Microsoft Defender for Business vs Kaspersky Antivirus

Microsoft Defender for Business9.4Visit KAKaspersky Antivirus8.7Visit

Higher score Microsoft Defender for Business #1 in Antivirus Software 9.4/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Microsoft

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KA Kaspersky Antivirus #7 in Antivirus Software 8.7/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Kaspersky

• Microsoft Defender for Business fits best

  Small businesses needing managed endpoint security

• Kaspersky Antivirus fits best

  Users wanting Kaspersky protection with add-ons

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Side by side

Feature	Microsoft Defender for Business 9.4/10 Visit ↗	KAKaspersky Antivirus 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.7
Ranking	#1 in Antivirus Software	#7 in Antivirus Software
Best for	Small businesses needing managed endpoint security	Users wanting Kaspersky protection with add-ons
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$3/user/mo	$54.99/yr
Free plan	—	Not checked yet
Free trial	30 days	30 days
Free trial length	30 days · card required	30 days · card required
Money-back guarantee	7 days	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Docs	Community, Docs · 24/7
Built for	Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business
Features Microsoft Defender for Business 1/3 · Kaspersky Antivirus 3/3
Ransomware protection	✓	✓
Parental controls	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Password manager	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Protection scope	Complete security	Complete security
Device limit	5 devices (best)	3 devices
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Linux
Our review
Pros	EDR includes automatic attack disruption and automated remediation Protects Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices Includes vulnerability management, APIs, SIEM, and RMM integrations	Protects Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and Linux devices Includes ransomware, phishing, payment, and network protection Premium adds unlimited VPN, Password Manager, and Safe Kids
Cons	The listed price requires annual billing Coverage is limited to 300 users and five devices per user Server protection is available only as an add-on	The listed Premium plan covers three devices Premium pricing is an annual renewal price Several add-ons are reserved for higher-tier plans
Our verdict	Microsoft Defender for Business is an endpoint security solution for small and medium-sized organizations with up to 300 users. It combines next-generation antivirus with ransomware attack disruption, vulnerability management, attack… Read the review →	Kaspersky Antivirus is a consumer security suite for individuals and families protecting computers and mobile devices. It supports Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and Linux, with real-time antivirus and anti-malware protection at its core.… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Microsoft Defender for Business — where it wins

  • EDR includes automatic attack disruption and automated remediation
  • Protects Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices
  • Includes vulnerability management, APIs, SIEM, and RMM integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • The listed price requires annual billing
  • Coverage is limited to 300 users and five devices per user
  • Server protection is available only as an add-on

• Kaspersky Antivirus — where it wins

  • Protects Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and Linux devices
  • Includes ransomware, phishing, payment, and network protection
  • Premium adds unlimited VPN, Password Manager, and Safe Kids

  Where it doesn't

  • The listed Premium plan covers three devices
  • Premium pricing is an annual renewal price
  • Several add-ons are reserved for higher-tier plans

• Microsoft Defender for Business9.4/10 · 30-day trial

  A focused endpoint security subscription with EDR and centralized controls for small businesses.

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• KAKaspersky Antivirus8.7/10 · 30-day trial

  Cross-platform Kaspersky protection with VPN, password management, and family controls on Premium.

  Visit KasperskyFull verdict →