Wazuh describes its users as ranging from individuals and small businesses to large enterprises.
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Best Endpoint Security Software 2026
Facts read 20 Sep 2026 – 21 Oct 2026
Endpoint security software can provide EDR, XDR, mobile, server and ransomware safeguards. This guide helps compare licensing, platform support and endpoint coverage.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Wazuh | Wazuh describes its users as ranging from individuals and small businesses to large enterprises. | 6.3 | $571 a month | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 02 Comodo Advanced Endpoint Protection | AEP may suit small and medium businesses seeking protection for servers, desktops, laptops, and mobile devices. | 6.0 | $18 a year | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 21 Oct 2026 |
| 03 FortiClient | FortiClient may suit organizations seeking endpoint protection and secure access for users across supported desktop and mobile platforms. | 5.6 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 04 Microsoft Defender for Business | 5.6 | — | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 9 Oct 2026 | |
| 05 CrowdStrike Falcon for Mobile | It suits businesses protecting Android and iOS devices, including organizations with BYOD or personal unmanaged devices. | 5.5 | — | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 21 Oct 2026 |
| 06 Elastic Security | It suits security teams looking for threat detection, response, and endpoint or cloud protections in one platform. | 5.4 | $0.09 usage-based | Free plan | Web, Linux, API, Self-hosted | 29 Sep 2026 |
| 07 LimaCharlie | LimaCharlie suits security teams seeking telemetry, detection and response tools with automation across endpoints and cloud environments. | 5.4 | $3 a month | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 29 Sep 2026 |
| 08 Kaspersky Next | Kaspersky Next is for businesses seeking endpoint protection, EDR, or XDR capabilities. | 5.0 | — | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 29 Sep 2026 |
| 09 Deep Instinct Prevention Platform | DSX is aimed at security teams protecting cloud storage, NAS, applications, and endpoints. | 4.6 | — | — | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 10 ThreatLocker | 4.4 | — | Free trial | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 1 Oct 2026 |
The order refreshes nightly. The list compares free options, starting paid prices, trial offers, protection areas, supported platforms and entry-plan limits.
02
Comodo Advanced Endpoint Protection
AEP may suit small and medium businesses seeking protection for servers, desktops, laptops, and mobile devices.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 Record6.0 Visit
03
FortiClient
FortiClient may suit organizations seeking endpoint protection and secure access for users across supported desktop and mobile platforms.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+2 Record5.6 Visit
04
Microsoft Defender for Business
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+2 Record5.6 Visit
05
CrowdStrike Falcon for Mobile
It suits businesses protecting Android and iOS devices, including organizations with BYOD or personal unmanaged devices.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record5.5 Visit
6
Elastic Security
WebLinuxAPI+1 $0.09 usage-based Record5.4 Visit It suits security teams looking for threat detection, response, and endpoint or cloud protections in one platform.
7
LimaCharlie
WebWindowsMac+3 $3 a month Record5.4 Visit LimaCharlie suits security teams seeking telemetry, detection and response tools with automation across endpoints and cloud environments.
8
Kaspersky Next
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 — Record5.0 Visit Kaspersky Next is for businesses seeking endpoint protection, EDR, or XDR capabilities.
9
Deep Instinct Prevention Platform
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 — Record4.6 Visit DSX is aimed at security teams protecting cloud storage, NAS, applications, and endpoints.
12
Symantec IT Management Suite
WebWindowsMac+3 — Record4.2 Visit It is aimed at IT teams managing endpoint and server deployment, patching, assets, and policies across complex environments.
13
ThreatDown Endpoint Protection
WindowsMacLinux — Record4.0 Visit It is aimed at resource-constrained organizations needing endpoint security across Windows, macOS, Linux, or Windows Server.
Before you choose
Compare plans and trials
Determine whether a product has a free plan, a trial period or paid access. Pricing notes can show a starting price or pricing on request, so read the stated terms before comparing.
Match the protection scope
Review the fields showing EDR, XDR, mobile, server and ransomware protection. Choose the combination that fits the endpoints and workloads you need to cover.
Check platform support
Products in this category run on Windows, Linux, macOS, web, Android and iOS. Match the product's platform field to the systems your users and administrators need to cover.
Review the entry-plan limit
An entry-plan endpoint limit indicates how much coverage a starting plan assigns. Check that limit alongside the paid terms before choosing a licence.
Consider code access
Open-source code is offered by products in this category. Before adoption, examine the licence and deployment terms if code access matters.
Questions
What platforms does endpoint security software support?
Products in this category run on Windows, Linux, macOS, web, Android and iOS. A product may support a subset, so match its platform field to your systems.
Are free plans available?
Yes. Products in the category offer free plans, and products also offer free trials. Check the plan and trial details for the product you are considering.
Can I find open-source endpoint security code?
Open-source code is offered by products in this category. Review the product's licence and deployment terms before adopting it.
Which protection features should I compare?
Review each product for EDR, XDR, mobile, server and ransomware protection.
How are paid prices shown?
Paid options may show a starting price, a trial or pricing on request. Read the pricing note before comparing products.
What is the entry-plan endpoint limit?
It indicates how many endpoints a starting plan covers. Check the product's stated limit before choosing a licence.
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