# ESET PROTECT vs Microsoft Defender XDR Comparison --- ## AI Generated Summary - **G2 reviewers report** that ESET PROTECT excels in central management capabilities, allowing users to monitor and manage client devices effectively. One user highlighted the ability to check if clients are up-to-date and manage USB drive access through a single tool, which enhances overall security management. - **Users say** that Microsoft Defender XDR offers strong integration with threat intelligence, making it easy to stay updated on vulnerabilities. This tight integration is appreciated for providing **unified visibility** and facilitating investigative responses, which can be crucial for organizations needing to respond quickly to threats. - **Reviewers mention** that ESET PROTECT provides robust protection against malware, with users noting that it helps ensure data security for projects and monitors device compliance effectively. This focus on security and compliance is particularly beneficial for teams managing sensitive information. - **According to verified reviews** , Microsoft Defender XDR is praised for its ease of use, with users finding the interface intuitive and straightforward. This user-friendly design helps teams quickly adapt to the software, which is essential for maintaining productivity in fast-paced environments. - **G2 reviewers highlight** that ESET PROTECT has a higher overall satisfaction score compared to Microsoft Defender XDR, reflecting a more favorable user experience. Users appreciate features like web control and application blocking, which contribute to a more secure and controlled environment. - **Users report** that while both products have strong capabilities, ESET PROTECT's higher ratings in areas like response automation and real-time detection suggest it may be better suited for organizations that prioritize proactive threat management and quick response times. | | ESET PROTECT | Microsoft Defender XDR | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 971 | 288 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (45.5% of reviews) | Enterprise (38.0% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | Contact Us | Free Trial | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### ESET PROTECT Pros: - Ease of Use (94 reviews) - Protection (78 reviews) Cons: - Learning Curve (32 reviews) - Difficult Configuration (31 reviews) ### Microsoft Defender XDR Pros: - Automation (1 reviews) - Customer Support (1 reviews) Cons: - Expensive (1 reviews) - Expertise Required (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | ESET PROTECT | Microsoft Defender XDR | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.3 (838 reviews) | 8.9 (248 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (839 reviews) | 8.8 (252 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.8 (577 reviews) | 8.4 (130 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.5 (417 reviews) | 8.7 (124 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.9 (777 reviews) | 8.8 (247 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.9 (407 reviews) | 8.9 (123 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.7 (827 reviews) | 9.5 (237 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### ESET PROTECT #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: ESET PROTECT Advanced Price: Contact Us Description: Best-in-class endpoint protection against ransomware & zero-day threats. Cross-platform solution with easy-to-use cloud or on-prem management, server security, advanced threat defense, and full disk encryption. Key Features: - Console - Server Security - Modern Endpoint Protection [Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### Microsoft Defender XDR #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Free Trial Price: Free Trial Key Features: - Encrypted Storage - Provides some level of encryption of files and data in transit and sensitive information while it lives online. - Anomaly Detection - Constantly monitors activity related to user behavior and compares activity to benchmarked patterns. - Data loss Prevention - Stores data securely either on premise or in an adjacent cloud database to prevent loss of data at rest.. [Learn more about Microsoft Defender XDR](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-xdr/reviews) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Endpoint Protection Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ESET PROTECT** | 9.2/10 | 288 | | **Microsoft Defender XDR** | N/A | N/A | #### Administration | Feature | ESET PROTECT | Microsoft Defender XDR | |---|---|---| | **Compliance** | 9.3 (225 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Web Control** | 9.2 (227 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Application Control** | 9.1 (223 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Asset Management** | 9.0 (215 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Device Control** | 9.1 (223 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Functionality | Feature | ESET PROTECT | Microsoft Defender XDR | |---|---|---| | **System Isolation** | 9.1 (220 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Firewall** | 9.2 (228 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Endpoint Intelligence** | 9.2 (226 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Malware Detection** | 9.3 (247 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Analysis | Feature | ESET PROTECT | Microsoft Defender XDR | |---|---|---| | **Automated Remediation** | 9.1 (223 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Incident Reports** | 9.2 (221 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Behavioral Analysis** | 8.9 (88 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Malware Analysis Tools | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ESET PROTECT** | 9.5/10 | 100 | | **Microsoft Defender XDR** | N/A | N/A | #### Detection | Feature | ESET PROTECT | Microsoft Defender XDR | |---|---|---| | **Malware Detection** | 9.6 (85 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Compliance Monitoring** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Threat Alerting** | 9.5 (83 