Compare ESET PROTECT and N-able N-central 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (45.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (61.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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ESET PROTECT
Star Rating
(983)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (45.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Star Rating
(546)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
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AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that ESET PROTECT excels in user satisfaction, boasting a higher overall rating compared to N-able N-central. Users appreciate its comprehensive suite of cybersecurity solutions, which they find effective throughout the risk assessment process.
- According to verified reviews, ESET PROTECT offers a smoother implementation experience, with users highlighting its seamless integration with operating systems. One user noted that it came pre-installed with the OS, saving them significant deployment time.
- Users say that ESET PROTECT provides a more intuitive user experience, reflected in its higher ratings for ease of use and setup. Reviewers have praised its kusto query language scripting for advanced users, making it easier to identify potential threats.
- Reviewers mention that while N-able N-central has strong capabilities for managing customer rules, it falls short in overall user satisfaction compared to ESET PROTECT. Some users find the portal information overwhelming, which can hinder usability.
- G2 reviewers highlight the quality of support for ESET PROTECT, which is rated higher than that of N-able N-central. Users have expressed satisfaction with the support they receive, contributing to a more positive overall experience with the product.
- According to recent feedback, N-able N-central does have its strengths, particularly in its ability to deploy powerful management rules. However, users have noted that it lacks the same level of comprehensive features and integration that ESET PROTECT offers, which can limit its effectiveness in certain scenarios.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ESET PROTECT
ESET PROTECT Advanced
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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.
- Console
- Server Security
- Modern Endpoint Protection
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
850
8.4
435
Ease of Use
9.0
852
7.9
458
Ease of Setup
8.8
590
7.7
377
Ease of Admin
8.5
417
7.9
370
Quality of Support
8.9
789
7.9
426
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
407
8.6
355
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
840
8.8
429
Features by Category
Inventory Management - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
Not enough data
8.8
287
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.6
12
Not enough data
8.7
9
Monitoring and Management
Not enough data
9.0
291
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
157
Not enough data
7.6
278
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
288
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
10
IT Operations & Workflow - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
Not enough data
8.3
14
Service Management
Not enough data
8.6
289
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
8.1
9
Agentic AI - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
Not enough data
7.9
16
Not enough data
7.4
12
Not enough data
8.1
14
Not enough data
6.8
12
Not enough data
7.4
12
Not enough data
7.1
12
Not enough data
6.8
12
Scope
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
8.4
135
Not enough data
8.7
137
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
132
Monitoring - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
7.6
12
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
8.2
12
Management
Not enough data
7.8
131
Not enough data
7.7
131
Not enough data
7.2
129
Analytics - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
7.1
11
Not enough data
6.8
12
Security - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
7.6
12
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
7.8
12
Network Performance - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
7.2
12
Not enough data
8.8
12
AI Automation - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
6.3
12
Not enough data
7.4
12
Not enough data
6.2
11
Agentic AI - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
6.1
6
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
6.9
7
Not enough data
6.7
7
Not enough data
6.0
7
Not enough data
7.1
7
Administration
9.3
233
Not enough data
9.2
238
Not enough data
9.1
233
Not enough data
9.0
227
Not enough data
9.1
232
Not enough data
Functionality
9.1
230
Not enough data
9.2
239
Not enough data
9.2
237
Not enough data
9.3
260
Not enough data
Analysis
9.1
235
Not enough data
9.1
232
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Detection
9.6
94
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.5
92
Not enough data
Analysis
9.6
94
Not enough data
9.1
87
Not enough data
9.5
91
Not enough data
9.6
92
Not enough data
Response
9.4
92
Not enough data
9.6
94
Not enough data
9.5
93
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Detection & Response
9.9
34
Not enough data
9.9
35
Not enough data
9.8
35
Not enough data
10.0
34
Not enough data
Management
9.8
33
Not enough data
9.9
35
Not enough data
9.7
33
Not enough data
Analytics
9.7
36
Not enough data
9.6
34
Not enough data
9.7
35
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms
9.8
29
Not enough data
9.8
29
Not enough data
9.9
30
Not enough data
Services - Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
9.9
27
Not enough data
Platform Features
9.3
34
Not enough data
9.7
33
Not enough data
9.7
33
Not enough data
9.8
35
Not enough data
9.6
33
Not enough data
9.8
34
Not enough data
9.6
28
Not enough data
Automation Capabilities
9.8
33
Not enough data
9.6
33
Not enough data
8.9
28
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
5.9
128
Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
9.9
31
9.0
5
Cloud Visibility
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Identity
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
System Control
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Vulnerability Prevention
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analysis
Not enough data
7.4
155
Platform
Not enough data
6.8
154
Not enough data
8.9
158
Not enough data
7.6
148
Not enough data
7.9
154
Not enough data
7.4
150
Security
Not enough data
8.1
153
Not enough data
8.5
157
Not enough data
7.2
148
Not enough data
8.0
151
Not enough data
7.4
148
Agentic AI - Enterprise IT Management
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ESET PROTECT and N-able N-central are categorized as Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) and Patch Management
Unique Categories
ESET PROTECT is categorized as Endpoint Protection Platforms, Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms, Managed Detection and Response (MDR), Malware Analysis Tools, and Antivirus
N-able N-central is categorized as Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM), Endpoint Management, Enterprise IT Management, Network Monitoring, and Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ESET PROTECT
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
N-able N-central
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
12.8%
Computer Software
5.6%
Construction
4.4%
Computer & Network Security
4.1%
Internet
3.5%
Other
69.6%
Information Technology and Services
48.2%
Computer & Network Security
21.3%
Computer Networking
4.4%
Information Services
1.7%
Accounting
1.5%
Other
22.9%
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How can I backup the encryption key?
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MM
Hi Mahmoud - here's some information from ESET's online help that can hopefully walk you through the backup process: ...Read more
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it depends witch product n-central vs rmm and the model. Legacy or MonthlyRead more
Why is there no "Server Down" alarm or monitoring notificaiton ?
1 Comment
Official Response from N-able N-central
Hi Robert! Hmm - I think our "How to Set up Server Alert to be Sent to a Specific Email Address" might be able to help with your challenge! Check out this...Read more
Integration with more 3rd party AV on the horizon? Such as sophos?
1 Comment
SC
Sup, Nicholas! In short, YUP - we are always looking to expand our product's capabilities by providing best-of-breed integrations with 3rd party vendors. ...Read more
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