Microsoft Defender for Business vs Kaspersky Plus Internet Security

Microsoft Defender for Business9.4Visit KPKaspersky Plus Internet Security8.8Visit

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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KP Kaspersky Plus Internet Security #6 in Antivirus Software 8.8/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Kaspersky

• Microsoft Defender for Business fits best

  Small businesses needing managed endpoint security

• Kaspersky Plus Internet Security fits best

  Single-device users wanting a full security suite

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Side by side

Feature	Microsoft Defender for Business 9.4/10 Visit ↗	KPKaspersky Plus Internet Security 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.8
Ranking	#1 in Antivirus Software	#6 in Antivirus Software
Best for	Small businesses needing managed endpoint security	Single-device users wanting a full security suite
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$3/user/mo	30-day trial
Free plan	—	—
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	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Docs	Phone, Tickets, Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business
Features Microsoft Defender for Business 1/3 · Kaspersky Plus Internet Security 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	10 devices (best)
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
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	Covers antivirus, ransomware, firewall, phishing, and payment threats Includes unlimited VPN, password manager, and data-leak checking Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS
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 Kaspersky Plus plan covers one device There is no free plan Pricing varies by region and includes an introductory offer structure
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 Plus Internet Security is a paid subscription antivirus product for individuals and families who want more than malware detection on a single device. Its security coverage includes real-time antivirus, anti-malware,… 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 Plus Internet Security — where it wins

  • Covers antivirus, ransomware, firewall, phishing, and payment threats
  • Includes unlimited VPN, password manager, and data-leak checking
  • Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS

  Where it doesn't

  • The listed Kaspersky Plus plan covers one device
  • There is no free plan
  • Pricing varies by region and includes an introductory offer structure

• 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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• KPKaspersky Plus Internet Security8.8/10 · 30-day trial

  A broad security suite for one device, with VPN and password management included.

  Visit KasperskyFull verdict →