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Analysis | Feature | ESET PROTECT | Microsoft Defender XDR | |---|---|---| | **Malware Evaluation** | 9.6 (85 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Sandboxing** | 9.0 (78 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Threat Intelligence** | 9.5 (82 reviews) | Not enough data | | **File Analysis** | 9.5 (83 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Response | Feature | ESET PROTECT | Microsoft Defender XDR | |---|---|---| | **Response Automation** | 9.4 (83 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Malware Removal** | 9.5 (85 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Data Protection** | 9.5 (84 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | ESET PROTECT | Microsoft Defender XDR | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ESET PROTECT** | 9.8/10 | 37 | | **Microsoft Defender XDR** | 8.8/10 | 188 | #### Detection & Response | Feature | ESET PROTECT | Microsoft Defender XDR | |---|---|---| | **Response Automation** | 9.8 (30 reviews) | 8.8 (168 reviews) | | **Threat Hunting** | 9.8 (31 reviews) | 8.9 (173 reviews) | | **Rule-Based Detection** | 9.7 (31 reviews) | 8.8 (167 reviews) | | **Real-Time Detection** | 9.9 (30 reviews) | 9.1 (171 reviews) | #### Management | Feature | ESET PROTECT | Microsoft Defender XDR | |---|---|---| | **Extensibility** | 9.8 (28 reviews) | 8.7 (165 reviews) | | **Workflow Automation** | 9.9 (31 reviews) | 8.5 (161 reviews) | | **Unified Visibility** | 9.7 (29 reviews) | 8.7 (165 reviews) | #### Analytics | Feature | ESET PROTECT | Microsoft Defender XDR | |---|---|---| | **Threat Intelligence** | 9.7 (31 reviews) | 8.9 (170 reviews) | | **Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning** | 9.5 (30 reviews) | 8.6 (167 reviews) | | **Data Collection** | 9.7 (31 reviews) | 8.8 (168 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms | Feature | ESET PROTECT | Microsoft Defender XDR | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | 9.7 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | 9.8 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | 9.9 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Services - Extended Detection and Response (XDR) | Feature | ESET PROTECT | Microsoft Defender XDR | |---|---|---| | **Managed Services** | 9.9 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Managed Detection and Response (MDR) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ESET PROTECT** | 9.6/10 | 32 | | **Microsoft Defender XDR** | N/A | N/A | #### Platform Features | Feature | ESET PROTECT | Microsoft Defender XDR | |---|---|---| | **24/7 support** | 9.2 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Proactive report alerts** | 9.8 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Application control** | 9.6 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Proactive threat hunting** | 9.7 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Rapid response time** | 9.7 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Customizeable reports** | 9.8 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Managed Services** | 9.5 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Automation Capabilities | Feature | ESET PROTECT | Microsoft Defender XDR | |---|---|---| | **Automated remediation** | 9.8 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Automated investigation** | 9.6 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | | **AI Agents** | 8.8 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Antivirus | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ESET PROTECT** | 6.1/10 | 40 | | **Microsoft Defender XDR** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | ESET PROTECT | Microsoft Defender XDR | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | 6.0 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | 6.1 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ESET PROTECT** | 9.9/10 | 35 | | **Microsoft Defender XDR** | N/A | N/A | #### Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) | Feature | ESET PROTECT | Microsoft Defender XDR | |---|---|---| | **Managed Services** | 9.9 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Cloud Security | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ESET PROTECT** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Defender XDR** | N/A | N/A | #### Cloud Visibility | Feature | ESET PROTECT | Microsoft Defender XDR | |---|---|---| | **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cloud Registry** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security | Feature | ESET PROTECT | Microsoft Defender XDR | |---|---|---| | **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data loss Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Identity | Feature | ESET PROTECT | Microsoft Defender XDR | |---|---|---| | **SSO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **User Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Endpoint Protection | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ESET PROTECT** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Defender XDR** | N/A | N/A | #### System Control | Feature | ESET PROTECT | Microsoft Defender XDR | |---|---|---| | **Device Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Web Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Application Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Asset Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **System Isolation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Vulnerability Prevention | Feature | ESET PROTECT | Microsoft Defender XDR | |---|---|---| | **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Firewall** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Malware Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security Management | Feature | ESET PROTECT | Microsoft Defender XDR | |---|---|---| | **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security Validation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Compliance ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/extended-detection-and-response-xdr-platforms) **Unique to ESET PROTECT (6):** [Endpoint