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Head-to-head · Endpoint Security Software

Kaspersky Next vs Elastic Defend

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Kaspersky Next #3 in Endpoint Security Software 9.1/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Kaspersky
Elastic Defend #5 in Endpoint Security Software 8.9/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Elastic

Kaspersky Next leads on 1 check, Elastic Defend 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 scoreKaspersky Next · 9.1/10
  • Free planonly Elastic Defend
  • Most featuresKaspersky Next · 1 of 5

Kaspersky Next scores higher on our rubric for endpoint security software: 9.1 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

Elastic Defend offers free plan; Kaspersky Next doesn't publish it. Kaspersky Next offers server protection; Elastic Defend doesn't publish it.

Kaspersky Next is the better fit for teams wanting endpoint protection with EDR and patching. Elastic Defend is the better fit for teams wanting endpoint EDR with a free plan.

  • Kaspersky Next fits best

    Teams wanting endpoint protection with EDR and patching

  • Elastic Defend fits best

    Teams wanting endpoint EDR with a free plan

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Side by side

Feature Kaspersky Next 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Elastic Defend 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.9
Ranking #3 in Endpoint Security Software #5 in Endpoint Security Software
Best for Teams wanting endpoint protection with EDR and patching Teams wanting endpoint EDR with a free plan
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan Not published ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Free trial length 30 days 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Kaspersky Next 1/5 · Elastic Defend 0/5
EDR included Not published Not published
XDR included Not published Not published
Mobile protection Not published Not published
Server protection ✓ (best) Not published
Ransomware protection Not published Not published
Specs
Supported platforms Not published Not published
Entry-plan endpoint limit Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Combines malware and ransomware protection with endpoint detection and response
  • Includes vulnerability scanning, patch management and device controls
  • Offers centralized cloud or on-premises management
  • Free plan includes endpoint protection capabilities
  • Investigate alerts with process trees, timelines, and endpoint telemetry
  • Respond by isolating hosts or terminating processes
Cons
  • Standard pricing is not published
  • Feature availability varies by tier
  • Pricing and features may vary by region
  • 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
Our verdict

Kaspersky Next is a tiered cybersecurity product line for businesses, spanning endpoint protection, endpoint detection and response, and extended detection and response. Its coverage includes Windows, macOS, Linux and mobile devices, with…

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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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  1. Kaspersky NextEndpoint Security Software 9.1Pricing on request · 30-day trial
  2. Elastic DefendEndpoint Security Software 8.9Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Kaspersky Next — where it wins

    • Combines malware and ransomware protection with endpoint detection and response
    • Includes vulnerability scanning, patch management and device controls
    • Offers centralized cloud or on-premises management

    Where it doesn't

    • Standard pricing is not published
    • Feature availability varies by tier
    • Pricing and features may vary by region

  • 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
  • Kaspersky Next9.1/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

    Endpoint protection with EDR, patching and cloud or on-premises management.

    Visit KasperskyFull verdict →
  • Elastic Defend8.9/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

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

    Visit ElasticFull verdict →

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