Link copied to clipboard # ESET PROTECT vs Symantec End-user Endpoint Security Comparison - What are their main differences? Share [ Export ](/compare/eset-protect/symantec-end-user-endpoint-security/export.csv) ESET PROTECTSymantec End-user Endpoint...[+ Add Product](#) Reviews **ESET PROTECT** [ 4.6/5(1,001) ](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews#reviews) **Symantec End-user Endpoint Security** [ 4.4/5(552) ](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-end-user-endpoint-security/reviews#reviews) Pricing **ESET PROTECT** Free Trial No pricing available **Symantec End-user Endpoint Security** No pricing available **Pricing Insights** from reviews Time to Implement **ESET PROTECT** 2 months Based on 123 responses **Symantec End-user Endpoint Security** 2 months Based on 24 responses Return on Investment **ESET PROTECT** 14 months3 months sooner Based on 108 responses **Symantec End-user Endpoint Security** 17 months Based on 19 responses Perceived Cost **ESET PROTECT** $$$$$ **Symantec End-user Endpoint Security** $$$$$ Average Discount **ESET PROTECT** 11% **Symantec End-user Endpoint Security** 16%5% more Pros & Cons **ESET PROTECT** [ Ease of Use (94) ](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1581894&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Protection (78) ](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1583319&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Learning Curve (32) ](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1583926&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Difficult Configuration (31) ](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1582035&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) **Symantec End-user Endpoint Security** [ Security (7) ](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-end-user-endpoint-security/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1450715&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Ease of Use (5) ](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-end-user-endpoint-security/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1450280&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ High CPU Usage (3) ](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-end-user-endpoint-security/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2343173&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ High Resource Usage (3) ](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-end-user-endpoint-security/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2343226&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) Integrations **ESET PROTECT** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_a9279abf95f4eac70ed9904077b93f39/arctic-wolf%282%29.png "Product Avatar Image") Arctic Wolf ](https://www.g2.com/products/arctic-wolf/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_9fe68a4b30c295f2cb99e52be20e0e26/autotask.png "Product Avatar Image") Autotask ](https://www.g2.com/products/autotask/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_e1304dcbbafd174d337465f054526ef0/connectwise-automate.png "Product Avatar Image") ConnectWise Automate ](https://www.g2.com/products/connectwise-automate/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_71171ec9794b67c115a51f7e9d6b3d0e/connectwise-psa.png "Product Avatar Image") ConnectWise PSA ](https://www.g2.com/products/connectwise-psa/reviews)[ View all ](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/integrations) **Symantec End-user Endpoint Security** Not enough data Screenshots **ESET PROTECT** ![ESET PROTECT screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/160043/01-EPP-Dashboard-Status-Overveiw-2026-08-05.png) **Symantec End-user Endpoint Security** ![Symantec End-user Endpoint Security screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/86577/Hardening-Isolation-Policy.png) Ratings Meets Requirements **ESET PROTECT** 9.3 9.3865 **Symantec End-user Endpoint Security** 9.1 9.1481 Ease of Use **ESET PROTECT** 8.9 8.9866 **Symantec End-user Endpoint Security** 8.9 8.9487 Ease of Setup **ESET PROTECT** 8.8 8.8601 **Symantec End-user Endpoint Security** 8.4 8.4162 Ease of Admin **ESET PROTECT** 8.5 8.5448 **Symantec End-user Endpoint Security** 8.3 8.3155 Quality of Support **ESET PROTECT** 8.9 8.9802 **Symantec End-user Endpoint Security** 8.7 8.7468 Has the product been a good partner in doing business? **ESET PROTECT** 8.9 8.9437 **Symantec End-user Endpoint Security** 8.4 8.4147 Product Direction (% positive) **ESET PROTECT** 8.7 8.7849 **Symantec End-user Endpoint Security** 9.0 9.0479 Features Endpoint Protection Platforms[Hide 82 FeaturesShow 82 Features](javascript:void(0);) 9.2 313 9.0 170 Administration Compliance 9.3(won by 0.1) 230 9.2 155 Web Control 9.2(won by 0.1) 230 9.1 155 Application Control 9.1(won by 0.2) 226 8.9 156 Asset Management 8.9(won by 0.1) 223 8.8 154 Device Control 9.1 225 9.2(won by 0.1) 157 Patch Management Not enough data Not enough data Password Management Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Remote Monitoring & Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data Assessment Management Not enough data Not enough data Endpoint Management Not enough data Not enough data Incident Management Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data Audit Management Not enough data Not enough data PCI Compliance Not enough data Not enough data Web Threat Management Not enough data Not enough data Device Management Not enough data Not enough data Functionality System Isolation 9.1(won by 0.1) 224 9.0 157 Firewall 9.2(won by 0.1) 237 9.1 161 Endpoint Intelligence 9.1(won by 0.1) 231 9.0 160 Anomaly/Malware Detection 9.3(won by 0.2) 263 9.1 163 Analysis Automated Remediation 9.1(won by 0.3) 233 8.8 155 Incident Reports 9.1(tied score) 228 9.1(tied score) 155 Behavioral Analysis 8.9(tied score) 92 8.9(tied score) 157 Risk Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Summary Reports Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality SSL Security Not enough data Not enough data HIPAA Compliant Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Threat Response Not enough data Not enough data Endpoint Protection Not enough data Not enough data Maintenance Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Security Auditing Not enough data Not enough data Application Security Not enough data Not enough data Encryption Not enough