# Kaspersky Next Optimum vs ThreatDown Comparison
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## AI Generated Summary
- **G2 reviewers report** that ThreatDown excels in user experience, with many praising its **OneView dashboard** for simplifying the management of multiple client endpoints. Users appreciate how it highlights endpoints needing attention, making it easier to take action quickly.
- **Users say** Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business provides robust protection with its **advanced multi-layered threat detection** and centralized management through a single console. Reviewers highlight its effectiveness in detecting and remediating threats that other solutions miss.
- **According to verified reviews** , ThreatDown's customer support is frequently commended, with users noting that it is responsive and helpful, which is crucial for maintaining security across various clients and environments.
- **Reviewers mention** that Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business is easy to use and update, fulfilling compliance needs effectively. Users appreciate its ability to apply endpoint control, such as blocking unwanted applications, which enhances overall security management.
- **G2 reviewers highlight** that ThreatDown offers a free trial, making it accessible for small businesses looking to test the product before committing financially. This approach is particularly appealing to users who are cautious about investing in new security solutions.
- **Users report** that while Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business has strong malware detection capabilities, it sometimes faces challenges in matching specific workflow needs, with some reviewers noting configuration difficulties during setup.



| | Kaspersky Next Optimum | ThreatDown | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 208 | 1,088 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (41.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (47.1% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $77 node/year | Starting at $345.00 5 Device Per Year | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Kaspersky Next Optimum

Pros:
- Blocking (5 reviews)
- Threat Protection (5 reviews)

Cons:
- High Resource Usage (6 reviews)
- Slow Performance (5 reviews)

### ThreatDown

Pros:
- Ease of Use (98 reviews)
- Features (67 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Customer Support (23 reviews)
- Lack of Clarity (22 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Kaspersky Next Optimum | ThreatDown | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (173 reviews) | 9.2 (974 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (174 reviews) | 9.2 (980 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.2 (71 reviews) | 9.2 (742 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.4 (65 reviews) | 9.1 (706 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.4 (167 reviews) | 8.8 (871 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.2 (65 reviews) | 9.2 (685 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.5 (174 reviews) | 8.9 (962 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Kaspersky Next Optimum

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Advanced

Price: $77 node/year

Description: Advanced combines Next Generation protection with role-based management and automation for a unique security posture, driving encryption adoption and improving efficiency for businesses of all sizes.


[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/kaspersky-next-optimum/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### ThreatDown

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Core Next-Gen AV

Price: Starting at $345.00 5 Device Per Year

Description: AI-powered protection that stops threats before they get in.

Key Features:
- Incident Response
- Central management console
- Next-Gen AV

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/threatdown/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Network Sandboxing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | 8.7/10 | 14 |
| **ThreatDown** | N/A | N/A |

#### Sandbox

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | ThreatDown | 
|---|---|---|
| **Sandbox** | 9.0 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Evaluation

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | ThreatDown | 
|---|---|---|
| **Malware Evaluation** | 9.0 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Automatic Submission** | 8.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Automatic Evaluation** | 8.5 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Malware Probability Scores** | 8.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Endpoint Protection Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | 8.9/10 | 64 |
| **ThreatDown** | 8.9/10 | 297 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | ThreatDown | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance** | 9.0 (51 reviews) | 9.1 (235 reviews) | 
| **Web Control** | 8.9 (50 reviews) | 8.8 (242 reviews) | 
| **Application Control** | 8.9 (51 reviews) | 8.9 (224 reviews) | 
| **Asset Management** | 8.9 (48 reviews) | 8.5 (205 reviews) | 
| **Device Control** | Feature Not Available | 8.8 (225 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | ThreatDown | 
|---|---|---|
| **System Isolation** | 8.8 (48 reviews) | 8.9 (215 reviews) | 
| **Firewall** | 8.8 (48 reviews) | 8.9 (216 reviews) | 
| **Endpoint Intelligence** | 8.9 (50 reviews) | 9.0 (250 reviews) | 
| **Malware Detection** | 9.1 (52 reviews) | 9.6 (264 reviews) | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | ThreatDown | 
|---|---|---|
| **Automated Remediation** | 8.8 (49 reviews) | 9.0 (237 reviews) | 
| **Incident Reports** | 9.0 (49 reviews) | 8.9 (241 reviews) | 
| **Behavioral Analysis** | 8.7 (49 reviews) | 8.9 (224 reviews) | 

