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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    ESET PROTECT

    Score9.1 out of 10
    N/AESET provides Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) capabilities via the ESET PROTECT Platform, covering Windows, Mac, Linux, and both Android and iOS operating systems, providing Mobile Device Management functionality. It comes with multi-tenant management, ensuring real-time visibility for both on-premises and off-premises endpoints as well as full reporting for ESET enterprise-grade solutions. ESET PROTECT management platform can be deployed on-premise or in-cloud. For organizations looking to…

    $49.99

    per year

    Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/AMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint (formerly Microsoft Defender ATP) is a holistic, cloud delivered endpoint security solution that includes risk-based vulnerability management and assessment, attack surface reduction, behavioral based and cloud-powered next generation protection, endpoint detection and response (EDR), automatic investigation and remediation, managed hunting services, rich APIs, and unified security management.

    $2.50

    per user/per month

    Pricing
    ESET PROTECTMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint
    Editions & Modules
    Essential
    $49.99
    per year 1 device
    Premium
    $59.99
    per year 1 device
    Ultimate
    $179.99
    per year 5 devices
    Academic
    $2.50
    per user/per month
    Standalone
    $5.20
    per user/per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ESET PROTECTMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsESET offers are tailored to each customer’s needs. ESET takes pride in working with customers and partners to find the perfect solution for their security challenges at the right price. Contacting an ESET partner or sales representative ensures each solution is made-to-measure and precisely fits the size, complexity of IT environment and level of protection to match the customer’s business requirements. Pricing percentage is dependent on number of years and devices purchased.
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    Community Pulse
    ESET PROTECTMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint
    Considered Both Products
    ESET
    Chose ESET PROTECT
    It was pre-existing when I came to this company so ESET is dug in deep and removing it would be a process. Defender was nice and is a solution I wouldn't mind moving to. My biggest concern is web protection due to the amount of password compromise request emails the user base …
    Incentivized
    Microsoft
    Chose Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
    Crowdstrike is the more feature complete product but licensing model and cost does not work well with the small business model. ESET PROTECT is considerably more complicated from a licensing perspective but once operational is a fine product.
    Incentivized
    Chose Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
    Microsoft Defender is more easy to install, upgrade and use.
    Eset is annoyingly visible.
    Incentivized
    Chose Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
    In my opinion, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is inferior to the competition. Combined with Huntress it is good (they are designed to integrate), but in my opinion, no need to use the paid version of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint when combining with Huntress, so not really …
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    25 Answers
    98%
    Would buy again
    117 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    25 Answers
    98%
    Delivers good value for the price
    109 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    96%
    Happy with the feature set
    24 Answers
    94%
    Happy with the feature set
    113 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    23 Answers
    98%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    96 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    24 Answers
    95%
    Implementation went as expected
    103 Answers
    Features
    ESET PROTECTMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint
    Endpoint Security
    Comparison of Endpoint Security features of ESET PROTECT and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
    Feature
    ESET PROTECT
    9.3
    16 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
    8.3
    56 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Anti-Exploit Technology9.216 Ratings7.753 Ratings
    Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)9.615 Ratings9.155 Ratings
    Centralized Management9.215 Ratings8.955 Ratings
    Hybrid Deployment Support9.012 Ratings7.110 Ratings
    Infection Remediation9.416 Ratings9.454 Ratings
    Vulnerability Management9.715 Ratings7.352 Ratings
    Malware Detection9.416 Ratings8.855 Ratings
    User Ratings
    ESET PROTECTMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.6
    (48 ratings)
    8.4
    (99 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (4 ratings)
    8.4
    (8 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.5
    (5 ratings)
    9.0
    (5 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ESET PROTECTMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint
    Likelihood to Recommend
    ESET
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
    Because of its integration with Windows, it is very easy to deploy and manage. Any IT department should be able to leverage the software and interface. The admin portal provides weighted recommendations that comprise the Secure Store, offering admins, security teams, and business owners valuable insights into their security footprint without requiring a strong security background. The software would be ideal for small and mid-sized businesses that cannot dedicate resources to security. Larger enterprises would also benefit, but may require the enhanced license.
