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OpenText Core Endpoint Protection​ vs Symantec Endpoint Security Comparison (2026)

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Symantec Endpoint Security

Overview

OpenText™ Core Endpoint Protection secures users and devices across all the stages of a cyberattack.

Viruses can destroy your business in minutes. Symantec Endpoint Security protects it just as fast. Symantec Endpoint Security is a simple, fast, and effective solution that protects against viruses and malware, and sets up in just minutes.

  • Platforms supported
  • Web-based
  • iPhone app
  • Android app
  • Windows Phone app
  • Typical customers
  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
  • Customer support
  • Phone
  • Online
  • Knowledge base
  • Video tutorials
  • Platforms supported
  • Web-based
  • iPhone app
  • Android app
  • Windows Phone app
  • Typical customers
  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
  • Customer support
  • Phone
  • Online
  • Knowledge base
  • Video tutorials

Video & Screenshots

Pricing

Starting from

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No pricing info

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

Starting from

39

Per year

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

User reviews

4.5

217

5

4

3

2

1

149

42

15

6

5

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
78%
would recommend this app

4.4

548

5

4

3

2

1

288

200

44

10

6

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
71%
would recommend this app

Pros

“It was common for the agent on computers to encounter issues updating, connecting to the management portal, updating setting changes from the management end, etc.”
CH

Chris H.

Systems Engineer

“It's not obtrusive but I question its effectiveness compared to other antivirus companies based on other reviews”
DJ

David J.

optometrist

“Virus signatures are updated in real time automatically through their cloud based signature platform.”
RB

Robert B.

ITO

Pros

“Helps protect against malware, spyware, attacks and phisiphing.”
CC

Christine C.

Administrator

“Helps to protect the organization in the endpoints against cyber security.”
CC

Christine C.

Administrator

“With this tool, we have the best computer security solution and we protect our systems from data breach thanks to data security features.”
FC

Finan C.

Sales Manager

Cons

“Unfortunately, our last year or so with them was fraught with constant issues that Webroot was unable or unwilling to resolve. ”
SW

Steve W.

I.T. Systems Administrator

“Other reviews often suggest its not up to par with many other antivirus software companies”
DJ

David J.

optometrist

“A signature-based product which is not good enough to protect against sophisticated and advanced malware.”
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Armeen G.

Sr Manager, Information Security

Cons

“Symantec Endpoint Security was a reliable endpoint security product, but over time became less cutting-edge and has been surpassed by other products.”
EP

Eli P.

Centralized Services Manager

“The application consumes many cpu and memory sometimes, for which the device becomes very slow”
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Oscar A.

Owner

“Missed too many obvious security hazards and required secondary software to fill the gaps in its endpoint protection.”
RC

Russell C.

IT Associate

  • Vendor responds to reviews
  • Last review3 months ago
  • Vendor responds to reviews
  • Last review8 months ago

Key features

  • Total features32
  • AI/Machine Learning
  • API
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Activity Monitoring
  • Activity Tracking
  • Alerts/Escalation
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Anomaly/Malware Detection
  • Anti Virus
  • Application Security
  • Authentication
  • Behavioral Analytics
  • Cloud Application Security
  • Compliance Management
  • Data Security
  • Device Management
  • Encryption
  • Endpoint Management
  • Endpoint Protection
  • Event Analysis
  • Firewalls
  • IOC Verification
  • Incident Management
  • Monitoring
  • Network Provisioning
  • Network Security
  • Real-Time Monitoring
  • Real-Time Notifications
  • Real-Time Reporting
  • Remediation Management
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Risk Assessment
  • SSL Security
  • Security Auditing
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Threat Intelligence
  • Threat Response
  • Two-Factor Authentication
  • VPN
  • Vulnerability Scanning
  • Web Threat Management
  • Web Traffic Reporting
  • Whitelisting/Blacklisting
  • Total features20
  • AI/Machine Learning
  • API
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Activity Monitoring
  • Activity Tracking
  • Alerts/Escalation
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Anomaly/Malware Detection
  • Anti Virus
  • Application Security
  • Authentication
  • Behavioral Analytics
  • Cloud Application Security
  • Compliance Management
  • Data Security
  • Device Management
  • Encryption
  • Endpoint Management
  • Endpoint Protection
  • Event Analysis
  • Firewalls
  • IOC Verification
  • Incident Management
  • Monitoring
  • Network Provisioning
  • Network Security
  • Real-Time Monitoring
  • Real-Time Notifications
  • Real-Time Reporting
  • Remediation Management
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Risk Assessment
  • SSL Security
  • Security Auditing
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Threat Intelligence
  • Threat Response
  • Two-Factor Authentication
  • VPN
  • Vulnerability Scanning
  • Web Threat Management
  • Web Traffic Reporting
  • Whitelisting/Blacklisting

Integrations

  • Total integrations5
  • BrightGauge
  • ConnectWise Automate
  • Datto RMM
  • Pulseway
  • Remote Monitoring and Management
  • Total integrationsN/A
  • BrightGauge
  • ConnectWise Automate
  • Datto RMM
  • Pulseway
  • Remote Monitoring and Management