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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (45.6% of reviews)
Mid-Market (63.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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ESET PROTECT
Star Rating
(914)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (45.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Free Trial is available
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Star Rating
(812)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (63.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Sophos EndpointSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that both Sophos Endpoint and ESET PROTECT have a strong star rating of 4.6, indicating overall satisfaction, but Sophos has a larger presence in the mid-market segment, capturing 61.6% of reviews compared to ESET's 45.0% in the small-business segment.
- Reviewers mention that Sophos Endpoint excels in ease of use with a score of 9.3, while ESET PROTECT follows closely at 9.0. Users appreciate Sophos' intuitive interface, which simplifies navigation and management tasks.
- G2 users highlight that Sophos Endpoint's threat hunting capabilities score 9.5, while ESET PROTECT leads slightly with a score of 9.8. Reviewers say that ESET's proactive threat detection features are particularly effective in identifying and mitigating risks before they escalate.
- Users on G2 report that Sophos Endpoint shines in automated remediation with a score of 9.2, while ESET PROTECT offers a slightly lower score of 9.1. Reviewers mention that Sophos' automated responses to threats help reduce manual intervention, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Reviewers mention that both products have equal compliance scores of 9.3, indicating that they meet regulatory requirements effectively. However, users say that Sophos Endpoint's comprehensive reporting features provide better visibility into compliance status.
- Users report that Sophos Endpoint's managed services score 9.6, while ESET PROTECT achieves a perfect score of 10.0. Reviewers highlight that ESET's managed services offer exceptional support and proactive monitoring, making it a preferred choice for businesses seeking comprehensive management solutions.
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
Sophos Endpoint
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ESET PROTECT
Free Trial is available
Sophos Endpoint
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
783
9.4
626
Ease of Use
8.9
785
9.3
633
Ease of Setup
8.7
523
9.3
593
Ease of Admin
8.5
413
9.3
546
Quality of Support
8.9
723
9.0
614
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
404
9.3
540
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
776
9.4
609
Features by Category
Administration
9.2
191
9.3
359
9.1
198
9.2
363
9.0
200
9.3
357
8.8
192
8.8
348
9.0
196
9.2
356
Functionality
9.0
200
9.3
356
9.1
200
9.2
349
9.2
203
9.3
355
9.3
201
9.5
358
Analysis
9.0
196
9.2
352
9.1
194
9.2
350
Feature Not Available
9.2
348
Detection
9.5
75
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.4
73
Not enough data
Analysis
9.5
75
Not enough data
9.0
73
Not enough data
9.4
73
Not enough data
9.5
74
Not enough data
Response
9.2
74
Not enough data
9.5
75
Not enough data
9.4
74
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Detection & Response
9.7
13
9.2
249
9.9
12
9.4
254
9.9
12
9.3
253
9.9
13
9.5
255
Management
9.6
12
9.2
245
9.7
13
8.8
242
9.3
12
9.2
244
Analytics
9.5
13
9.3
254
8.9
12
8.9
247
9.3
12
9.1
245
Agentic AI - Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms
9.4
8
8.5
134
9.8
7
8.6
135
9.6
8
8.6
135
Services - Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
10.0
5
9.4
136
Platform Features
8.3
14
Not enough data
9.4
13
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
9.4
14
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
9.5
14
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
Automation Capabilities
9.6
13
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
6.7
8
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
7.7
233
Feature Not Available
7.7
234
Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
9.8
9
9.5
123
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ESET PROTECT and Sophos Endpoint are categorized as Endpoint Protection Platforms, Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms, Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), and Antivirus
Unique Categories
ESET PROTECT is categorized as Managed Detection and Response (MDR), Malware Analysis Tools, and Patch Management
Sophos Endpoint has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ESET PROTECT
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Sophos Endpoint
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
12.4%
Computer Software
5.2%
Computer & Network Security
3.9%
Construction
3.8%
Internet
3.4%
Other
71.3%
Information Technology and Services
14.7%
Manufacturing
6.4%
Computer & Network Security
6.0%
Hospital & Health Care
4.2%
Construction
4.1%
Other
64.6%
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