Kaspersky Next

Kaspersky Next is a business security range that combines endpoint protection with EDR and XDR tiers. It suits organizations that need coverage across mixed operating systems and a choice of cloud or on-premises management. The trade-off is a sales-led buying process: every plan uses custom pricing, so buyers must involve Kaspersky or a partner before committing.

Overview

Kaspersky Next is built as a progression from endpoint defense to investigation, response and managed monitoring. The six plans are EDR Foundations, EDR Optimum, EDR Expert, MXDR Optimum, XDR Optimum and XDR Expert. That structure is useful when a company wants to buy only the operational depth it can staff, although comparing tiers will require a Kaspersky quotation.

The product supports Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, web, self-hosted and on-premises-oriented deployments. Kaspersky Lab was established in 1997 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. Kaspersky reports a SOC 2 Type II audit for the integrity and security of its antivirus database development and release processes, and says its data services are certified against ISO/IEC 27001:2022.

Key features

Endpoint protection and investigation

EDR Foundations targets ransomware, fileless malware, zero-day attacks and other emerging threats. Its visual threat pathway and root-cause analysis give security staff a way to reconstruct a detected attack instead of treating each alert as an isolated event. Behavioral protection, exploit blocking and server protection strengthen the baseline beyond conventional malware scanning.

Application, web and device controls span Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and Linux. That breadth makes Foundations a practical fit for organizations with varied employee devices, while device control is valuable where removable media or application access needs tighter policy.

Management and response

Foundations includes a cloud management console and can be deployed on premises when required. This is a meaningful choice for businesses with infrastructure or governance requirements that rule out an entirely cloud-managed security stack.

EDR Optimum adds IoC scanning, guided incident response, patch management, encryption management and cloud-service controls. It can identify cloud services in use and locate sensitive data in Microsoft 365 applications, making it the more credible middle tier for teams that need to investigate incidents and reduce exposure in workplace cloud accounts rather than only block threats.

MXDR Optimum is aimed at organizations that cannot provide continuous internal monitoring. It includes 24/7 threat monitoring and detection plus access to Kaspersky's expert team. That managed layer is the clearest reason to move beyond self-operated EDR, but it also makes this tier dependent on a provider relationship and a purchase conversation.

Pricing

Kaspersky Next has no free plan. Pricing is on request, and Kaspersky offers a 30-day free trial of its business EDR plans. There are no published seat quotas, renewal terms or plan prices, so procurement teams should confirm licensing scope and support costs before signing.

• Kaspersky Next EDR Foundations: custom pricing; online purchase is available, with cloud or on-premises deployment. It is the sensible starting point for endpoint controls, detection and investigation without the additional response tooling of Optimum.
• Kaspersky Next EDR Optimum: custom pricing; online purchase is available, with cloud or on-premises deployment. Choose it when IoC scanning, guided response, patching, encryption and Microsoft 365 visibility justify the step up from Foundations.
• Kaspersky Next EDR Expert: custom pricing. The plan is listed for buyers seeking a higher EDR tier, but its included capabilities are not described here, so a quotation is essential.
• Kaspersky Next MXDR Optimum: custom pricing; contact Kaspersky to purchase. Its 24/7 monitoring and expert access suit organizations without round-the-clock security operations.
• Kaspersky Next XDR Optimum: custom pricing; contact Kaspersky to purchase. It is a higher-level XDR option for buyers who need broader response coverage than the endpoint-focused tiers.
• Kaspersky Next XDR Expert: custom pricing; contact Kaspersky to purchase. Treat it as an enterprise consultation rather than a transparent self-serve subscription.

Kaspersky directs customers to partners for installation, upgrades and maintenance. That can provide implementation help, but it adds another party to evaluate alongside the software and license quote.

Platforms

Coverage includes Android, iOS, Linux, macOS and Windows, with web, self-hosted and cloud-oriented deployment options. The broad client mix is a strength for businesses standardizing security across employee endpoints and servers.

Who it's for

Kaspersky Next is best for organizations that need business endpoint security with a planned path into EDR, XDR or managed monitoring. Foundations fits teams prioritizing controls and attack analysis; Optimum fits teams that also need guided response and Microsoft 365 oversight; MXDR Optimum fits those that need continuous external monitoring. It is less suitable for buyers who require published prices, a free tier or a simple consumer checkout.

Pros and cons

• Pros: protection addresses ransomware, fileless and zero-day threats; threat-pathway and root-cause views support investigation; controls cover five major operating systems; cloud and on-premises management support different deployment policies; Optimum adds practical response, patch, encryption and Microsoft 365 capabilities; MXDR supplies 24/7 monitoring.
• Cons: every plan has custom pricing; the EDR trial lasts only 30 days; several higher tiers have few publicly described capability boundaries; installation and maintenance are routed through partners, which can complicate ownership and budgeting.

Alternatives

For a wider comparison of business endpoint tools, see Endpoint Protection Platforms. ESET Mobile Security for Android is a better fit for a single Android device and offers a free lifetime tier, while Kaspersky Next is built for organizations and multiple platforms.

Bitdefender Total Security suits households or small teams wanting a published 59.99 USD first-year annual price for five devices; Kaspersky's business tiers provide deeper EDR and managed-service options but require a quote. Deep Instinct Prevention Platform is another enterprise choice across similarly broad platforms, with DSX pricing handled by demo request.

Check Point Harmony SASE is preferable when secure-access service is the priority and a 30-day trial is useful. PC Matic offers a 60.00 USD annual Antivirus plan and a free tier for buyers seeking straightforward consumer-oriented protection. Seqrite Endpoint Protection Cloud is an alternative endpoint suite with antivirus, anti-ransomware, firewall, web filtering and vulnerability scanning. Trellix Data Loss Prevention is the more targeted choice for enterprise DLP across endpoints, email, web, networks and storage. Comodo Advanced Endpoint Protection is another custom-quote option for securing servers, desktops, laptops and mobile devices.

Verdict

Choose Kaspersky Next if your organization needs multi-platform endpoint protection today and a route to EDR, XDR or 24/7 managed monitoring as security operations mature. Its strongest reasons are the layered investigation and response features, deployment flexibility and broad device coverage. Look elsewhere if transparent pricing, a free plan or a simple self-service purchase matters more than enterprise security depth.