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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

    Trend Micro Smart Protection Suite, with XGen

    Score6 out of 10
    N/ATrend Micro offers the Smart Protection Suite with XGen, an endpoint security suite including data loss prevention and mobile device protection. The Smart Prtection Endpoint Suite is the basic edition. The Smart Protection Complete Suite also includes a message security gateway for specific applications (e.g. Office 365, Skye, Sharepoint, etc.) and web security gateway for extended capabilities.N/A
    Pricing
    ESET PROTECTTrend Micro Smart Protection Suite, with XGen
    Editions & Modules
    Essential
    $49.99
    per year 1 device
    Premium
    $59.99
    per year 1 device
    Ultimate
    $179.99
    per year 5 devices
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ESET PROTECTTrend Micro Smart Protection Suite, with XGen
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    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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    ESET PROTECTTrend Micro Smart Protection Suite, with XGen
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    Trend Micro
    Chose Trend Micro Smart Protection Suite, with XGen
    We selected Trend Micro Smart Protection Suite because we originally deployed with their company and it was best on cost savings to stick with the same company. The products are getting better, and we have more ability to look into our devices for malicious infections. The …
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
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    78%
    Would buy again
    7 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    89%
    Delivers good value for the price
    8 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    96%
    Happy with the feature set
    24 Answers
    89%
    Happy with the feature set
    8 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    23 Answers
    75%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    6 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    24 Answers
    75%
    Implementation went as expected
    6 Answers
    Features
    ESET PROTECTTrend Micro Smart Protection Suite, with XGen
    Endpoint Security
    Comparison of Endpoint Security features of ESET PROTECT and Trend Micro Smart Protection Suite, with XGen
    Feature
    ESET PROTECT
    9.3
    16 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Trend Micro Smart Protection Suite, with XGen
    9.7
    9 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Anti-Exploit Technology9.216 Ratings10.07 Ratings
    Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)9.615 Ratings10.08 Ratings
    Centralized Management9.215 Ratings10.09 Ratings
    Hybrid Deployment Support9.012 Ratings8.07 Ratings
    Infection Remediation9.416 Ratings10.08 Ratings
    Vulnerability Management9.715 Ratings10.09 Ratings
    Malware Detection9.416 Ratings10.09 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    ESET PROTECTTrend Micro Smart Protection Suite, with XGen
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.6
    (48 ratings)
    10.0
    (9 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (4 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.5
    (5 ratings)
    8.7
    (8 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ESET PROTECTTrend Micro Smart Protection Suite, with XGen
    Likelihood to Recommend
    ESET
    Fits well in
    our Medium sized organization, we still host a lot on prem with various Windows
    / Linux VM’s, ESET PROTECT supports all operating systems we currently use, Pricing is
    very aggressive compared to its other EU security offerings.

    The endpoint
    is lightweight, we’ve never had any performance issue, it has many features for
    the value and can also generate logs/reports for compliance.



    The EDR
    plugin may be overkill for a small business and requires extra IT resources to manage,
    also there is currently no XDR capability if you need that in your business.
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    Trend Micro
    As mentioned earlier, privacy and financial transaction threats will continue to risk with the current and rapid rise in tech tools/computer software. And handling such threats is NOT a core competency for many businesses. So, a paid version of such a robust systems comes well recommended - especially for those users who often use mobile banking or pay via cellphone apps
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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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    Trend Micro
    • Its easy deployment I have installation on servers
    • The level of detail in the logs is very comfortable
    • Virtual patching that you use is unique
    • Consumes few system resources
    • Its high rate of effectiveness in detecting threats
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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.
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    Trend Micro
    • During run-time you would feel that systems are slow.
    • Ability to detect cyber attack and response to cyber attacks can be improved.
    • Support for advanced malware, botnets can be improved.
    • Some investigation module are provided as optional add-on, so they should be integrated.
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    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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    Trend Micro
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    Usability
    ESET
    Provide execllent security agains malware, ransomware, and phishing. Easy to use and monitoring multiple devices and managing security settings remotely. Software firewall ability to secure network traffic and blocking websites and application at software level its gives very easy to configure .Zero-day threats as some other security products is missing with more advanced machine learning and behavioral analysis capabilities.
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    Trend Micro
    We deployed the trial version of Trend Micro Smart Protection Suite, with XGen. The trial was applied to 3 users including one from accounts to check all angles. Considering the overall performance, as detailed in prior specifics, we found it to be a very close contended to Spybot-Search and Destroy, that we have been using since 10++ years. In fact, since the later does not have an andriod app, we are, most likely, shifting to this product after locating and evaluating 2-3 close competitors. Our experience with Trend Micro Smart Protection Suite, with XGen began with its free "Trend micro housecall" around 8 years before. The minuses - 1. It does seem to be a little more resource intensive vs. Spybot search and destroy 2. The absence of cookie cleaning and associated tiered options (the kind of cookies I want to retain or delete) is one big gap
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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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    Trend Micro
    I have only had to contact technical support once, which in itself shows what a good product this is, and I received spot-on advice from the person I contacted.
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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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    Trend Micro
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    Alternatives Considered
    ESET
    Choosing ESET PROTECT rather than McAfee Security or other secuty softwares helps me more evaluate specific security requirements of the company. Considering the scalability of solution it provides, the ease of use of its interface, the level of support provided by the vendors, and the availability of reports makes it a top choice for me.
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    Trend Micro
    Everything I've used and installed before and since has been easier to implement and support. TM had attractive pricing, however, that was negated by the overall experience.
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    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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    Trend Micro
    • We have stopped multiple infections of ransomware from spreading.
    • Lost some productivity when database crashed
    • Updates tend to slow system down
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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.