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Alternatives to ESET

ESET will not suit every business. Use the replacement criteria below and compare reviews covering the same needs where available.

From ESET

What to preserve if you leave ESET

ESET is presented as endpoint protection and cybersecurity for businesses. Its review focuses on workstation and device protection with centralised administration. Before migrating, check that the new solution actually improves this aspect without creating difficulties around the number of devices and users, and the selected protection level.

Your reference

Endpoint protection and cybersecurity for businesses

Profile to protect

workstation and device protection with centralised administration

Cost to watch

the number of devices and users, and the level of protection selected

Migration test. Choose a plan for a few workstations and document who is responsible for monitoring them.

Same need, different approaches

The options to compare

Each alternative below is compared with ESET in terms of its purpose, intended users and main cost drivers.

Compare job protection on the same systems and the same type of offer. An enterprise suite and an individual license require different checks.

Cybersecurity & privacy

Avast

Antivirus and security for individuals and small businesses

To confront ESET: antivirus protection and device security. The cost to monitor side Avast is the number of devices, modules and level of protection, against the number of devices, users and the level of protection retained side ESET.

Profile
antivirus protection and device security
Cost to watch
the number of devices, modules and level of protection
Cybersecurity & privacy

Bitdefender

Endpoint security and antivirus for individuals and businesses

To confront ESET: multi-device protection with offers also for companies. The cost to be monitored side by side Bitdefender is the number of devices, users and security modules retained, against the number of devices, users and the level of protection retained side by side ESET.

Profile
protection across multiple devices, with plans also aimed at businesses
Cost to watch
the number of devices and users, and the security modules selected
Cybersecurity & privacy

Heimdal Security

Endpoint security suite and access protection

To confront ESET: a broader security approach around endpoints and access. The cost to be monitored side by side Heimdal Security is the modules activated, the number of endpoints and the level of service, against the number of devices, users and the level of protection retained side by side ESET.

Profile
a broader approach to security around endpoints and access
Cost to watch
the modules enabled, number of endpoints and level of service
Cybersecurity & privacy

Kaspersky

Antivirus and cybersecurity solutions for multiple devices

To confront ESET: multi-device antivirus and security protection. The cost to be monitored side by side Kaspersky is the number of devices, duration and protection features included, against the number of devices, users and the level of protection retained side by side ESET.

Profile
antivirus and security protection across multiple devices
Cost to watch
the number of devices, term and included protection features
Cybersecurity & privacy

Malwarebytes

Protection against malware and endpoint threats

To confront ESET: Protection against malware and threats on workstations and devices. Costs to check for Malwarebytes: the number of devices and the business features enabled; for ESET: the number of devices and users, and the selected protection level.

Profile
protection against malware and threats on workstations and devices
Cost to watch
the number of devices and business features enabled
Method

Do not change the tool for one more function.

Test the same scenario in two products. Same data, same duration. If the alternative does not remove any concrete blocking, migration is probably not worth the time it will cost.

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