# Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect vs Symantec Mobile Threat Defense Comparison

| | Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect | Symantec Mobile Threat Defense | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 73 | 45 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (52.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (35.7% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect

Pros:
- Ease of Use (4 reviews)
- Remote Access (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Slow Performance (3 reviews)
- Technical Difficulties (3 reviews)

### Symantec Mobile Threat Defense

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect | Symantec Mobile Threat Defense | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.4 (53 reviews) | 8.1 (31 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.1 (56 reviews) | 8.3 (31 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.6 (28 reviews) | 6.9 (8 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.5 (18 reviews) | 7.4 (7 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.8 (44 reviews) | 8.1 (26 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.6 (16 reviews) | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.8 (49 reviews) | 6.9 (30 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Symantec Mobile Threat Defense

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Mobile Data Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect** | 9.7/10 | 20 |
| **Symantec Mobile Threat Defense** | 8.6/10 | 31 |

#### Compliance

| Feature | Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect | Symantec Mobile Threat Defense | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Factor Authentication** | 9.8 (15 reviews) | 8.7 (25 reviews) | 
| **Access Management** | 9.7 (15 reviews) | 8.3 (26 reviews) | 
| **Security and Compliance** | 9.7 (16 reviews) | 8.8 (26 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Device Mangement** | 9.4 (12 reviews) | 8.6 (27 reviews) | 

#### Protection

| Feature | Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect | Symantec Mobile Threat Defense | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Encryption** | 9.8 (17 reviews) | 8.3 (23 reviews) | 
| **Data Transport** | 9.9 (17 reviews) | 8.9 (22 reviews) | 
| **Mobile VPN** | 9.8 (15 reviews) | 8.7 (24 reviews) | 
| **Backup** | 9.8 (7 reviews) | 8.5 (21 reviews) | 
| **Attacks** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Data Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect** | N/A | N/A |
| **Symantec Mobile Threat Defense** | N/A | N/A |

#### Compliance

| Feature | Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect | Symantec Mobile Threat Defense | 
|---|---|---|
| **Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **At-Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **DLP Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sensitive Data Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect | Symantec Mobile Threat Defense | 
|---|---|---|
| **Database Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API / integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security 

| Feature | Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect | Symantec Mobile Threat Defense | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Transport** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Mobile Device Management (MDM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect** | 9.3/10 | 21 |
| **Symantec Mobile Threat Defense** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform - Mobile Device Management (MDM)

| Feature | Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect | Symantec Mobile Threat Defense | 
|---|---|---|
| **Regulation Compliant** | 9.5 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Operating System

| Feature | Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect | Symantec Mobile Threat Defense | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Systems Support** | 9.2 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Apple Support** | 8.9 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Android Support** | 9.1 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect | Symantec Mobile Threat Defense | 
|---|---|---|
| **Applicatons Management** | 9.2 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Applications Consolidation** | 9.2 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Whitelist** | 9.6 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Blacklist** | 9.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Usage Information** | 9.1 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Device Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Lockdown Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Endpoint Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Session Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Patch Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Content Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Monitoring & Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Lifecycle Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Configuration Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Software Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deployment Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect | Symantec Mobile Threat Defense | 
|---|---|---|
| **Remote Wipe** | 9.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security** | 9.5 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Mobile Device Management (MDM)

| Feature | Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect | Symantec Mobile Threat Defense | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Active Directory Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect | Symantec Mobile Threat Defense | 
|---|---|---|
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Usage Tracking/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automatic Reset** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Onsite Printing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self Service Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Access/Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **For Android Devices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Surveys & Feedback** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Digital Signage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Barcode/Ticket Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Touch Screen** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Point of Sale (POS)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Timeout** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-app mode** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Offline Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **QR Codes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Synchronization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Location Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Browsing Restrictions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable User Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self Check-In/Check-Out** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Secure Browsing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Looping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self Ordering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **For iPad Devices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Single-app mode** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Check-in/Check-out** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Ticketing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Order Entry** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Broadcast Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visitor Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Secure Data Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Wireless Internet Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Single Sign On** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Enrollments/Onboarding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automatic User/Device Recognition** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Kiosk Mode** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Update/Installation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Synchronization Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **IT Asset Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Two-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Wireless Troubleshooting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Mobile Data Security Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mobile-data-security)

**Unique to Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect (1):** [Mobile Device Management (MDM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mobile-device-management-mdm)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect | Symantec Mobile Threat Defense | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 7.0% | 35.7% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 40.8% | 28.6% | 
| **Enterprise** | 52.1% | 35.7% | 

### By Industry

#### Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect

- **Information Technology and Services:** 32.9%
- **Computer Software:** 10.0%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 7.1%
- **Higher Education:** 7.1%
- **Telecommunications:** 4.3%
- **Banking:** 2.9%
- **Education Management:** 2.9%
- **Financial Services:** 2.9%
- **Government Administration:** 2.9%
- **Internet:** 2.9%
- **Other:** 24.3%

#### Symantec Mobile Threat Defense

- **Information Technology and Services:** 11.9%
- **Higher Education:** 9.5%
- **Retail:** 7.1%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 7.1%
- **Banking:** 4.8%
- **Computer Software:** 4.8%
- **Consumer Services:** 4.8%
- **Education Management:** 4.8%
- **Government Relations:** 4.8%
- **Accounting:** 2.4%
- **Other:** 38.1%

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## Top Discussions

### Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect

- Title: [What do you think would be a better alternative to GlobalProtect?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/29867-what-do-you-think-would-be-a-better-alternative-to-globalprotect) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Anything!"

### Symantec Mobile Threat Defense

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/palo-alto-networks-globalprotect-vs-symantec-mobile-threat-defense)