### Managed Detection and Response (MDR)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |
| **ThreatDown** | 8.7/10 | 133 |

#### Platform Features

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | ThreatDown | 
|---|---|---|
| **24/7 support** | Not enough data | 9.1 (125 reviews) | 
| **Proactive report alerts** | Not enough data | 9.2 (124 reviews) | 
| **Application  control** | Not enough data | 8.9 (119 reviews) | 
| **Proactive threat hunting** | Not enough data | 9.2 (123 reviews) | 
| **Rapid response time** | Not enough data | 9.3 (123 reviews) | 
| **Customizeable reports** | Not enough data | 8.7 (121 reviews) | 
| **Managed Services** | Not enough data | 9.5 (11 reviews) | 

#### Automation Capabilities

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | ThreatDown | 
|---|---|---|
| **Automated remediation** | Not enough data | 9.1 (122 reviews) | 
| **Automated investigation** | Not enough data | 9.1 (122 reviews) | 
| **AI Agents** | Not enough data | 5.3 (5 reviews) | 

### Antivirus

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |
| **ThreatDown** | 6.9/10 | 170 |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | ThreatDown | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 6.8 (170 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 6.9 (156 reviews) | 

### Endpoint Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |
| **ThreatDown** | 7.4/10 | 115 |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | ThreatDown | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 7.4 (115 reviews) | 

### Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |
| **ThreatDown** | 9.7/10 | 13 |

#### Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) 

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | ThreatDown | 
|---|---|---|
| **Managed Services** | Not enough data | 9.7 (13 reviews) | 

### Encryption

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | 9.3/10 | 10 |
| **ThreatDown** | N/A | N/A |

#### Encryption

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | ThreatDown | 
|---|---|---|
| **Email Encryption** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Messaging Encryption** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Transfer Encryption** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Encryption** | 9.5 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Document Encryption** | 9.5 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Full-Disk Encryption** | 9.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | ThreatDown | 
|---|---|---|
| **Authentication** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Enforcement** | 9.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Access Management** | 9.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | ThreatDown | 
|---|---|---|
| **Backup** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Recovery** | 9.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Management** | 9.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Anomaly Detection** | 9.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Endpoint Protection

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A |
| **ThreatDown** | N/A | N/A |

#### System Control

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | ThreatDown | 
|---|---|---|
| **Device Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Web Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **System Isolation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Vulnerability Prevention

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | ThreatDown | 
|---|---|---|
| **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Firewall** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Malware Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security Management

| Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | ThreatDown | 
|---|---|---|
| **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Validation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Endpoint Protection Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-protection-platforms)

**Unique to Kaspersky Next Optimum (2):** [Encryption Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/encryption-software), [Network Sandboxing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-sandboxing)

**Unique to ThreatDown (4):** [Managed Detection and Response (MDR)  Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/managed-detection-and-response-mdr), [Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-detection-response-edr), [Endpoint Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-management), [Antivirus Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/antivirus)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Kaspersky Next Optimum | ThreatDown | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 30.7% | 47.1% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 41.1% | 41.2% | 
| **Enterprise** | 28.1% | 11.7% | 

### By Industry

#### Kaspersky Next Optimum

- **Information Technology and Services:** 22.7%
- **Computer Software:** 5.7%
- **Accounting:** 4.6%
- **Financial Services:** 4.6%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.6%
- **Internet:** 3.6%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.1%
- **Computer Networking:** 3.1%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.6%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 2.6%
- **Other:** 43.8%

#### ThreatDown

- **Information Technology and Services:** 12.9%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 6.9%
- **Construction:** 4.5%
- **Computer Software:** 4.3%
- **Education Management:** 4.0%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.8%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.4%
- **Higher Education:** 3.3%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 3.2%
- **Financial Services:** 2.9%
- **Other:** 50.8%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Kaspersky Next Optimum

