Kaspersky Next EDR Foundations vs Kaspersky Next EDR Optimum: comparison of editions for businesses
Kaspersky Next EDR Foundations vs Kaspersky Next EDR Optimum: what are the differences
These are the two editions of Kaspersky for businesses that are currently available. Both include full antivirus, endpoint controls (web, devices, and applications), 2 mobile devices per user, and the management console in the cloud or on-premise.
- Kaspersky Next EDR Foundations is the complete and managed protection for those who want their computers and servers protected, nothing more.
- Kaspersky Next EDR Optimum adds to the above patch and vulnerability management, disk encryption, Microsoft 365 protection, EDR response tools, anomaly detection, and training for the IT team.
Which one to choose? Kaspersky Next EDR Foundations, if what you need is to protect your devices. Kaspersky Next EDR Optimum, if you handle sensitive data, have laptops that leave the office (due to encryption), use Microsoft 365, or want patches to be installed automatically.
Comparison table: Kaspersky Next editions and previous ones
What are the differences between the new Kaspersky editions for businesses (NEXT) and the old ones? And what functional differentials does each edition offer? In this comparison table, you can see the key differentials of each edition. We also remind you that all products containing the text “NEXT” are the new and recommended ones for subscriptions starting from January 2025.
| Product | Description | Console | Management | |
| ProView Console (Cloud) | ExperView Console (OnPrem) | ExperView Console (CloudConsole) | ||
| Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud (KL4742XA***) | Complete AV solution + 2 mobile devices per user | YES | NO | NO |
| KESB Select (KL4863XA***) | Complete AV solution + Endpoint Controls (Web, Devices, Applications). | NO | YES | YES (>299 nodes) |
| Kaspersky Next EDR Foundations (KL4065XA***) | Complete AV solution + Endpoint Controls (Web, Devices, Applications) + 2 mobile devices per user. | YES | YES | YES (>299 nodes) |
| KESB Advanced (KL4867XA***) | Complete AV solution + Endpoint Controls (Web, Devices, Applications) + Patches/Vulnerabilities + Encryption | NO | YES | YES (>299 nodes) |
| Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud Plus (KL4743XA***) | Complete AV solution + Endpoint Controls (Web, Devices) + Patches/Vulnerabilities + Encryption + KSO365 + 2 mobile devices per user. | YES | NO | NO |
| Kaspersky Next EDR Optimum (KL4066XA***) | Complete AV solution + Endpoint Controls (Web, Devices, Applications) + Patches/Vulnerabilities + Encryption + KSO365 + 2 mobile devices per user + EDR + Anomaly Control + IT Training. | YES | YES | YES (>299 nodes) |
| Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud Pro (KL4746XA***) | Complete AV solution + Endpoint Controls (Web, Devices, Applications) + Patches/Vulnerabilities + Encryption + KSO365 + 2 mobile devices per user + EDR + Anomaly Control + IT Training. | YES | NO | NO |
| Kaspersky Next Complete Security (KL4071XA***) (Minimum 150n) | Kaspersky Next EDR Optimum + MDR (Expert View usage required) | NO | YES | YES |
Pricing and purchase of Kaspersky Next
The Kaspersky Next editions are the ones currently available. Prices per device, excluding VAT, with a minimum order of 5 licenses; each license covers 1 computer or server and 2 mobile devices.
- Kaspersky Next EDR Foundations: 33,18 € per year, 54,45 € for three years (new customers), or 3,50 € per month via subscription.
- Kaspersky Next EDR Optimum: 70,42 € per year, 115,65 € for three years (new customers), or 7,00 € per month via subscription.
The more licenses you buy, the better the price per device. How monthly subscription works.
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