--- title: "Best Endpoint Protection Software 2026 | Capterra" description: "Find the top Endpoint Protection software of 2026 on Capterra. Based on millions of verified user reviews - compare and filter for whats important to you to find the best tools for your needs." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/endpoint-protection-software/" page_type: "category" language: "en" --- # Best Endpoint Protection Software Last updated on September 11, 2026 How to find the right Endpoint Protection Software? Learn more from our team about Endpoint Protection Software pricing features and benefits in our Endpoint Protection Buyers Guide Verified Insights Provider data verified by our Software Research team and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) ## What is endpoint protection software? Researched by: [Capterra](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/capterra/) Updated on September 11, 2026 [Endpoint protection software](https://www.capterra.com/endpoint-protection-software/) is deployed on an organization’s endpoint devices—such as computers, laptops, mobile devices, and network servers—to protect against file-based malware and system attacks, detect malicious activities, and eliminate untrusted applications. It also enables IT teams to view suspicious activities, create reports, and run system scans to monitor endpoint data and prevent cyberattacks. Endpoint security solutions identify new threats using AI, machine learning, and threat intelligence. When an endpoint breach is detected, the solution isolates and investigates it to provide advice on how to combat the problem. The software uses antivirus, data encryption, firewall protection, website scanning, and incident response to help prevent unauthorized access and ensure real-time enterprise security. For more information consult our [Endpoint Protection Buyers Guide](#buyers-guide-content) ## Jamf Protect Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (37 reviews) Profile: [Jamf Protect](https://www.capterra.com/p/209028/Jamf-Protect/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Prevent macOS malware, detect from Mac-specific threats, and monitor endpoints for compliance with Jamf Protect. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.1 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.5 out of 5 - Features: 4.3 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.4 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $5.00 Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Yes Free demo: Yes ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Alerts/Notifications: 4.5 rating - Anomaly/Malware Detection: 4.8 rating - Real-Time Monitoring: 4.8 rating - Application Security: 4.6 rating #### Lowest rated features - Device Management: 4.2 rating - Threat Response: 4.4 rating - Activity Tracking: 4.5 rating - Activity Dashboard: 4.0 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Tony P. Reviewer details: Hospital & Health Care, 10,001+ employees Published: January 25, 2023 > "This allows the user experience be more friendly which sets it apart from our other desktop computers protection software" ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.1 out of 5 (37 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Emmanuel B. Reviewer details: Education Management, 1,001-5,000 employees Published: April 14, 2025 > "Jamf Protect has enabled us to take a largely hands-off approach with security on macOS, safe in the knowledge that our fleet will be secured against any zero day attacks as quickly as possible." ### Integrations tab Jamf Protect connects with 1+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/209028/Jamf-Protect/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Splunk Enterprise: 4.6 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: Shannon P. Reviewer details: Hospital & Health Care, 10,001+ employees Published: May 15, 2023 > "Its very easy to integrate into Jamf pro to allow for simply but very effective remediation workflows" --- ## ManageEngine Endpoint Central Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (1,850 reviews) Profile: [ManageEngine Endpoint Central](https://www.capterra.com/p/170018/ManageEngine-Desktop-Central/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? On-prem & cloud-based unified endpoint management and security tool that helps manage organization endpoints from single console. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.5 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.5 out of 5 - Features: 4.6 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.5 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Pros: - Unified remote patching and support - Comprehensive IT management solution Cons: - Complex and cluttered navigation - Frequent bugs and troubleshooting delays #### Starting price Starting price: $104.00 Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Yes Free demo: Yes #### Pricing review snippet Reviewer: Shia R. Reviewer details: Health, Wellness and Fitness, 11-50 employees Published: May 25, 2026 > "The platform delivers excellent value for money and includes all the features an MSP needs to manage and secure endpoints across different environments." ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Patch Management: 4.7 rating - Compliance Management: 4.4 rating - Device Management: 4.6 rating - Access Controls/Permissions: 4.6 rating #### Lowest rated features - Alerts/Notifications: 4.4 rating - Third-Party Integrations: 4.0 rating - Reporting/Analytics: 4.4 rating - Application Security: 4.5 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Surya K. Reviewer details: Information Technology and Services, 11-50 employees Published: June 1, 2026 > "The interface is practical, and the automation features help improve efficiency and visibility in day-to-day operations" ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.5 out of 5 (1,850 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: abderrahman Z. Reviewer details: Sporting Goods, 1,001-5,000 employees Published: May 13, 2026 > "The core strength of the Endpoint Central agent is its ability to bridge the gap between IT admins and remote endpoints. Whether you are managing laptops, desktops, or servers, the remote control capabilities are fast, reliable, and secure." ### Integrations tab ManageEngine Endpoint Central connects with 5+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/170018/ManageEngine-Desktop-Central/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Zendesk Suite: 4.4 rating - JIRA Service Management: 4.1 rating - Spiceworks Cloud Help Desk: 4.4 rating - ServiceNow: 4.2 rating - ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus: 4.5 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: Mitchell F. Reviewer details: Government Relations, 51-200 employees Published: December 1, 2025 > "I love that with Endpoint Central; the integration of PowerShell and a built-in file manager make managing endpoints fast and simple." --- ## CyberFOX AutoElevate Rating: 3.0 out of 5 (1 reviews) Profile: [CyberFOX AutoElevate](https://www.capterra.com/p/10009009/AutoElevate/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? CyberFOX AutoElevate is built for IT teams that need precise control over access, compliance-ready auditing, and scalable management. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.0 out of 5 - Customer Service: 3.0 out of 5 - Features: 2.0 out of 5 - Value for Money: 2.0 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Monitoring: Available - Application Security: Not available - Device Management: Not available - Access Controls/Permissions: Available - Compliance Management: Not available - Activity Tracking: Not available - Web Threat Management: Not available - Vulnerability Scanning: Not available - Two-Factor Authentication: Not available - Encryption: Not available - Behavioral Analytics: Not available - Activity Dashboard: Not available ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.0 out of 5 (1 reviews) ### Integrations tab CyberFOX AutoElevate connects with 12+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/10009009/AutoElevate/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Zendesk Suite: 4.4 rating - NinjaOne: 4.7 rating - Kaseya VSA: 4.1 rating - Syncro: 4.6 rating - ConnectWise Automate: 4.2 rating - RepairShopr: 4.4 rating - ConnectWise RMM: 4.2 rating - Microsoft Entra ID: 4.7 rating - Datto RMM: 4.3 rating --- ## Netwrix Endpoint Protector Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (9 reviews) Profile: [Netwrix Endpoint Protector](https://www.capterra.com/p/186419/Endpoint-Protector/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Industry-leading Endpoint Protection Software. Discover, monitor and protect your sensitive data. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.1 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.3 out of 5 - Features: 4.2 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.0 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Pricing details: Per Year Free trial: Yes Free demo: Yes ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Alerts/Escalation: 4.5 rating - Compliance Management: 4.0 rating - Real-Time Notifications: 4.0 rating - Device Management: 4.0 rating #### Lowest rated features - Alerts/Notifications: 3.0 rating - Encryption: 4.0 rating - Policy Management: 4.0 rating - Real-Time Reporting: 4.0 rating ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.1 out of 5 (9 reviews) --- ## Shinobi Defense System Profile: [Shinobi Defense System](https://www.capterra.com/p/183683/Humming-Heads/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Humming Heads Evolution DLP provides strong encryption, detailed forensic tools, kernel-level whitelisting, and robust write controls. #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Pricing details: Per Feature Free trial: Yes Free demo: Yes ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Monitoring: Available - Application Security: Available - Device Management: Not available - Access Controls/Permissions: Available - Compliance Management: Not available - Activity Tracking: Available - Web Threat Management: Not available - Vulnerability Scanning: Not available - Two-Factor Authentication: Not available - Encryption: Available - Behavioral Analytics: Not available - Activity Dashboard: Available ### Gallery tab ### Integrations tab Shinobi Defense System connects with 3+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/183683/Humming-Heads/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Dropbox: 4.5 rating - OneDrive: 4.5 rating - Microsoft Azure: 4.6 rating --- ## Versa SASE Rating: 5.0 out of 5 (1 reviews) Profile: [Versa SASE](https://www.capterra.com/p/241703/Versa-SASE/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Versa focuses on helping enterprises simplify how you protect users, devices, sites and connect them to workloads & applications. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 5.0 out of 5 - Customer Service: 3.0 out of 5 - Features: 4.0 out of 5 - Value for Money: 5.0 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Free trial: No Free demo: Yes ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Anomaly/Malware Detection: 5.0 rating - Data Visualization: 5.0 rating - Policy Management: 5.0 rating - Reporting/Analytics: 5.0 rating #### Lowest rated features - Incident Management: 4.0 rating - Web Traffic Reporting: 5.0 rating ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 5.0 out of 5 (1 reviews) --- ## Heimdal Ransomware Encryption Protection Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (4 reviews) Profile: [Heimdal Ransomware Encryption Protection](https://www.capterra.com/p/231182/Heimdal-Ransomware-Encryption-Protection/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? A revolutionary, 100% signature-free component that provides market-leading detection and remediation of ransomware attacks. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 5.0 out of 5 - Customer Service: 5.0 out of 5 - Features: 4.3 out of 5 - Value for Money: 5.0 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Free trial: Yes Free demo: Yes ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Monitoring: Available - Application Security: Not available - Device Management: Available - Access Controls/Permissions: Available - Compliance Management: Available - Activity Tracking: Available - Web Threat Management: Not available - Vulnerability Scanning: Not available - Two-Factor Authentication: Available - Encryption: Available - Behavioral Analytics: Available - Activity Dashboard: Available ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews) --- ## Heimdal Next-Gen Endpoint Antivirus Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (12 reviews) Profile: [Heimdal Next-Gen Endpoint Antivirus](https://www.capterra.com/p/231181/Heimdal-Next-Gen-Endpoint-Antivirus/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? The ultimate next-generation antivirus powered by market-leading threat intelligence, forensics, and firewall integration. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.8 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.9 out of 5 - Features: 4.8 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.9 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Free trial: Yes Free demo: Yes ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Monitoring: Available - Application Security: Not available - Device Management: Available - Access Controls/Permissions: Available - Compliance Management: Not available - Activity Tracking: Available - Web Threat Management: Not available - Vulnerability Scanning: Not available - Two-Factor Authentication: Available - Encryption: Not available - Behavioral Analytics: Available - Activity Dashboard: Available ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.8 out of 5 (12 reviews) --- ## ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (6 reviews) Profile: [ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer](https://www.capterra.com/p/175558/EventLog-Analyzer/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? EventLog Analyzer helps protect endpoints by detecting threats, monitoring user activity, and auditing system events in real time. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.8 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.8 out of 5 - Features: 4.8 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.5 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $595.00 Pricing details: Other, Per Year Free trial: Yes Free demo: Yes ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Monitoring: Available - Application Security: Available - Device Management: Not available - Access Controls/Permissions: Available - Compliance Management: Available - Activity Tracking: Available - Web Threat Management: Available - Vulnerability Scanning: Available - Two-Factor Authentication: Not available - Encryption: Not available - Behavioral Analytics: Available - Activity Dashboard: Available ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.8 out of 5 (6 reviews) ### Integrations tab ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer connects with 10+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/175558/EventLog-Analyzer/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Zendesk Suite: 4.4 rating - ManageEngine Endpoint Central: 4.6 rating - Freshservice: 4.6 rating - JIRA Service Management: 4.5 rating - ServiceNow: 4.5 rating - ManageEngine OpManager: 5.0 rating - ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus: 4.4 rating - Kayako: 4.0 rating - ManageEngine AlarmsOne: 4.1 rating --- ## ManageEngine Endpoint DLP Plus Profile: [ManageEngine Endpoint DLP Plus](https://www.capterra.com/p/264933/ManageEngine-Endpoint-DLP-Plus/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? ManageEngine Endpoint DLP Plus discovers and protects sensitive data across endpoints, helping prevent data loss and insider threats. #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $795.00 Pricing details: Other, Per Year Free trial: Yes Free demo: Yes ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Monitoring: Not available - Application Security: Not available - Device Management: Not available - Access Controls/Permissions: Not available - Compliance Management: Not available - Activity Tracking: Available - Web Threat Management: Not available - Vulnerability Scanning: Not available - Two-Factor Authentication: Not available - Encryption: Not available - Behavioral Analytics: Not available - Activity Dashboard: Available ### Gallery tab ### Integrations tab ManageEngine Endpoint DLP Plus connects with 4+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/264933/ManageEngine-Endpoint-DLP-Plus/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Google Drive: 4.8 rating - Dropbox: 4.5 rating - Microsoft Outlook: 4.5 rating - iCloud: 4.6 rating --- ## TeamViewer ONE Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (11,639 reviews) Profile: [TeamViewer ONE](https://www.capterra.com/p/194565/TeamViewer/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? TeamViewer Endpoint Protection blocks malware, ransomware, and zero-day threats in real time with low system impact and easy deployment #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.6 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.3 out of 5 - Features: 4.6 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.4 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Pros: - Quick and simple installation - Seamless distributed teamwork Cons: - Expensive and restrictive licensing - High dependency on fast internet #### Starting price Starting price: $24.90 Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Two-Factor Authentication: 5.0 rating - Alerts/Notifications: 4.7 rating - Access Controls/Permissions: 5.0 rating - Anomaly/Malware Detection: 5.0 rating #### Lowest rated features - Real-Time Monitoring: 4.0 rating - API: 5.0 rating - User Management: 5.0 rating - Application Security: 5.0 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Harshul S. Reviewer details: Information Technology and Services, 10,001+ employees Published: April 21, 2026 > "The interface is simple enough that even non‑tech people can follow instructions." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 (11,639 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Lucas B. Reviewer details: Financial Services, 501-1,000 employees Published: March 29, 2026 > "Its smooth performance, even on slower networks, makes it easy to troubleshoot issues or collaborate in real time, and features like file transfer, multi‑monitor support, and session recording add a lot of practical value." ### Integrations tab TeamViewer ONE connects with 22+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/194565/TeamViewer/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Jira: 4.5 rating - Zoho CRM: 4.3 rating - Zendesk Suite: 4.4 rating - Zoho Desk: 4.5 rating - Microsoft Azure: 4.7 rating - Salesforce Service Cloud: 4.5 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: David N. Reviewer details: Marketing and Advertising, 201-500 employees Published: April 27, 2026 > "Integrates and deploys well with most MDMs." --- ## Malwarebytes for Business Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (2,517 reviews) Profile: [Malwarebytes for Business](https://www.capterra.com/p/251770/Malwarebytes-for-Business/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Cloud-based suite of cybersecurity solutions that help businesses identify, analyze and remediate threats on a unified platform. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.7 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.4 out of 5 - Features: 4.6 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.6 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Pros: - Intuitive and accessible design - Consistent system protection track record Cons: - Resource-heavy and slows devices - Overzealous website blocking #### Starting price Starting price: $69.99 Pricing details: Per User, Per Year Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Anomaly/Malware Detection: 4.8 rating - Real-Time Monitoring: 4.8 rating - Threat Response: 4.8 rating - Monitoring: 4.6 rating #### Lowest rated features - Secure Data Storage: 4.3 rating - Vulnerability Scanning: 4.5 rating - Reporting/Analytics: 4.3 rating - Remote Monitoring & Management: 4.5 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: justin V. Reviewer details: Management Consulting, Self-employed Published: September 12, 2023 > "The UI is very user-friendly and easy to navigate." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.7 out of 5 (2,517 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Linda S. Reviewer details: Marketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees Published: November 12, 2024 > "As a comprehensive security solution for our organization's IT needs, Malwarebytes has consistently provided effective protection against a wide range of threats, including malware, ransomware, and advanced persistent threats." --- ## 1Password Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (2,131 reviews) Profile: [1Password](https://www.capterra.com/p/176113/1Password/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? 1Password helps businesses improve security, visibility and control over how their passwords and company data are protected. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.6 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.5 out of 5 - Features: 4.7 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.5 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Pros: - Comprehensive password management - Secure team password sharing Cons: - Inconsistent autofill experience - Subscription model frustrations #### Starting price Starting price: $7.99 Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Real-Time Monitoring: 5.0 rating - Security Auditing: 4.8 rating - Third-Party Integrations: 4.7 rating - Secure Data Storage: 5.0 rating #### Lowest rated features - Alerts/Notifications: 3.0 rating - Compliance Management: 4.0 rating - User Management: 4.0 rating - Reporting/Analytics: 5.0 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Levi F. Reviewer details: Music, Self-employed Published: January 18, 2024 > "Easy to navigate user interface" ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 (2,131 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Jesse Z. Reviewer details: Computer Software, 201-500 employees Published: July 23, 2026 > "Also, the password autofill works across all devices from laptops to tablets to even your phone." ### Integrations tab 1Password connects with 7+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/176113/1Password/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Slack: 4.4 rating - Google Chrome: 4.8 rating - Microsoft Azure: 4.5 rating - Okta: 4.7 rating - Firefox: 4.8 rating - Safari: 4.4 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: Mary W. Reviewer details: Information Technology and Services, 51-200 employees Published: May 31, 2024 > "I'm sure that it will be a lot easier for me to use once I finish the painstaking duplicate removal part of my integration process." --- ## Trellix Endpoint Security Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (1,806 reviews) Profile: [Trellix Endpoint Security](https://www.capterra.com/p/151734/McAfee-Endpoint-Security/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Endpoint protection solution providing security management and real-time data collection for desktops, virtual systems, and servers. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.2 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.1 out of 5 - Features: 4.2 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.0 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Pros: - Comprehensive multi-layered security - Intuitive and simple operation Cons: - Resource-heavy and slows devices - Frequent and intrusive notifications #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Pricing details: Per Feature Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Real-Time Monitoring: 4.8 rating - Activity Tracking: 4.6 rating - Threat Response: 4.3 rating - API: 5.0 rating #### Lowest rated features - Encryption: 5.0 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Dylan W. Reviewer details: Warehousing, 201-500 employees Published: June 7, 2023 > "Inexpensive, user friendly, works wonderfully" ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.2 out of 5 (1,806 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Roddy T. Reviewer details: Airlines/Aviation, 1-10 employees Published: April 21, 2026 > "Automation & AI – Reduces alert fatigue with smart prioritization." --- ## ESET Endpoint Security Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (1,171 reviews) Profile: [ESET Endpoint Security](https://www.capterra.com/p/151915/ESET-Endpoint-Security/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Cybersecurity to prevent data breaches for organizations with 250+ employees, covering a suite of devices, networks, and applications. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.5 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.4 out of 5 - Features: 4.6 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.4 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Pros: - Comprehensive multilayered protection - Effortless user experience Cons: - Complicated licensing and renewal - Excessive and unclear notifications #### Starting price Starting price: A$396.00 Pricing details: Other, Per Year Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Anomaly/Malware Detection: 4.7 rating - Real-Time Monitoring: 4.6 rating - Monitoring: 4.7 rating - Threat Response: 4.8 rating #### Lowest rated features - Device Management: 4.3 rating - Reporting/Analytics: 4.4 rating - Server Monitoring: 4.3 rating - Two-Factor Authentication: 4.2 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Cihat Ö. Reviewer details: Hospital & Health Care, 51-200 employees Published: September 11, 2023 > "Interface is okay not bad." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.5 out of 5 (1,171 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Peter N K. Reviewer details: Computer & Network Security, 51-200 employees Published: November 5, 2024 > "Offers a multi layered defense which helps in detecting any kind of threat and providing the best protection ever." ### Integrations tab ESET Endpoint Security connects with 9+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/151915/ESET-Endpoint-Security/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Salesforce Sales Cloud: 4.4 rating - ConnectWise PSA: 4.1 rating - Autotask PSA: 4.2 rating - ConnectWise Automate: 4.2 rating - Liongard: 4.6 rating - Blumira: 5.0 rating - Datto Workplace: 4.4 rating - Axonius: 5.0 rating - CYREBRO: 5.0 rating --- ## Cisco AnyConnect Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (979 reviews) Profile: [Cisco AnyConnect](https://www.capterra.com/p/169495/VPN-and-Endpoint-Security-Clients/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? VPN solution that provides businesses with remote access, policy management, threat protection, and more. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.6 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.4 out of 5 - Features: 4.4 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.4 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Pros: - Seamless secure remote connectivity - Consistent and stable performance Cons: - Recurring glitches and troubleshooting difficulties - Frequent disconnections and reconnections #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Remote Monitoring & Management: 4.2 rating - Threat Response: 4.3 rating - Application Security: 4.5 rating - Real-Time Monitoring: 4.1 rating #### Lowest rated features - Access Controls/Permissions: 4.1 rating - Activity Tracking: 3.5 rating - Policy Management: 4.3 rating - API: 4.4 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Wendy W. Reviewer details: Hospital & Health Care, 10,001+ employees Published: January 21, 2022 > "With this tool, it basically mimics your computer as a work computer so you are able to do all your work assignments from home." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 (979 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Teodor D. Reviewer details: Higher Education, 11-50 employees Published: June 2, 2025 > "It holds up even in extended use like all day on the road and adapts to changing networks better than the vast majority of VPNs I’ve used." ### Integrations tab Cisco AnyConnect connects with 2+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/169495/VPN-and-Endpoint-Security-Clients/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Cisco Umbrella: 4.5 rating - Cisco Unified Intelligent Contact Management Enterprise: 4.0 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: Ahmed M. Reviewer details: Consumer Goods, 501-1,000 employees Published: February 24, 2021 > "This software is very easy to use and the best part is as an administrator manageability is also simple, we can integrate it with AD also, further as a SSL VPN it has very very low possibilities to be blocked by ISP" --- ## Symantec Endpoint Security Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (548 reviews) Profile: [Symantec Endpoint Security](https://www.capterra.com/p/227396/Symantec-Endpoint-Protection/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Cloud-based software that allows companies to protect physical and virtual environments against viruses and mass malware. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.3 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.1 out of 5 - Features: 4.3 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.2 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Pros: - Comprehensive threat prevention features - Centralized endpoint administration tools Cons: - Resource-intensive and slows systems - Disruptive and excessive notifications #### Starting price Starting price: $39.00 Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Year Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Real-Time Monitoring: 4.6 rating - Application Security: 4.5 rating - Security Auditing: 4.5 rating - Incident Management: 4.3 rating #### Lowest rated features - Reporting/Analytics: 3.5 rating - Activity Tracking: 4.3 rating - Compliance Management: 4.1 rating - Access Controls/Permissions: 4.3 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Sara A. Reviewer details: Information Technology and Services, 1-10 employees Published: May 20, 2024 > "The interface may look a bit old but it has all the features required, plus it is easy to manage." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.3 out of 5 (548 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Matthew C. Reviewer details: Information Technology and Services, 51-200 employees Published: October 19, 2023 > "Taking action in an environment where there are latent dangers of viruses every day, we have implemented Symantec, which gives us a fantastic, practical and efficient way of keeping things in order." --- ## Iru Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (493 reviews) Profile: [Iru](https://www.capterra.com/p/181954/Iru/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Iru unifies identity & access, endpoint security & management, and compliance automation to collapse the IT stack. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.9 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.9 out of 5 - Features: 4.6 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.6 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: No Free demo: No #### Pricing review snippet Reviewer: Elso V. Reviewer details: Medical Devices, 51-200 employees Published: June 13, 2026 > "Expensive but well worth the money in my eyes!" ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Patch Management: 4.8 rating - Compliance Management: 4.8 rating - Device Management: 5.0 rating - Remote Monitoring & Management: 4.8 rating #### Lowest rated features - Anomaly/Malware Detection: 3.8 rating - Access Controls/Permissions: 4.4 rating - Vulnerability Scanning: 4.5 rating - Real-Time Monitoring: 4.4 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Jason S. Reviewer details: Construction, 51-200 employees Published: June 13, 2026 > "The interface is clean and intuitive, making day-to-day management efficient without needing deep training." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.9 out of 5 (493 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: David N. Reviewer details: Marketing and Advertising, 201-500 employees Published: March 30, 2026 > "You get device details, ability to send MDM actions, and deploy apps automatically or through its self service app is very useful." ### Integrations tab Iru connects with 5+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/181954/Iru/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Slack: 4.6 rating - Google Workspace: 4.8 rating - Microsoft 365: 4.8 rating - Okta: 4.8 rating - Positive User: 4.6 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: João B. Reviewer details: Textiles, 51-200 employees Published: May 22, 2026 > "Overall it has been a very positive experience and help us integrate newdevices with ease and manage all the ones we have without taking up any time." --- ## LogMeIn Central Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (336 reviews) Profile: [LogMeIn Central](https://www.capterra.com/p/169259/LogMeIn-Central/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Simplified endpoint management for desktops, servers, and mobile laptops. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.5 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.2 out of 5 - Features: 4.4 out of 5 - Value for Money: 3.8 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Pros: - Comprehensive remote computer access - Robust security and user management Cons: - High and increasing subscription costs #### Starting price Starting price: $46.00 Pricing details: Per Feature, Per Month Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Alerts/Notifications: 5.0 rating - Monitoring: 4.5 rating - Patch Management: 4.5 rating - Real-Time Monitoring: 4.0 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Wasek T. Reviewer details: Information Technology and Services, 1-10 employees Published: August 5, 2025 > "The whole interface is user friendly for both sides." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.5 out of 5 (336 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Wasek T. Reviewer details: Information Technology and Services, 1-10 employees Published: August 5, 2025 > "It has many tools such as file transfer, chat box, multiple display selector and works with mobile devices too." --- ## NinjaOne Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (297 reviews) Profile: [NinjaOne](https://www.capterra.com/p/184229/NinjaOne/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Nearly 40,000 customers across 140+ countries use NinjaOne to replace fragmented point tools with one platform built to scale. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.7 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.7 out of 5 - Features: 4.5 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.6 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Pricing details: Other Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Patch Management: 4.7 rating - Real-Time Monitoring: 4.6 rating - Real-Time Notifications: 4.4 rating - Remote Monitoring & Management: 4.9 rating #### Lowest rated features - Reporting/Analytics: 3.6 rating - Access Controls/Permissions: 4.3 rating - Alerts/Escalation: 4.3 rating - Incident Management: 4.3 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Tou M. Reviewer details: Real Estate, 51-200 employees Published: April 27, 2026 > "One of the standout strengths of NinjaOne is its simplicity combined with powerful functionality." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.7 out of 5 (297 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Josh D. Reviewer details: Information Technology and Services, 11-50 employees Published: July 8, 2026 > "The strong remote access tools, automation capabilities, alerting and responsive support make it a reliable solution for day-to-day IT operations. While some advanced features could be improved, it's one of the better RMM products I've worked with and is a platform I would happily continue using." ### Integrations tab NinjaOne connects with 107+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/184229/NinjaOne/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - ScreenConnect: 4.7 rating - IT Glue: 3.8 rating - ConnectWise PSA: 3.9 rating - MSP360 Backup: 4.6 rating - Bitdefender GravityZone: 4.5 rating - Autotask PSA: 4.2 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: Christopher Ryan N. Reviewer details: Information Technology and Services, 1-10 employees Published: May 10, 2021 > "we were using Acello and Solarwinds - and the integration was very easy to setup." --- ## FortiClient Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (295 reviews) Profile: [FortiClient](https://www.capterra.com/p/151916/FortiClient/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? On-premise & web-based solution for businesses that helps manage hosts' identity, endpoint visibility & compliance, attacks, and more. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.4 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.2 out of 5 - Features: 4.4 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.4 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Pros: - Consistent corporate network connectivity - Secure and seamless remote work Cons: - Frequent connectivity and reliability problems #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Real-Time Monitoring: 4.4 rating - Monitoring: 4.3 rating - Alerts/Escalation: 4.6 rating - Encryption: 4.8 rating #### Lowest rated features - Reporting/Analytics: 3.0 rating - Device Management: 4.3 rating - Access Controls/Permissions: 4.1 rating - Web Threat Management: 4.4 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Verified Reviewer Reviewer details: Information Technology and Services, 501-1,000 employees Published: December 7, 2023 > "The UI is easy to navigate and deploying VPN profiles via registry makes it easy to manage at scale." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.4 out of 5 (295 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Verified Reviewer Reviewer details: Education Management, 1,001-5,000 employees Published: July 21, 2026 > "The biggest advantage of a VPN client is its reliability; I have used FortiClient in mutliple continents, including Asia, Europe and America, and it worked flawless in every location." ### Integrations tab FortiClient connects with 1+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/151916/FortiClient/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Symantec Endpoint Security: 4.4 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: Eric A. Reviewer details: Information Technology and Services, 11-50 employees Published: February 28, 2022 > "The ability to integrate the AV Sandbox into FortiClient was a big deal for me. " --- ## JumpCloud Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (294 reviews) Profile: [JumpCloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/175092/JumpCloud-DaaS/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Cloud-based identity and access management platform with SSO, MFA, mobile device management, Zero Trust security, and AI-driven. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.6 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.5 out of 5 - Features: 4.4 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.5 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $3.00 Pricing details: Per User, Per Month Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Policy Management: 5.0 rating - Two-Factor Authentication: 5.0 rating - User Management: 5.0 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Laura T. Reviewer details: Computer Software, 11-50 employees Published: October 1, 2024 > "The interface is user-friendly and the ability to manage multiple systems and applications from one platform is a game changer." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 (294 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Niraj K. Reviewer details: Information Technology and Services, 501-1,000 employees Published: June 29, 2026 > "It allows administrators to manage users, devices, and access controls from a single, cloud-based console, which significantly reduces complexity and improves security." ### Integrations tab JumpCloud connects with 77+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/175092/JumpCloud-DaaS/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Confluence: 4.5 rating - Okta: 5.0 rating - Jenkins: 4.5 rating - Iru: 4.9 rating - Vonage Business Communications: 4.0 rating - Terraform: 4.8 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: William M. Reviewer details: Renewables & Environment, 201-500 employees Published: July 10, 2025 > "JumpCloud integration allows us to make sure the information stays consistent by providing additional redundancy." --- ## WebTitan Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (276 reviews) Profile: [WebTitan](https://www.capterra.com/p/146034/WebTitan/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? DNS web content & security filter for business that blocks malware, ransomware and phishing + provides advanced web content control. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.4 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.5 out of 5 - Features: 4.3 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.4 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $0.40 Pricing details: Per User, Per Month Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Real-Time Monitoring: 4.3 rating - Real-Time Reporting: 4.3 rating - Activity Tracking: 5.0 rating - Alerts/Escalation: 3.7 rating #### Lowest rated features - Alerts/Notifications: 2.5 rating - Real-Time Notifications: 3.0 rating - Monitoring: 4.0 rating - Event Logs: 4.5 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Candice P. Reviewer details: Non-Profit Organization Management, 201-500 employees Published: December 20, 2021 > "The interface is just like the Spamtitan so it was an easy onboard." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.4 out of 5 (276 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Aaron T. Reviewer details: Information Technology and Services, 11-50 employees Published: November 21, 2024 > "It is also very flexible and can be used to have separate policies for different sets of users, and the AD integration makes this easy to apply." ### Integrations tab WebTitan connects with 1+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/146034/WebTitan/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Boundless Automation: 4.5 rating --- ## CleanMyMac Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (269 reviews) Profile: [CleanMyMac](https://www.capterra.com/p/232745/CleanMyMac-X/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? CleanMyMac is an all-in-one organization kit for Mac. It deletes 25+ types of Mac junk, optimizing the performance on every step. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.8 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.5 out of 5 - Features: 4.7 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.4 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $39.95 Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Year Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Web Threat Management: 4.7 rating - Real-Time Monitoring: 4.5 rating - Monitoring: 4.6 rating - Alerts/Notifications: 4.4 rating #### Lowest rated features - Vulnerability Scanning: 4.4 rating - Real-Time Notifications: 4.7 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Hercilin Novaldi B. Reviewer details: Chemicals, 501-1,000 employees Published: February 21, 2023 > "Its interface is very easy to use." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.8 out of 5 (269 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Chris C. Reviewer details: Computer Software, 1-10 employees Published: November 6, 2024 > "CleanMyMac is the one-stop shop for Mac maintenance and protection and I install it on all my Macs." --- ## Splunk Enterprise Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (264 reviews) Profile: [Splunk Enterprise](https://www.capterra.com/p/94317/Splunk/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Get actionable insights with Splunk’s powerful dashboards and end-to-end visibility from edge to cloud—powered by Splunk AI. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.1 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.3 out of 5 - Features: 4.5 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.3 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Pros: - Comprehensive dashboard visualization tools - Centralized and versatile log management Cons: - High and unpredictable pricing #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Pricing details: Usage Based, Per Year Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Alerts/Notifications: 5.0 rating - Monitoring: 5.0 rating - Alerts/Escalation: 5.0 rating - Patch Management: 5.0 rating #### Lowest rated features - API: 4.0 rating - Real-Time Monitoring: 5.0 rating - Real-Time Notifications: 5.0 rating - Reporting/Analytics: 5.0 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Amelia B. Reviewer details: Public Relations and Communications, 51-200 employees Published: July 23, 2026 > "The interface can be a bit overwhelming at first, but once you get the hang of it, it's pretty intuitive." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.1 out of 5 (264 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Jeremy P. Reviewer details: Computer Software, 201-500 employees Published: May 21, 2026 > "This is very cluttered; I’m just going to continue — the dashboards are really good, simple drag-and-drop style and you can easily create something ready for production in less than 15 minutes, without having to write even a single line of code." ### Integrations tab Splunk Enterprise connects with 26+ software tools. 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Here are some of the primary benefits of using an endpoint security tool: - **Simplified security and monitoring process:** Endpoint security software allows IT teams to gain complete visibility over each endpoint, streamlining the security and management of business-critical applications and devices. These tools also automate various recurring tasks, such as threat detection using machine learning, software updates, and vulnerability scanning. - **Improved threat management:** Most endpoint protection tools use machine learning and security automation to detect potential threats and vulnerabilities and shut them down immediately. These tools also use authentication, encryption, and system monitoring to protect organizations from malware, spyware, viruses, trojans, worms, ransomware, phishing exploits, and other threats. - **Better data security:** An endpoint security solution includes antivirus tools to protect your systems and networks against viruses that can slow down processing speed and compromise sensitive data. It also prevents identity theft and spyware attacks by encrypting confidential data, including passwords, financial details, credit card numbers, and social security numbers, and implementing two-factor authentication. - **Enhanced regulatory compliance:** An endpoint protection platform comprises activity monitoring, file encryption, internal controls, and policy management features that help businesses ensure compliance with all industry-specific regulations. Some of these regulations include the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). ## Typical features of endpoint protection software - **Activity tracking:** Monitors networks for malicious activity or policy violations with multiple intrusion and threat detection methods and keeps records of security data. - **Application security:** Runs periodic application scans to identify critical vulnerabilities and protect them from threats such as unauthorized access, credential thefts, and code or data tampering. - **Compliance management:** Audits and ensures compliance of your systems with security configurations and corporate standards around issues, such as privacy and breach of trust. - **Behavioral analytics:** Utilizes machine learning and artificial intelligence to detect malicious behaviors and respond to security threats, such as zero-day attacks. - **Device management:** Controls each endpoint device and implements policies that secure, monitor, and manage end-user devices, including laptops, computers, tablets, and mobile devices. - **Data encryption:** Enforces full disk encryption to protect data against unauthorized access and potential breach. - **Vulnerability scanning:** Assesses known vulnerabilities and potential security network threats by analyzing and classifying them based on severity. - **Threat response:** Identifies an attack, initiates remediation to lessen its effects, confines the damage, and addresses the root cause to lower the likelihood of further events. - **Reporting:** Generates reports that log network security incidents, system access, activity type and time, etc., for auditing and compliance purposes. ## Cost of endpoint protection software Most products in the market are priced on a per-user, per-month basis and can be divided into three pricing tiers based on their starting price. Price ranges:\* - $0.90 - $4 - $5 - $8 - $8+ _\*The pricing included is for the entry-level/lowest-priced offering found on vendor websites on September 20, 2022. These ranges correspond to the 25th, 75th, and 100th percentiles of pricing information gathered from vendor websites of sample products._ The above list summarizes pricing for the base plans of most endpoint security software. An enterprise or premium product that is priced higher may include additional features, such as 24/7 support, site blocker, application-level activity auditing and security, automatic updates, and row-level (multitenant) security services. ## Considerations when purchasing endpoint protection software - **Prevention features:** Most endpoint protection software use a layered security approach, including firewalls and local storage encryption to identify and isolate potential threats. You can also consider advanced threat prevention features, such as sandboxing—a technique that helps businesses quarantine suspicious files in a secure environment. - **Real-time threat detection:** Most endpoint protection software enable real-time threat hunting that captures a security threat as and when it happens. This feature will help you record new attack patterns and correlate them with existing data to detect and block potential attacks and prevent recurrence. - **Reporting capabilities:** The endpoint security tool you choose is able to generate custom, comprehensive reports about scanned networks and any identified vulnerabilities. These features should also help you analyze and categorize issues based on the degree of risk and exploitability and recommend corrective measures. - **Pricing and budget:** Most tools use a pricing model based on business size, the number of systems covered, the type of software, and the required features. Establish your budget early to ensure your business can afford the right tool. **Sources** Products evaluated for the pricing calculation were taken from [Capterra’s endpoint protection software directory](https://www.capterra.com/endpoint-protection-software/) and sorted by the number of reviews. The pricing ranges exclude freemium versions of the products. The features highlighted were identified based on their relevance and the percentage of products in Capterra’s directory that offer them.