- [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1002 reviews)
- [Sophos Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (834 reviews)
- [Symantec End-user Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-end-user-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (553 reviews)
- [Webroot Business Endpoint Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/webroot-business-endpoint-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (532 reviews)
- [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (440 reviews)
- [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (312 reviews)
- [Check Point Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (284 reviews)
- [FortiClient](https://www.g2.com/products/forticlient/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (276 reviews)
- [SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sentinelone-singularity-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (202 reviews)
- [WatchGuard Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (123 reviews)

### Alternatives to ThreatDown

- [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (440 reviews)
- [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1002 reviews)
- [SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sentinelone-singularity-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (202 reviews)
- [Sophos Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (834 reviews)
- [Bitdefender GravityZone XDR](https://www.g2.com/products/bitdefender-gravityzone-xdr/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (106 reviews)
- [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (312 reviews)
- [FortiClient](https://www.g2.com/products/forticlient/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (276 reviews)
- [Symantec End-user Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-end-user-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (553 reviews)
- [Webroot Business Endpoint Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/webroot-business-endpoint-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (532 reviews)
- [Huntress Managed EDR](https://www.g2.com/products/huntress-managed-edr/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (889 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Kaspersky Next Optimum

- Title: [What is endpoint security software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/kaspersky-endpoint-security-for-business-what-is-endpoint-security-software) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Endpoint security software is software designed to protect your endpoints, or devices used for daily business operations such as desktop PCs, laptops,..."
- Title: [now Kaspersky Endpoint Security is really heavy for the pc when i do the scan?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/now-kaspersky-endpoint-security-is-really-heavy-for-the-pc-when-i-do-the-scan) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "It depends on your system specification. You can  check the scan settings and select deep scan once a week when system remain idle"
- Title: [What is the best way to configure kaspersky to achieve the balance, security and performance](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-way-to-configure-kaspersky-to-achieve-the-balance-security-and-performance) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "There is no one balance to achieve security and performance.  Your own risk tolerance will determine what level of security you need, and that will have a..."
- Title: [What is the purpose of cloud-based protection?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/cloud-based-protection) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Most IT security vendors use the cloud to improve protection levels. Hybrid protection (antivirus databases + proactive defense + the cloud) is the most..."
- Title: [What is the ‘cloud’?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-cloud) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "It is a service that runs on a company’s servers rather than on user devices and which can be used over the Internet from anywhere in the world. Examples of..."

### ThreatDown

- Title: [Is Malwarebytes enough for your computer to be 100% secure?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/14696-is-malwarebytes-enough-for-your-computer-to-be-100-secure) — 5 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Malwarebytes is not a virus scanner, a PC cleaner, nor is it a defragger. So it can not by itself keep your computer 100% secure, however Maywarebytes is one..."
- Title: [Using Malwarebytes EDR in a midsize company needs extra investment for web filter?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/using-malwarebytes-edr-in-a-midsize-company-needs-extra-investment-for-web-filter) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "No, MB catches sites that have malware on it and will block the site. "
- Title: [What is malwarebytes tray application?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/10146-what-is-malwarebytes-tray-application) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "You should see the Malwarebytes icon by the date/time in the upper right corner of your MacBook device.  You can right click to see options.  You can also go..."
- Title: [What additional products can Small Businesses benefit from with Malwarebytes as a Company?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/14733-what-additional-products-can-small-businesses-benefit-from-with-malwarebytes-as-a-company) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I would advise you to visit below link, you will notice Currently Endpoint Protection comes with Cloud Support.
https://support.malwarebytes.com/

For any..."
- Title: [Best way to migrate the on-prem console to the cloud based environment ?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/13322-best-way-to-migrate-the-on-prem-console-to-the-cloud-based-environment) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "If you use the Discovery and Deployment tool there is a Migrate to Cloud option. Hope this helps and isn't too late."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/kaspersky-next-optimum-vs-threatdown)