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Bitdefender GravityZone alternatives: 7 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll endpoint security and EDR

Top picks

  • CrowdStrike Falcon logo

    Best overall

    CrowdStrike Falcon

    Starting price: $59.99 per device/year (Falcon Go, billed annually)

  • Malwarebytes logo

    Best free option

    Malwarebytes

    Starting price: $59.99 a year (Standard, 3 devices)

Common reasons people leave Bitdefender GravityZone: many features sit in separate add-ons or higher tiers, and console has a lot of settings to learn for a small IT team. We ranked 7 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Bitdefender GravityZone, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. CrowdStrike Falcon currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1CrowdStrike Falcon logoCrowdStrike FalconPaid$59.99 per device/year (Falcon Go, billed annually)NoWeb, Windows, macOS +17 of 779.8
2SoSophos EndpointPaid—NoWeb, Windows, macOS +14 of 478.2
3SentinelOne Singularity logoSentinelOne SingularityPaid$179.99 per endpoint/year (Singularity Complete)NoWeb, Windows, macOS +38 of 859.6
4Malwarebytes logoMalwarebytesFree plan + paid$59.99 a year (Standard, 3 devices)NoWindows, macOS, Android +16 of 651.2
5Kaspersky logoKasperskyPaid—NoWindows, macOS, Android +24 of 450.0
6ESET PROTECT logoESET PROTECTPaid—NoWeb, Windows, macOS +45 of 542.3
7Cortex XDR logoCortex XDRPaid—NoWeb, Windows, macOS +15 of 542.3
  1. CrowdStrike Falcon logo

    1. CrowdStrike FalconTop pick

    Best for: Businesses of any size that want a top-tier EDR, from self-serve bundles to managed detection

    PaidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux

    79.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Bitdefender GravityZone

    Cloud-only EDR with stronger threat hunting for companies moving to a dedicated security team.

    Pros

    • Self-serve bundles with published per-device prices
    • Single lightweight sensor for Windows, macOS and Linux
    • Managed detection and response available for teams without a SOC
    • 15-day free trial without a credit card

    Cons

    • Costs climb quickly as you add modules beyond the bundles
    • Falcon Go is capped at 100 devices
    • A faulty update in July 2024 caused a worldwide Windows outage
    Visit CrowdStrike Falcon Compare with Bitdefender GravityZoneDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is CrowdStrike Falcon a good Bitdefender GravityZone alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    Starting price
    $59.99 per device/year (Falcon Go, billed annually)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026crowdstrike.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Monthly billing
    From $7.99 per device/month (Falcon Go)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026crowdstrike.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    15 days, no card
    Checked Nov 8, 2026crowdstrike.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Operating systems
    Windows, macOS, Linux
    Checked Nov 8, 2026crowdstrike.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Falcon Go device limit
    100 devices
    Checked Nov 8, 2026crowdstrike.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Falcon Pro plan
    $99.99 per device/year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026crowdstrike.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Falcon Enterprise plan
    $184.99 per device/year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026crowdstrike.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. So

    2. Sophos Endpoint

    Best for: Small and mid-size organisations buying through an IT partner, often alongside Sophos MDR or firewalls

    PaidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux

    78.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Bitdefender GravityZone

    Similar mid-market endpoint suite with built-in XDR and an optional managed response service.

    Pros

    • CryptoGuard detects ransomware encryption and rolls files back
    • One agent for Windows, macOS and Linux endpoints and servers
    • Optional 24/7 managed detection and response from Sophos
    • 30-day free trial

    Cons

    • No published prices; bought through partners
    • EDR and XDR features cost extra over the base product
    Visit Sophos Endpoint Compare with Bitdefender GravityZoneDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.1563
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Sophos Endpoint a good Bitdefender GravityZone alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Operating systems
    Windows, macOS, Linux
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sophos.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Ransomware rollback
    CryptoGuard
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sophos.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Exploit mitigations
    60+ on by default
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sophos.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sophos.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. SentinelOne Singularity logo

    3. SentinelOne Singularity

    Best for: Security teams that want autonomous EDR with rollback and AI-assisted investigation

    PaidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Bitdefender GravityZone

    Autonomous EDR with automatic rollback, a step up in detection and response depth.

    Pros

    • One-click rollback and remediation after an attack
    • Covers endpoints, cloud workloads, identity and mobile devices
    • Published per-endpoint prices for the main packages

    Cons

    • Annual per-endpoint pricing is higher than Microsoft Defender bundled in Microsoft 365
    • Enterprise tier and add-ons need a sales quote
    • Feature depth is aimed at teams with security analysts
    Visit SentinelOne Singularity Compare with Bitdefender GravityZoneDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is SentinelOne Singularity a good Bitdefender GravityZone alternative?

