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Why customers choose ESET over Bitdefender

 

Superior protection

The highest protection accuracy in tests

100%

ESET

N/A*

Bitdefender

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.

Better Protection Accuracy according to SE Labs test. Source

Better end-user rating

Higher overall satisfaction, according to customers

8.9/10

ESET

8.8/10

Bitdefender

See it for yourself

Rated higher by real customers, ESET delivers effective protection and value for money, for businesses of all sizes. Source

Better Support

Rated by real users

9.5

ESET

5.6

Bitdefender

Peace of mind with best customer service

ESET delivers high-touch, localized customer support across time zones, channels, and languages exceeding expectations.

Comparison of User Support Ratings on Trustradius. Source

 

*Bitdefender is not considered a leading endpoint vendor by SE Labs.

Compare ESET vs. Bitdefender

ESET PROTECT Complete vs. Bitdefender GravityZone Business Security

Prevention

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

  • Next-generation antivirus
  • Protection against ransomware attacks
  • Protection of cloud workloads
     
  • Firewall control
  • Web access protection
  • Device control
  • Server protection
  • Linux protection
  • Vulnerability reporting
  • Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) Sandbox
  • Live reputation check
  • Anti-phishing
  • Email protection
  • Secure browser
  • Mobile Device Management and Threat Defense
  • Patch management
  • Cloud application protection for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace
  • Encryption

Detection

AI-Powered Threat Detection with Deep Learning & Threat DNA.

  • Protection against zero-day threats with cloud sandbox analysis, leaving IT assets untouched
  • Proprietary Ransomware Shield technology 
  • Next-Gen Ransomware Rollback technology, with automated restoration
  • Exploit blocker
  • Brute-force attack protection
  • UEFI/ Registry/ WMI Inspection
  • Network attack protection
  • Botnet protection
  • DNA detections

Comprehensive security ecosystem

Tailored tiered offering addressing all security needs, with cloud, on-prem and air-gapped deployment options.

  • Proprietary ransomware remediation technology
  • Comprehensive EPP features included
  • Localized in 39 languages
  • Mobile Security with Anti-Theft (Android, iOS, iPadOS)
  • Advanced Customization & Rule Control

Prevention

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

  • Next-generation antivirus
  • Protection against ransomware attacks
  • Protection of cloud workloads
  • Firewall control
  • Web access protection
  • Device control
  • Server protection
  • Linux protection
  • Vulnerability reporting
  • Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) Sandbox
  • Live reputation check
  • Anti-phishing
  • Email protection
  • Secure browser
  • Mobile Device Management and Threat Defense
  • Patch management
  • Cloud application protection for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace
  • Encryption

Detection

AI-Powered Threat Detection with Deep Learning & Threat DNA.

  • Protection against zero-day threats with cloud sandbox analysis, leaving IT assets untouched
  • Proprietary Ransomware Shield technology 
  • Next-Gen Ransomware Rollback technology, with automated restoration
  • Exploit blocker
  • Brute-force attack protection
  • UEFI/ Registry/ WMI Inspection
  • Network attack protection
  • Botnet protection
  • DNA detections

Comprehensive security ecosystem

Tailored tiered offering addressing all security needs, with cloud, on-prem and air-gapped deployment options.

  • Proprietary ransomware remediation technology
  • Comprehensive EPP features included
  • Localized in 39 languages
  • Mobile Security with Anti-Theft (Android, iOS, iPadOS)
  • Advanced Customization & Rule Control

Bitdefender

Prevention

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

  • Next-generation antivirus
  • Protection against ransomware attacks
  • Protection of cloud workloads as a standalone product
  • Firewall control
  • Web access protection
  • Device control
  • Server protection
  • Linux protection
  • Vulnerability reporting
  • Sandbox
  • Live reputation check
  • Anti-phishing
  • Email protection
  • Secure browser
  • Mobile protection as a paid add-on
  • Patch management as a paid add-on
  • Cloud collaboration protection
     
  • Encryption as a paid add-on

Detection

Potential gaps for malware intrusion.
 

  • Malware detection on device
     
  • Ransomware Protection
  • Proprietary Ransomware Rollback technology, however off by default
  • Anti-exploit
  • Brute-force attack protection
  • UEFI/ Regstry/ WMI Inspection
  • Network attack protection
  • Botnet protection
  • DNA detections

Comprehensive security ecosystem

Product tiers that fall short in covering all attack vectors, with key features offered as paid add-ons.
 

  • Proprietary ransomware remediation technology
  • Features available as paid add-ons
  • Interface localized to some languages
  • Mobile Security available only as a paid add-on
     

  • Limited options

 

Prevention

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

  • Next-generation antivirus
  • Protection against ransomware attacks
  • Protection of cloud workloads as a standalone product
  • Firewall control
  • Web access protection
  • Device control
  • Server protection
  • Linux protection
  • Vulnerability reporting
  • Sandbox
  • Live reputation check
  • Anti-phishing
  • Email protection
  • Secure browser
  • Mobile protection as a paid add-on
     
  • Patch management as a paid add-on
  • Cloud collaboration protection
     
  • Encryption as a paid add-on

Detection

Potential gaps for malware intrusion.
 

  • Malware detection on device
     
  • Ransomware Protection
  • Proprietary Ransomware Rollback technology, however off by default
  • Anti-exploit
  • Brute-force attack protection
  • UEFI/ Regstry/ WMI Inspection
  • Network attack protection
  • Botnet protection
  • DNA detections

Comprehensive security ecosystem

Product tiers that fall short in covering all attack vectors, with key features offered as paid add-ons.

  • Proprietary ransomware remediation technology
  • Features available as paid add-ons
  • Interface localized to some languages
  • Mobile Security available only as a paid add-on

  • Limited options

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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

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