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Market Segments
Small-Business (45.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (61.2% of reviews)
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ESET PROTECT
Star Rating
(933)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (45.8% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
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Star Rating
(529)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.2% of reviews)
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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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ESET PROTECT
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
802
8.4
431
Ease of Use
8.9
804
7.9
441
Ease of Setup
8.7
542
7.7
373
Ease of Admin
8.5
417
7.9
367
Quality of Support
8.9
742
8.0
410
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
407
8.6
352
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
795
8.8
425
Features by Category
Inventory Management - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
Not enough data
8.7
282
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Monitoring and Management
Not enough data
9.0
280
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
156
Not enough data
7.6
278
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
281
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
9
IT Operations & Workflow - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
Not enough data
8.7
9
Service Management
Not enough data
8.7
280
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
7.9
8
Agentic AI - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
Not enough data
7.2
12
Not enough data
7.4
12
Not enough data
7.8
12
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
136
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
204
Not enough data
9.1
214
Not enough data
9.0
213
Not enough data
8.9
204
Not enough data
9.0
209
Not enough data
Functionality
9.1
213
Not enough data
9.1
215
Not enough data
9.2
215
Not enough data
9.3
220
Not enough data
Analysis
9.1
208
Not enough data
9.1
208
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Detection
9.5
83
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.4
81
Not enough data
Analysis
9.6
83
Not enough data
9.0
80
Not enough data
9.5
81
Not enough data
9.5
82
Not enough data
Response
9.3
82
Not enough data
9.5
83
Not enough data
9.4
82
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Detection & Response
9.8
22
Not enough data
9.9
23
Not enough data
9.8
23
Not enough data
9.9
22
Not enough data
Management
9.6
20
Not enough data
9.9
23
Not enough data
9.5
21
Not enough data
Analytics
9.6
24
Not enough data
9.4
22
Not enough data
9.6
23
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms
9.7
17
Not enough data
9.7
17
Not enough data
9.8
18
Not enough data
Services - Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
9.8
15
Not enough data
Platform Features
8.9
22
Not enough data
9.6
21
Not enough data
9.5
21
Not enough data
9.6
23
Not enough data
9.4
21
Not enough data
9.7
22
Not enough data
9.3
16
Not enough data
Automation Capabilities
9.8
21
Not enough data
9.4
21
Not enough data
8.3
16
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)
9.8
18
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
154
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
152
Not enough data
8.5
156
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
12.6%
Computer Software
5.2%
Construction
4.1%
Computer & Network Security
4.0%
Internet
3.4%
Other
70.8%
Information Technology and Services
48.2%
Computer & Network Security
21.7%
Computer Networking
4.5%
Information Services
1.6%
Accounting
1.6%
Other
22.4%
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Discussions
How can I backup the encryption key?
2 Comments
GC
It's critical to have backups of encryption keys. If the lone copy of a key is lost, data encrypted with that key cannot be accessed. When you initially turn...Read more
How to acquire paid licenses more quickly?
1 Comment
MV
Hi Brayan, the fastest way to acquire new license up to 100 seats is to purchase online. To purchase more than 100 seats, please contact local...Read 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
What can I monitor with N-central?
1 Comment
Official Response from N-able N-central
We can monitor just about anything! N-central will automatically detect almost any IP-connected device, and with hundreds of built-in monitoring services.Read more
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