Microsoft Defender for Business vs Kaspersky Next

Microsoft Defender for Business9.1Visit KNKaspersky Next8.8Visit

Higher score Microsoft Defender for Business #3 in Endpoint Protection Platforms 9.1/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit site

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KN Kaspersky Next #6 in Endpoint Protection Platforms 8.8/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Kaspersky Next

• Microsoft Defender for Business fits best

  Small businesses wanting strong value

• Kaspersky Next fits best

  Teams needing endpoint and cloud controls

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Side by side

Feature	Microsoft Defender for Business 9.1/10 Visit ↗	KNKaspersky Next 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.8
Ranking	#3 in Endpoint Protection Platforms	#6 in Endpoint Protection Platforms
Best for	Small businesses wanting strong value	Teams needing endpoint and cloud controls
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$3/user/mo	Pricing on request · 30-day trial
Free plan	—	Not checked yet
Free trial	30 days	30 days
Free trial length	30 days · card required	30 days
Money-back guarantee	7 days	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Docs	Email, Community
Built for	Small business, Mid-market	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Microsoft Defender for Business 0/5 · Kaspersky Next 5/5
Behavioral protection	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Exploit blocking	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Central management console	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Device control	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Server protection	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Supported operating systems	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Covers Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices Combines EDR, ransomware disruption, and automated remediation Integrates with Intune, SIEM, RMM, and PSA tools	Combines endpoint, ransomware, EDR and XDR capabilities in tiered plans. Adds root-cause analysis, threat hunting and automated threat response. Supports centralized cloud or on-premises management across desktop and mobile platforms.
Cons	Annual billing applies to the $3 per user monthly price The plan supports up to 300 users and five devices per user Server protection is an optional add-on	Pricing requires contact with sales. Feature availability may vary by region. Its broad scope may exceed the needs of teams seeking basic endpoint protection.
Our verdict	Microsoft Defender for Business is an endpoint security solution for small and medium-sized organizations with up to 300 users. It protects Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices through next-generation antivirus, vulnerability… Read the review →	Kaspersky Next is a tiered cybersecurity product line for businesses that need endpoint protection alongside detection, response and cloud security controls. It covers malware and ransomware protection, endpoint detection and response,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Microsoft Defender for Business — where it wins

  • Covers Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices
  • Combines EDR, ransomware disruption, and automated remediation
  • Integrates with Intune, SIEM, RMM, and PSA tools

  Where it doesn't

  • Annual billing applies to the $3 per user monthly price
  • The plan supports up to 300 users and five devices per user
  • Server protection is an optional add-on

• Kaspersky Next — where it wins

  • Combines endpoint, ransomware, EDR and XDR capabilities in tiered plans.
  • Adds root-cause analysis, threat hunting and automated threat response.
  • Supports centralized cloud or on-premises management across desktop and mobile platforms.

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contact with sales.
  • Feature availability may vary by region.
  • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of teams seeking basic endpoint protection.

• Microsoft Defender for Business9.1/10 · 30-day trial

  Broad device coverage, EDR, and Microsoft integrations at $3 per user monthly.

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• KNKaspersky Next8.8/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

  A broad endpoint security suite for teams that need controls beyond malware protection.

  Visit Kaspersky NextFull verdict →