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Head-to-head · Endpoint Security Software

Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR vs Kaspersky Next

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR #2 in Endpoint Security Software 9.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit site
Kaspersky Next #3 in Endpoint Security Software 9.1/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Kaspersky

Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR leads on 1 check, Kaspersky Next on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorePalo Alto Networks Cortex XDR · 9.2/10

Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR scores higher on our rubric for endpoint security software: 9.2 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

Kaspersky Next offers server protection; Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR doesn't publish it. Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR offers ransomware protection; Kaspersky Next doesn't publish it.

Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR is the better fit for mid-market and enterprise XDR deployments. Kaspersky Next is the better fit for teams wanting endpoint protection with EDR and patching.

  • Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR fits best

    Mid-market and enterprise XDR deployments

  • Kaspersky Next fits best

    Teams wanting endpoint protection with EDR and patching

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Side by side

Feature Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Kaspersky Next 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 9.1
Ranking #2 in Endpoint Security Software #3 in Endpoint Security Software
Best for Mid-market and enterprise XDR deployments Teams wanting endpoint protection with EDR and patching
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — Not published
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Docs, Tickets Email, Community
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR 1/5 · Kaspersky Next 1/5
EDR included Not published Not published
XDR included Not published Not published
Mobile protection Not published Not published
Server protection Not published ✓ (best)
Ransomware protection ✓ (best) Not published
Specs
Supported platforms Not published Not published
Entry-plan endpoint limit Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Blocks malware, ransomware, exploits, and fileless attacks
  • Connects endpoint, network, cloud, identity, and email data for detection
  • Supports investigation timelines and automated remediation
  • 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
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • License options split endpoint, cloud-host, and data-ingestion needs
  • Management service runs through Palo Alto Networks’ cloud portal
  • Standard pricing is not published
  • Feature availability varies by tier
  • Pricing and features may vary by region
Our verdict

Cortex XDR combines endpoint protection with extended detection and response for mid-market and enterprise security teams. It draws on endpoint, network, cloud, identity, and email data to detect attacks, while its endpoint modules block…

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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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  1. Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDREndpoint Security Software 9.2Pricing on request
  2. Kaspersky NextEndpoint Security Software 9.1Pricing on request · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR — where it wins

    • Blocks malware, ransomware, exploits, and fileless attacks
    • Connects endpoint, network, cloud, identity, and email data for detection
    • Supports investigation timelines and automated remediation

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • License options split endpoint, cloud-host, and data-ingestion needs
    • Management service runs through Palo Alto Networks’ cloud portal

  • 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
  • Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR9.2/10 · Pricing on request

    Endpoint prevention paired with cross-domain detection, investigation, and response.

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

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

    Visit KasperskyFull verdict →

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