Protection Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-protection-platforms), [Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/managed-detection-and-response-mdr), [Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-detection-response-edr), [Malware Analysis Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/malware-analysis-tools), [Patch Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/patch-management), [Antivirus Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/antivirus) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | ESET PROTECT | Microsoft Defender XDR | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 44.2% | 24.4% | | **Mid-Market** | 45.5% | 37.6% | | **Enterprise** | 10.3% | 38.0% | ### By Industry #### ESET PROTECT - **Information Technology and Services:** 13.2% - **Computer Software:** 5.5% - **Construction:** 4.5% - **Computer & Network Security:** 3.9% - **Internet:** 3.6% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.9% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 2.9% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.8% - **Education Management:** 2.7% - **Staffing and Recruiting:** 2.4% - **Other:** 55.5% #### Microsoft Defender XDR - **Information Technology and Services:** 28.8% - **Computer Software:** 9.6% - **Computer & Network Security:** 9.2% - **Financial Services:** 3.7% - **Banking:** 3.0% - **Management Consulting:** 2.6% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.2% - **Airlines/Aviation:** 1.8% - **Oil & Energy:** 1.8% - **Information Services:** 1.5% - **Other:** 35.8% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to ESET PROTECT - [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (430 reviews) - [ThreatDown](https://www.g2.com/products/threatdown/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1086 reviews) - [Sophos Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (830 reviews) - [Check Point Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (284 reviews) - [SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sentinelone-singularity-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (201 reviews) - [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (310 reviews) - [Bitdefender GravityZone XDR](https://www.g2.com/products/bitdefender-gravityzone-xdr/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (85 reviews) - [Symantec End-user Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-end-user-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (553 reviews) - [Webroot Business Endpoint Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/webroot-business-endpoint-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (532 reviews) - [WatchGuard Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (123 reviews) ### Alternatives to Microsoft Defender XDR - [Sophos Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (830 reviews) - [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (430 reviews) - [TrendAI Vision One](https://www.g2.com/products/trendai-vision-one/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (251 reviews) - [SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sentinelone-singularity-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (201 reviews) - [Cortex XDR](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-cortex-xdr/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (53 reviews) - [Wiz](https://www.g2.com/products/wiz-wiz/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (809 reviews) - [Bitdefender GravityZone XDR](https://www.g2.com/products/bitdefender-gravityzone-xdr/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (85 reviews) - [Cynet](https://www.g2.com/products/cynet/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (251 reviews) - [Check Point Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (284 reviews) - [LogRhythm SIEM](https://www.g2.com/products/exabeam-logrhythm-siem/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (152 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### ESET PROTECT - Title: [Does ESET nod32 protect against malware?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-eset-nod32-protect-against-malware) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "Yes" - Title: [How can I backup the encryption key?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-backup-the-encryption-key) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Hi Mahmoud - here's some information from ESET's online help that can hopefully walk you through the backup process: ..." - Title: [Is ESET an antivirus?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-eset-an-antivirus) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "It sure is! works great too" - Title: [What is ESET protect?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-eset-protect) — 1 comment, 2 upvotes > **Top comment:** "Computer security software" - Title: [Is ESET nod32 antivirus any good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-eset-nod32-antivirus-any-good) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Good" ### Microsoft Defender XDR - Title: [What does Microsoft Defender for Office 365 do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/microsoft-365-defender-what-does-microsoft-defender-for-office-365-do) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "Microsoft 365 Defender is a suite of security technologies to ensure security of entire enterprise including apps, emails, endpoints, and both third party..." - Title: [What does Microsoft 365 Defender do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-microsoft-365-defender-do) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Microsoft 365 Defender is a comprehensive cloud-based security solution that provides protection against a wide range of cybersecurity threats. It is..." - Title: [Does Microsoft 365 include Microsoft Defender?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/microsoft-365-defender-does-microsoft-365-include-microsoft-defender) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "yes, different plans include different capabilities." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/eset-protect-vs-microsoft-defender-xdr)