    Verified facts

    8 of 8 verified
    Singularity Complete
    $179.99 per endpoint/year
    Checked Nov 1, 2026sentinelone.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Singularity Commercial
    $229.99 per endpoint/year
    Checked Nov 1, 2026sentinelone.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Ransomware rollback
    One-click
    Checked Nov 1, 2026sentinelone.com(opens source in a new tab)
    US government
    FedRAMP High authorized
    Checked Nov 1, 2026sentinelone.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Mobile protection
    iOS and Android
    Checked Nov 1, 2026sentinelone.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $179.99 per endpoint/year (Singularity Complete)
    Checked Nov 2, 2026sentinelone.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Singularity Commercial plan
    $229.99 per endpoint/year
    Checked Nov 2, 2026sentinelone.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Singularity Enterprise plan
    Custom quote
    Checked Nov 2, 2026sentinelone.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Malwarebytes logo

    4. Malwarebytes

    Best for: People who want a familiar anti-malware scanner across several platforms

    Free plan + paidWindows, macOS, Android, iOS

    51.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Bitdefender GravityZone

    Simpler anti-malware with business plans, easier for very small teams that want less to configure.

    Pros

    • Free scanner is handy for cleaning up an already infected machine
    • One subscription covers Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices
    • Paid plans include a scam and ad blocking browser extension

    Cons

    • Real-time protection requires a paid subscription
    • Higher tiers bundle a VPN and identity services some people won't need
    • Feature set differs between operating systems
    Visit Malwarebytes Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.341
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Malwarebytes a good Bitdefender GravityZone alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Free version
    Cleanup scanner
    Checked Nov 8, 2026malwarebytes.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $59.99 a year (Standard, 3 devices)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026malwarebytes.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Money-back guarantee
    60 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026malwarebytes.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, Mac, Android, iOS
    Checked Nov 8, 2026malwarebytes.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Plus plan
    $79.99 a year, adds VPN
    Checked Nov 8, 2026malwarebytes.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Standard Family plan
    $119.99 a year, 10 devices
    Checked Nov 8, 2026malwarebytes.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Kaspersky logo

    5. Kaspersky

    Best for: Home users outside the US who want a full security suite with VPN and parental controls bundled

    PaidWindows, macOS, Android, iOS, Linux

    50.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Bitdefender GravityZone

    Long-standing antivirus vendor whose business endpoint plans also offer cloud or on-prem management.

    Pros

    • Strong results in independent antivirus lab tests
    • Higher plans bundle VPN, password manager and parental controls
    • Covers desktop and mobile platforms under one subscription

    Cons

    • No longer sold or updated in the United States following a 2024 US government ban
    • Mobile features are limited in some countries
    • Bundled cleanup and upsell tools add clutter if you only want antivirus
    Visit Kaspersky Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.338
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Kaspersky a good Bitdefender GravityZone alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Entry plan
    Kaspersky Standard
    Checked Nov 1, 2026kaspersky.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Linux
    Checked Nov 1, 2026kaspersky.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Money-back guarantee
    30 days
    Checked Nov 1, 2026kaspersky.com(opens source in a new tab)
    System requirements
    Windows 7 SP1 or later, macOS 14 or later
    Checked Nov 8, 2026kaspersky.com(opens source in a new tab)
  6. ESET PROTECT logo

    6. ESET PROTECT

    Best for: Businesses that want light, well-tested endpoint protection with a cloud or self-hosted console

    PaidSelf-hostableWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Self-hosted

    42.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Bitdefender GravityZone

    Similar cloud-or-on-prem console with light agents and a 30-day trial.

    Pros

    • Cloud console or self-hosted server on Windows, Linux or a virtual appliance
    • Tiered plans let small firms start basic and add EDR later
    • Cloud version manages up to 50,000 devices from one console
    • Includes full-disk encryption management for Windows and macOS on higher tiers

    Cons

    • Mobile device management has ended in the on-prem version
    • Advanced detection, MDR and patching only come with higher tiers
    • Several separate components (agent, bridge, hub) to understand at first
    Visit ESET PROTECT Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is ESET PROTECT a good Bitdefender GravityZone alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free trial
    30 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026eset.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Deployment
    Cloud or on-premises
    Checked Nov 8, 2026eset.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Cloud scale
    Up to 50,000 devices
    Checked Nov 8, 2026help.eset.com(opens source in a new tab)
    On-prem server
    Windows, Linux or virtual appliance
    Checked Nov 4, 2026help.eset.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Mobile management
    Android and iOS (cloud version)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026help.eset.com(opens source in a new tab)
  7. Cortex XDR logo

    7. Cortex XDR

    Best for: Security teams that want endpoint protection plus cross-source detection, especially if they already use Palo Alto

    PaidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux

    42.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Bitdefender GravityZone

    Deeper cross-source detection for security teams that already run Palo Alto gear.

