ESET vs. Microsoft

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Why businesses choose ESET over Microsoft

Superior protection

Excellent protection rates in tests

99.6%

ESET

98.2%

Microsoft

Stay ahead of threats

ESET is prevention first and uses proactive defense. We stop threats before they can cause any damage and harm your business.

High Protection Rate according to AV-Comparative test. Source

Better satisfaction

Higher overall willingness to recommend by users

89%

ESET

80%

Microsoft

Peace of mind with excellent customer support

ESET delivers higher-quality technical support, better-rated product functionalities and a lower impact on performance. Our customers are more likely to recommend us compared to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.

Comparison of overall rating on Gartner Peer Insights. Source

Better end-user rating

Higher overall satisfaction, according to customers

9.0

ESET

8.4

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Get the best values for money

ESET delivers better value and lives up to its promises. Customers are satisfied with its feature set and gave us a higher overall rating compared to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.

Comparison of overall rating on TrustRadius. Source

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ESET PROTECT Complete vs. Microsoft Defender for Business

Prevention

Proactive defense, minimizing security risks with multiple layers of prevention technologies.

Next-generation antivirus
Disk encryption
Sandbox
Office 365 security and Google Workspace apps security
Vulnerability assessment
Patch management
Anti-phishing
Web control
Secure browser
Firewall control
Mobile Device Management and Threat Defense

Detection

Light on resources and effective in detecting malware, thanks to many accurate detection capabilities.

Ransomware shield
Brute-force attack protection
UEFI/ Registry/ WMI Inspection
Network attack protection
Botnet protection
DNA detections

Ecosystem

Suitable for companies of any size, without seat limits. Cloud, on-prem, and air-gapped deployment options available from the entry-level tier.

Protection does not depend on online connection
One console to manage your security
Simple to deploy, with robust setting options and rules
Security is our first and only focus

Prevention

Proactive defense, minimizing security risks with multiple layers of prevention technologies.

Next-generation antivirus
Disk encryption
Sandbox
Office 365 security and Google Workspace apps security
Vulnerability assessment
Patch management
Anti-phishing
Web control
Secure browser
Firewall control
Mobile Device Management and Threat Defense

Detection

Light on resources and effective in detecting malware, thanks to many accurate detection capabilities.

Ransomware shield
Brute-force attack protection
UEFI/ Registry/ WMI Inspection
Network attack protection
Botnet protection
DNA detections

Ecosystem

Suitable for companies of any size, without seat limits. Cloud, on-prem, and air-gapped deployment options available from the entry-level tier.

Protection does not depend on online connection
One console to manage your security
Simple to deploy, with robust setting options and rules
Security is our first and only focus

Microsoft

Prevention

Less efficient defense leaving open gaps for cybercriminals and requires additional costs.

Next-generation antivirus
Disk encryption
Sandbox
Office 365 security
Vulnerability assessment
Patch management
Anti-phishing
Web control
Secure browser
Firewall control
Mobile Device Management and Threat Defense

Detection

Resource intensive and less effective in detecting malware.

Partially blocks ransomware
Brute-force attack protection
UEFI/ Regstry/ WMI Inspection
Network attack protection
Botnet protection
DNA detections

Ecosystem

Limited to 300 seats, forcing you to purchase more expensive tiers if your company outgrows this number. Cloud-only deployment makes it unsuitable for companies with strict security needs.

Protection relies heavily on online connection
Complex navigation, multiple consoles
Complex to deploy and manage, missing granular control or additional customization options
Security is one of Microsoft's many revenue streams

Prevention

Less efficient defense leaving open gaps for cybercriminals and requires additional costs.

Next-generation antivirus
Disk encryption
Sandbox
Office 365 security
Vulnerability assessment
Patch management
Anti-phishing
Web control
Secure browser
Firewall control
Mobile Device Management and Threat Defense

Detection

Resource intensive and less effective in detecting malware.

Partially blocks ransomware
Brute-force attack protection
UEFI/ Regstry/ WMI Inspection
Network attack protection
Botnet protection
DNA detections

Ecosystem

Limited to 300 seats, forcing you to purchase more expensive tiers if your company outgrows this number. Cloud-only deployment makes it unsuitable for companies with strict security needs.

Protection relies heavily on online connection
Complex navigation, multiple consoles
Complex to deploy and manage, missing granular control or additional customization options
Security is one of Microsoft's many revenue streams

Simply activate
and protect

Address your cybersecurity talent shortage and reduce the cost of implementation and management. Ensure superior protection and take advantage of our broad range of security services including managed detection and response, and US-based support.

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Simply activate and protect

Address your cybersecurity talent shortage and reduce the cost of implementation and management. Ensure superior protection and take advantage of our broad range of security services including managed detection and response, and US-based support.

View offering and pricing

"ESET PROTECT is very good and easy to use."

IT Director, Industry: Finance (non-banking), Company Size: <50M USD
Gartner Peer Insights Review

ESET vs. Microsoft