data Not enough data Network Security Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Reporting Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Financial Data Protection Not enough data Not enough data Anti Virus Not enough data Not enough data Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data Virus Definition Update Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data VPN Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Anti Spam Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Data Visualization Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Escalation Not enough data Not enough data Data Security Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Secure Login Not enough data Not enough data AI/Machine Learning Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Behavioral Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Prioritization Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data IOC Verification Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Two-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Server Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Scanning Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Event Logs Not enough data Not enough data Risk Assessment Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Whitelisting/Blacklisting Not enough data Not enough data Activity Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Risk Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Behavior Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Tokenization Not enough data Not enough data Web Traffic Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Antivirus[Hide 43 FeaturesShow 43 Features](javascript:void(0);) 6.1 40 6.0 8 Generative AI AI Text Generation 6.0(tied score) 39 6.0(tied score) 8 AI Text Summarization 6.1(won by 0.1) 40 6.0 8 Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Threat Protection Not enough data Not enough data Spam Blocker Not enough data Not enough data Spam Quarantine Not enough data Not enough data Real-time Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Data Security Not enough data Not enough data Incident Management Not enough data Not enough data Remote Update/Installation Not enough data Not enough data DDoS Protection Not enough data Not enough data Automatic Scans Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability/Threat Prioritization Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Endpoint Protection Not enough data Not enough data Identity Theft Protection Not enough data Not enough data Security Auditing Not enough data Not enough data Virus Definition Update Not enough data Not enough data VPN Not enough data Not enough data Tracker Blocking Not enough data Not enough data Data Loss Prevention Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Webcam Protection Not enough data Not enough data Anomaly/Malware Detection Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Password Management Not enough data Not enough data Phishing Protection Not enough data Not enough data Email Attachment Protection Not enough data Not enough data AI/Machine Learning Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Network Security Not enough data Not enough data Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Threat Response Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Scanning Not enough data Not enough data Backup and Recovery Not enough data Not enough data Next-Generation Firewall Not enough data Not enough data Application Security Not enough data Not enough data Whitelisting/Blacklisting Not enough data Not enough data Server Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Malware Analysis Tools[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);) 9.5 102 Not enough data Detection Malware Detection 9.6(won by default) 86 Not enough data Threat Alerting 9.5(won by default) 83 Not enough data Compliance Monitoring Feature Not Available Not enough data Analysis Malware Evaluation 9.6(won by default) 84 Not enough data Sandboxing 9.0(won by default) 79 Not enough data Threat Intelligence 9.5(won by default) 81 Not enough data File Analysis 9.5(won by default) 85 Not enough data Response Response Automation 9.4(won by default) 84 Not enough data Malware Removal 9.5(won by default) 85 Not enough data Data Protection 9.5(won by default) 83 Not enough data Generative AI AI Text Summarization Not enough data Not enough data Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms[Hide 46 FeaturesShow 46 Features](javascript:void(0);) 9.8 38 Not enough data Detection & Response Response Automation 9.8(won by default) 30 Not enough data Threat Hunting 9.8(won by default) 31 Not enough data Rule-Based Detection 9.7(won by default) 31 Not enough data Real-Time Detection 9.9(won by default) 31 Not enough data Threat Response Not enough data Not enough data Management Extensibility 9.8(won by default) 28 Not enough data Workflow Automation 9.9(won by default) 31 Not enough data Unified Visibility 9.7(won by default) 30 Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Analytics Threat Intelligence 9.7(won by default) 32 Not enough data Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning 9.5(won by default) 30 Not enough data Data Collection 9.7(won by default) 31 Not enough data Agentic AI - Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms Autonomous Task Execution 9.7(won by default) 25 Not enough data Proactive Assistance 9.8(won by default) 24 Not enough data Decision Making 9.9(won by default) 26 Not enough data Services - Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Managed Services 9.9(won by default) 23 Not enough data Additional Functionality Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data IT Asset Management Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Encryption Not enough data Not enough data Remediation Management Not enough data Not enough data Root Cause Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Customization Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Incident Management Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data Behavioral Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Ransomware Protection Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Data Security Not enough data Not enough data Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Firewalls Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Endpoint Protection Not