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Why businesses choose ESET over Kaspersky

 

Superior protection

Excellent malware protection rates in tests
 

99.3%

ESET

99.1%

Kaspersky

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 malware protection rate according to AV-Comparative test. Source

Better satisfaction

Better overall rating according to users

4.5

ESET PROTECT

N/A*

Kaspersky Endpoint Security

Peace of mind with excellent customer support

ESET delivers high-quality technical support, highly rated product functionalities, and a lower impact on performance. 

Comparison of overall Rating on Gartner Peer Insights not available. Kaspersky has been excluded from Endpoint Protection Platforms comparisons. Source

Higher end-user rating

Higher overall satisfaction, according to customers

9.0

ESET PROTECT

8.9

Kaspersky Endpoint Security

Get the best value for money

ESET delivers good value and lives up to its promises. Customers are satisfied with our feature set and gave us a higher overall rating compared to Kaspersky. 

Comparison of overall rating on TrustRadius. Source

*Kaspersky has been excluded from Endpoint Protection Platforms comparisons.

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ESET PROTECT Entry vs. Kaspersky Small Office Security

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
  • Anti-phishing
  • Secure browser
  • Device control
  • Web control
  • Firewall control

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.
 

  • Malware protection does not depend on online connection
  • Mobile Device Management with Anti-Theft (Android, iOS and iPadOS)
  • Simple to deploy, with robust setting options and rules
  • Trusted and allowed globally

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
  • Anti-phishing
  • Secure browser
  • Device control
  • Web control
  • Firewall control

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.
 

  • Malware protection does not depend on online connection
  • Mobile Device Management with Anti-Theft (Android, iOS and iPadOS)
  • Simple to deploy, with robust setting options and rules
  • Trusted and allowed globally

Kaspersky

Prevention

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

  • Next-generation antivirus
  • Disk encryption
  • Sandbox
  • Office 365 security
  • Anti-phishing
  • Secure browser
  • Device control
  • Web control
  • Firewall control

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 50 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.

  • Malware protection relies heavily on online connection
  • Mobile Device Management available for Android only
  • Simple to deploy but missing granular control and additional customization options
  • Banned by the US Department of Commerce, citing security concerns

Prevention

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

  • Next-generation antivirus
  • Disk encryption
  • Sandbox
  • Office 365 security
  • Anti-phishing
  • Secure browser
  • Device control
  • Web control
  • Firewall control

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 50 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.

  • Malware protection relies heavily on online connection
  • Mobile Device Management available for Android only
  • Simple to deploy but missing granular control and additional customization options
  • Banned by the US Department of Commerce, citing security concerns

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

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