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Head-to-head · Endpoint Security Software

Elastic Defend vs Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Elastic Defend #5 in Endpoint Security Software 8.9/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Elastic
Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security #8 in Endpoint Security Software 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Bitdefender

Elastic Defend leads on 1 check, Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security on 1, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreElastic Defend · 8.9/10
  • Free planonly Elastic Defend
  • Most featuresBitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security · 1 of 5

Elastic Defend scores higher on our rubric for endpoint security software: 8.9 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.

Elastic Defend offers free plan; Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security doesn't. Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security offers ransomware protection; Elastic Defend doesn't publish it.

Elastic Defend is the better fit for teams wanting endpoint EDR with a free plan. Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security is the better fit for small businesses protecting Windows, macOS, and Linux.

  • Elastic Defend fits best

    Teams wanting endpoint EDR with a free plan

  • Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security fits best

    Small businesses protecting Windows, macOS, and Linux

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Side by side

Feature Elastic Defend 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.6
Ranking #5 in Endpoint Security Software #8 in Endpoint Security Software
Best for Teams wanting endpoint EDR with a free plan Small businesses protecting Windows, macOS, and Linux
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business
Features Elastic Defend 0/5 · Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security 1/5
EDR included Not published Not published
XDR included Not published Not published
Mobile protection Not published Not published
Server protection Not published Not published
Ransomware protection Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Supported platforms Not published Windows, Linux, macOS
Entry-plan endpoint limit Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes endpoint protection capabilities
  • Investigate alerts with process trees, timelines, and endpoint telemetry
  • Respond by isolating hosts or terminating processes
  • Combines ransomware blocking and file restoration with fileless defense.
  • Adds anti-phishing, fraud prevention, anti-exploit, and firewall protection.
  • Centralizes endpoint visibility and management in a web console.
Cons
  • Verified endpoint coverage is limited to Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Capabilities vary by subscription or project tier
  • Serverless pricing is usage-based and depends on workload
  • Subscription pricing scales by endpoint count, which can complicate budgeting.
  • Cloud deployment may not suit teams seeking an on-premises management console.
  • Its small-business focus may not fit organizations needing a different scale.
Our verdict

Elastic Defend is an endpoint protection integration managed through Elastic Agent and Fleet, for security teams monitoring Windows, macOS, and Linux hosts. It detects and prevents malware, ransomware, memory threats, and malicious…

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For small businesses managing Windows, macOS, or Linux devices, Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security brings endpoint protection into a cloud-managed service. Its coverage includes antimalware scanning and heuristic analysis,…

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  1. Elastic DefendEndpoint Security Software 8.9Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business SecurityEndpoint Security Software 8.6Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Elastic Defend — where it wins

    • Free plan includes endpoint protection capabilities
    • Investigate alerts with process trees, timelines, and endpoint telemetry
    • Respond by isolating hosts or terminating processes

    Where it doesn't

    • Verified endpoint coverage is limited to Windows, macOS, and Linux
    • Capabilities vary by subscription or project tier
    • Serverless pricing is usage-based and depends on workload

  • Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security — where it wins

    • Combines ransomware blocking and file restoration with fileless defense.
    • Adds anti-phishing, fraud prevention, anti-exploit, and firewall protection.
    • Centralizes endpoint visibility and management in a web console.

    Where it doesn't

    • Subscription pricing scales by endpoint count, which can complicate budgeting.
    • Cloud deployment may not suit teams seeking an on-premises management console.
    • Its small-business focus may not fit organizations needing a different scale.
  • Elastic Defend8.9/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    Endpoint EDR with prevention, investigation, and response in Elastic Security.

    Visit ElasticFull verdict →
  • Bitdefender GravityZone Small Business Security8.6/10 · Paid

    Cloud-managed protection for small teams that need broad coverage across endpoint threats.

    Visit BitdefenderFull verdict →

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