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    Pros
    ESET
    • ESET provides comprehensive, transparent protection for my MacOS devices without interfering with the efficiency of my operating system.
    • It's easy to install, configure (default settings are great for just about everyone), and update.
    • ESET's customer communications, including a very detailed knowledge base online, make it clear I've chosen the right antivirus solution!
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    Microsoft
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    Cons
    ESET
    • If the system administrator has functions such as pop-up notification and alert mail transmission, I believe that countermeasures can be taken faster
    • It often gets in the way of the network system.
    • Communication between PCs under the same network may be hindered, which may be an obstacle to verification.
    Incentivized
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    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Likelihood to Renew
    ESET
    I'm giving it a 10, because I would totally have no reservations about staying on with eSet for another 3 years once our contract comes up for renewal. We are looking to transfer to a different product in January, however. This is due to a special pricing contract with the state of Ohio that made a normally much more expensive product very affordable and was cheaper than our coming eSet renewal cost. This is a very special case only available to government and educational organizations, but had that not been offered, we would have gladly stayed with eSet.
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    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Usability
    ESET
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
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    Reliability and Availability
    ESET
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
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    Performance
    ESET
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
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    Support Rating
    ESET
    Excellent support from ESET and when we had questions regarding the initial deployment they were there. The questions we put forth were answered immediately with great detail. Any of the items we put forth, scenarios, were given a good solution from ESET to fit our needs. This company stands by their product and are happy to step up when needed.
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    Microsoft
    The first time I tried to onboard my macOS endpoints to MDE I struggled for quite a bit. I had to reach out to Microsoft's MDE support team. The tech was very helpful in walking me through the steps during a screen share session
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    Implementation Rating
    ESET
    Do the full scan at the beginning and be prepared to wait until it is done. It will find things you did not know were there. You can leave on the Apple firewall as well as the ESET firewall. There have been no conflicts. Remember to remove emails from being backed up, so you do not have spam on your backup! This was the mistake I made.
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    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    ESET
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
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    Scalability
    ESET
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    ESET
    • ESET maintains the security of our machines, files, reports, etc., an invasion or infection could result in a catastrophe, loss of important data, expenses with specialized support, hours or days of work stopped until the solution is found, without ESET prevention we could have big expenses at any time.
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    Microsoft
    • Reduced incidents of security breaches lead to lower remediation costs and avoid potential financial losses and reputational damage.
    • Reduces the need for additional third-party security solutions and training, thereby lowering overall security management costs.
    • Increased efficiency and productivity of IT staff lead to better allocation of resources and cost savings.
    • Reduces the risk of fines and sanctions associated with non-compliance, ensuring business continuity and protecting revenue.
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    ScreenShots

    ESET PROTECT Screenshots

    Screenshot of ESET PROTECT Dashboard.
Unified cybersecurity platform interface providing network visibility and control. Available as cloud or on-prem deployment.

Ensures real-time visibility for all endpoints as well as full reporting and security management for all OSes.Screenshot of ESET Endpoint Security.

Advanced multilayered protection for computers and smartphones powered by ESET LiveSense technology.Screenshot of ESET Server Security.
Provides real-time protection for the company’s data passing through all general servers, network file storage including OneDrive, and multi-purpose servers to ensure business continuity.Screenshot of ESET PROTECT - Reports. 
Meets reporting requirements and saves time with scheduled reporting and dozens of customizable templates.Screenshot of ESET Full Disk Encryption. 
An encryption managed natively by ESET remote management console. It increases the  organization's data security that meets compliance regulations.Screenshot of ESET LiveGuard Advanced. 
A cloud-based technology that uses scanning, machine learning, cloud sandboxing, and in-depth behavioral analysis to prevent targeted attacks as well as new or unknown threats, especially ransomware.

    Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Screenshots

    Screenshot of blocked activitiesScreenshot of Detects & respondsScreenshot of discovers vulnerabilityScreenshot of Eliminates blind spotsScreenshot of Risk management