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826 views|743 comparisons
100% willing to recommend
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11,989 views|9,330 comparisons
94% willing to recommend
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We performed a comparison between Avira Antivirus and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "It offers an annual license that is relatively cheap."
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  • "The product is free of charge and comes integrated into Windows."
  • "The solution is free."
  • "This product is included in the pricing for Windows."
  • "If you don't purchase the advanced threat protection then there is no additional charge."
  • "It is affordable and comes in the Office 365 bundle."
  • "Microsoft Defender ATP is expensive."
  • "I pay for it through the Windows Professional or Standard license. It is a one-time cost for me, and I use the same license."
  • "When compared with other vendors, the pricing is very high."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:It is easy to use and provides a sense of security.
    Top Answer:It offers an annual license that is relatively cheap.
    Top Answer:It protects the system from viruses in emails, web browsing and other sources.
    Top Answer:Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a cloud-delivered endpoint security solution. The tool reduces the attack surface, applies behavioral-based endpoint protection and response, and includes risk-based… more »
    Top Answer:We use Symantec because we do not use MS Enterprise products, but in my opinion, Microsoft Defender is a superior solution Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a cloud-delivered endpoint security… more »
    Top Answer:The CrowdStrike solution delivers a lot of information about incidents. It has a very light sensor that will never push your machine hardware to "test", you don't have the usual "scan now" feature but… more »
    Ranking
    18th
    out of 110 in Anti-Malware Tools
    Views
    826
    Comparisons
    743
    Reviews
    1
    Average Words per Review
    174
    Rating
    9.0
    1st
    out of 110 in Anti-Malware Tools
    Views
    11,989
    Comparisons
    9,330
    Reviews
    74
    Average Words per Review
    1,004
    Rating
    8.3
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    Also Known As
    Avira Antivirus Server
    Microsoft Defender ATP, Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection, MS Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender Antivirus
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    Overview

    Avira Antivirus Server offers web protection, traffic filtering and a powerful engine. These services protect your business files and customer data from 30 million daily threats.

    Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a comprehensive security solution that provides advanced threat protection for organizations. It offers real-time protection against various types of cyber threats, including malware, viruses, ransomware, and phishing attacks.

    With its powerful machine-learning capabilities, it can detect and block sophisticated attacks before they can cause any harm. The solution also includes endpoint detection and response (EDR) capabilities, allowing organizations to quickly investigate and respond to security incidents. It provides detailed insights into the attack timeline, enabling security teams to understand the scope and impact of an incident.

    Microsoft Defender for Endpoint also offers proactive threat hunting, allowing organizations to proactively search for and identify potential threats within their network. It integrates seamlessly with other Microsoft security solutions, such as Microsoft Defender XDR, to provide a unified and holistic security approach. With its centralized management console, organizations can easily deploy, configure, and monitor the security solution across their entire network.

    Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a robust and scalable security solution that helps organizations protect their endpoints and data from evolving cyber threats.

    Sample Customers
    Barracuda, Condor, Greenpeace
    Petrofrac, Metro CSG, Christus Health
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Comms Service Provider15%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Computer Software Company10%
    Government7%
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm19%
    Computer Software Company16%
    Energy/Utilities Company7%
    Comms Service Provider7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization22%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Government8%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business33%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise46%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise43%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise32%
    Large Enterprise45%
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    Avira Antivirus is ranked 18th in Anti-Malware Tools with 1 review while Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is ranked 1st in Anti-Malware Tools with 182 reviews. Avira Antivirus is rated 9.0, while Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Avira Antivirus writes "A highly stable protection against various types of malware". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint writes "Eliminates the need to look at multiple dashboards by automatically providing one XDR dashboard to show the security score of each subscription". Avira Antivirus is most compared with VirusTotal, ESET PROTECT Enterprise, CrowdStrike Falcon, TotalAV Total Security and Bitdefender Security for AWS, whereas Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is most compared with Symantec Endpoint Security, Intercept X Endpoint, CrowdStrike Falcon, SentinelOne Singularity Complete and Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks.

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