ESET vs. ThreatDown by Malwarebytes

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Why customers choose ESET vs. ThreatDown

 

Superior protection

Excellent protection rates in tests
 

99.6%

ESET

N/A*

ThreatDown

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

Better overall rating according to users

8.9

ESET

8.6

ThreatDown

Peace of mind with best customer service

ESET delivers high-quality technical support and our customers are happier with the feature set compared to ThreatDown.

Comparison of overall Rating on TrustRadius. Source

Higher end-user rating

Higher overall satisfaction, according to customers.

8.8

ESET

7.9

ThreatDown

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 ThreatDown.

Comparison of overall rating on TrustRadius. Source

* ThreatDown by Malwarebytes hasn't participated in business real-world testing since 2023, leaving their potential customers without a reliable benchmark against the competition.

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ESET PROTECT Complete vs. Malwarebytes ThreatDown Core

 

Prevention

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

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

Wide set of protection capabilities for all types of devices (computers, mobiles, servers) included from the entry-level tier.

  • Cloud, on-prem and air-gapped deployment options with seamless platform interface
  • Proprietary ransomware remediation technology
  • 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
  • Web access protection
  • Protection against ransomware attacks
  • Vulnerability Assessment and Patch management
  • Cloud application protection for Office 365 and Google Workspace
  • Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) Sandbox
  • Server protection
  • Mobile Device Management and Threat Defense
  • Live reputation check
  • Anti-phishing
  • Secure browser
  • Firewall control
  • 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

Wide set of protection capabilities for all types of devices (computers, mobiles, servers) included from the entry-level tier.

  • Cloud, on-prem and air-gapped deployment options with seamless platform interface
  • Proprietary ransomware remediation technology
  • Localized in 39 languages
  • Mobile Security with Anti-Theft (Android, iOS, iPadOS)
  • Advanced Customization & Rule Control

Malwarebytes

Prevention

Less efficient defense leaving open gaps for cybercriminals.

  • Next-generation antivirus
  • Web protection
  • Protection against ransomware attacks
  • Vulnerability Assessment only
  • Cloud collaboration protection
     
  • Sandbox
  • Server protection only as an add-on
  • Mobile protection only as an add-on
  • Live reputation check
  • Anti-phishing
  • Secure browser
  • Firewall control
  • Encryption

Detection

Limited protection. Higher rate of false positives.
 

  • Malware detection on device
     
  • Partially blocking ransomware
  • No Ransomware emediation capability
     
  • Blocking exploits
  • Brute-force attack protection
  • UEFI/ Regstry/ WMI Inspection
  • Network attack protection
  • Botnet protection
  • DNA detections

Comprehensive security ecosystem

PC-focused protection with add-ons to cover mobiles or servers requiring extra budget to ensure complete endpoint protection.

  • Cloud-only deployment, unsuitable for companies with strict security needs.
  • No ransomware remediation capability
  • English-only interface
  • Lacking Mobile Device Management capability
     
  • Limited setting options

 

Prevention

Less efficient defense leaving open gaps for cybercriminals.

  • Next-generation antivirus
  • Web protection
  • Protection against ransomware attacks
  • Vulnerability Assessment only
     
  • Cloud collaboration protection
     
  • Sandbox
  • Server protection only as an add-on
  • Mobile protection only as an add-on
     
  • Live reputation check
  • Anti-phishing
  • Secure browser
  • Firewall control
  • Encryption

Detection

Limited protection. Higher rate of false positives.
 

  • Malware detection on device
     
  • Partially blocking ransomware
  • No Ransomware emediation capability
     
  • Blocking exploits
  • Brute-force attack protection
  • UEFI/ Regstry/ WMI Inspection
  • Network attack protection
  • Botnet protection
  • DNA detections

Comprehensive security ecosystem

PC-focused protection with add-ons to cover mobiles or servers requiring extra budget to ensure complete endpoint protection.

  • Cloud-only deployment, unsuitable for companies with strict security needs.
  • No ransomware remediation capability
     
  • English-only interface
  • Lacking Mobile Device Management capability
  • Limited setting 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

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