    Pros

    • Correlates endpoint, network, cloud, identity and email data in one incident view
    • Custom detection rules and a REST API for alerts and incidents
    • Optional Unit 42 managed detection and response inside the same tenant
    • Fits neatly with other Palo Alto firewalls and Cortex products

    Cons

    • No public pricing; you have to go through sales or a partner
    • Built for trained security analysts, so small IT teams may find it heavy
    • Gets most of its value when paired with other Palo Alto products
    Visit Cortex XDR Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Cortex XDR a good Bitdefender GravityZone alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Data sources
    Endpoint, network, cloud, identity and email
    Checked Nov 8, 2026paloaltonetworks.com(opens source in a new tab)
    API
    REST API for alerts and incidents
    Checked Nov 8, 2026paloaltonetworks.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Custom detection rules
    BIOCs, IOCs and correlation rules
    Checked Nov 8, 2026paloaltonetworks.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Managed service
    Unit 42 MDR runs inside the Cortex XDR tenant
    Checked Nov 8, 2026paloaltonetworks.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    Google Security Operations
    Checked Nov 8, 2026paloaltonetworks.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Bitdefender GravityZone alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

CrowdStrike Falcon logo

Best Bitdefender GravityZone alternative for most people

CrowdStrike Falcon

Cloud-only EDR with stronger threat hunting for companies moving to a dedicated security team.

Malwarebytes logo

Best Bitdefender GravityZone alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Malwarebytes

Simpler anti-malware with business plans, easier for very small teams that want less to configure.

ESET PROTECT logo

Best Bitdefender GravityZone alternative for self-hosting

ESET PROTECT

Similar cloud-or-on-prem console with light agents and a 30-day trial.

So

Best Bitdefender GravityZone alternative for Mac

Sophos Endpoint

Similar mid-market endpoint suite with built-in XDR and an optional managed response service.

SentinelOne Singularity logo

Best Bitdefender GravityZone alternative for Windows

SentinelOne Singularity

Autonomous EDR with automatic rollback, a step up in detection and response depth.

Kaspersky logo

Best Bitdefender GravityZone alternative for Linux

Kaspersky

Long-standing antivirus vendor whose business endpoint plans also offer cloud or on-prem management.

SentinelOne Singularity logo

Best Bitdefender GravityZone alternative for iPhone and Android

SentinelOne Singularity

Autonomous EDR with automatic rollback, a step up in detection and response depth.

Cortex XDR logo

Best Bitdefender GravityZone alternative for working in the browser

Cortex XDR

Deeper cross-source detection for security teams that already run Palo Alto gear.

Bitdefender GravityZone alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Bitdefender GravityZone?

CrowdStrike Falcon ranks first right now. Cloud-only EDR with stronger threat hunting for companies moving to a dedicated security team. Sophos Endpoint and SentinelOne Singularity follow it in our ranking.

Bitdefender GravityZone vs CrowdStrike Falcon: what's the difference?

Both Bitdefender GravityZone and CrowdStrike Falcon are paid products. Only Bitdefender GravityZone runs on iOS and Android.

Is Bitdefender GravityZone free?

Bitdefender GravityZone is a paid product. Free trial: Yes. Checked on Bitdefender GravityZone's own site, November 2026.

How much do Bitdefender GravityZone alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Bitdefender GravityZone alternatives: CrowdStrike Falcon, $59.99 per device/year (Falcon Go, billed annually); SentinelOne Singularity, $179.99 per endpoint/year (Singularity Complete); Malwarebytes, $59.99 a year (Standard, 3 devices). Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to Bitdefender GravityZone?

Yes. Malwarebytes (free plan + paid) has a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Bitdefender GravityZone?

None of the 7 alternatives in this list is open source.

Which Bitdefender GravityZone alternatives work on Linux?

CrowdStrike Falcon, Sophos Endpoint, SentinelOne Singularity, Kaspersky and ESET PROTECT run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Bitdefender GravityZone?

The complaints we hear most: many features sit in separate add-ons or higher tiers; console has a lot of settings to learn for a small IT team; mobile protection is an add-on, not part of the base package.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Bitdefender GravityZone, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.