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Why businesses choose ESET over Kaspersky

 

Superior protection

Excellent malware protection rates in tests

99.6%

ESET

99.0%

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

4.6

ESET PROTECT

N/A*

Kaspersky Next

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

8.8

ESET PROTECT

8.4

Kaspersky Endpoint Security

Get the best value for money

ESET PROTECT 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 Kaspersky.

Comparison of overall rating on TrustRadius. Source

*Kaspersky products have been banned in the United States, citing national security concerns. Source
The vendor has also been excluded from Endpoint Protection Platform market analyses, leaving potential customers without a reliable way to evaluate performance.

Compare ESET vs. Kaspersky

ESET PROTECT Complete vs. Kaspersky Next EDR Foundations

Prevention

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

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

Cloud, on-prem and air-gapped deployment options available from the entry level tier.

  • Trusted globally
     
  • Proprietary ransomware remediation technology
  • Mobile Security with Anti-Theft (Android, iOS, iPadOS)
  • Easy deployment. Advanced Customization & Rule Control

Prevention

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

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

Cloud, on-prem and air-gapped deployment options available from the entry level tier.

  • Trusted globally
     
  • Proprietary ransomware remediation technology
  • Mobile Security with Anti-Theft (Android, iOS, iPadOS)
  • Easy deployment. Advanced Customization & Rule Control

Kaspersky

Prevention

Less efficient defense with lower protection rates leaves open gaps for cybercriminals.

  • Next-generation antivirus
  • Protection against ransomware attacks
  • Firewall control
  • Web access protection
  • Device control
  • Live reputation check
  • Anti-phishing
  • Secure browser
  • Mobile Threat Defense
  • Vulnerability reporting
  • Patch management
  • Cloud collaboration protection as a paid add-on
     
  • Sandbox
  • Encryption

Detection

Resource intensive and less effective in detecting malware.

  • Malware detection on device
     
  • Ransomware Protection
  • Ransomware rollback
     
  • Anti-exploitation
  • Brute-force attack protection
  • UEFI/ Regstry/ WMI Inspection
  • Network attack protection
  • Botnet protection
  • DNA detections

Comprehensive security ecosystem

Cloud-only deployment, unsuitable for companies with strict security needs.

  • Banned by the US Department of Commerce, citing security concerns
  • No ransomware remediation capability
  • Mobile Device Management available for Android only
  • Simple to deploy but missing granular control and additional customization options

 

Prevention

Less efficient defense with lower protection rates leaves open gaps for cybercriminals.

  • Next-generation antivirus
  • Protection against ransomware attacks
  • Firewall control
  • Web access protection
  • Device control
  • Live reputation check
  • Anti-phishing
  • Secure browser
  • Mobile Threat Defense
     
  • Vulnerability reporting
  • Patch management
  • Cloud collaboration protection as a paid add-on
  • Sandbox
  • Encryption

Detection

Resource intensive and less effective in detecting malware.

  • Malware detection on device
     
  • Ransomware Protection
  • Ransomware rollback
     
  • Anti-exploitation
  • Brute-force attack protection
  • UEFI/ Regstry/ WMI Inspection
  • Network attack protection
  • Botnet protection
  • DNA detections

Comprehensive security ecosystem

Cloud-only deployment, unsuitable for companies with strict security needs.

  • Banned by the US Department of Commerce, citing security concerns
  • No ransomware remediation capability
     
  • Mobile Device Management available for Android only
  • Simple to deploy but missing granular control and additional customization options

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
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