enough data Not enough data Cloud Application Security Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Data Analysis Tools Not enough data Not enough data Risk Management Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Network Scanning Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Management Not enough data Not enough data Search/Filter Not enough data Not enough data Managed Detection and Response (MDR)[Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features](javascript:void(0);) 9.5 32 Not enough data Platform Features 24/7 support 9.2(won by default) 28 Not enough data Proactive report alerts 9.8(won by default) 27 Not enough data Application control 9.6(won by default) 27 Not enough data Proactive threat hunting 9.7(won by default) 29 Not enough data Rapid response time 9.7(won by default) 27 Not enough data Customizeable reports 9.8(won by default) 28 Not enough data Managed Services 9.5(won by default) 23 Not enough data Automation Capabilities Automated remediation 9.8(won by default) 27 Not enough data Automated investigation 9.6(won by default) 27 Not enough data AI Agents 8.8(won by default) 23 Not enough data Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)[Hide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features](javascript:void(0);) 9.8 36 Not enough data Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Managed Services 9.8(won by default) 28 Not enough data Additional Functionality Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Event Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Prioritization Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Whitelisting/Blacklisting Not enough data Not enough data Remediation Management Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Behavioral Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Continuous Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Root Cause Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Endpoint Management Not enough data Not enough data Anomaly/Malware Detection Not enough data Not enough data Show 4 feature categories with incomplete data Patch Management[Hide 38 FeaturesShow 38 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Patch Prioritization Not enough data Not enough data Status Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Audit Management Not enough data Not enough data Network Wide Management Not enough data Not enough data Remote Access/Control Not enough data Not enough data Remote Monitoring & Management Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Scanning Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data Remote Update/Installation Not enough data Not enough data IT Asset Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Approval Process Control Not enough data Not enough data Automatic Patch Deployment Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Customization Not enough data Not enough data Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Patch Testing Not enough data Not enough data Support Ticket Management Not enough data Not enough data Automatic Scans Not enough data Not enough data Active Directory Integration Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Application Management Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Risk Assessment Not enough data Not enough data Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Maintenance Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Updates Not enough data Not enough data Usage Tracking/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Patch Management Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Server Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Event Logs Not enough data Not enough data Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Management[Hide 36 FeaturesShow 36 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Search/Filter Not enough data Not enough data Risk Management Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Certificate Assessment Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Incident Management Not enough data Not enough data Automated Containment Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Scanning Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data Asset Discovery Not enough data Not enough data Penetration Testing Not enough data Not enough data Runtime Container Security Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Security Auditing Not enough data Not enough data Issue Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Threat Intelligence Not enough data Not enough data Patch Management Not enough data Not enough data Endpoint Management Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Management Not enough data Not enough data Goal Setting/Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Assessment Not enough data Not enough data Asset Tagging Not enough data Not enough data Assessment Management Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability/Threat Prioritization Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Protection Not enough data Not enough data Risk Assessment Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data SQL Injections Not enough data Not enough data Cloud Security[Hide 48 FeaturesShow 48 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Cloud Visibility 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 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 Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Cloud Application Security Not enough data Not enough data SSL Security Not enough data Not enough data Identity SSO Not enough data Not enough data Governance Not enough data Not enough data User Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Visual Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Endpoint Management Not enough data Not enough data Intrusion Detection System Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data HIPAA Compliant Not enough data Not enough data Search/Filter Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Two-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Data Visualization Not enough data Not enough data Risk Assessment Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Event Logs Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Audit Management Not enough data Not enough data Cloud Security Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Protection Not enough data Not enough data Anti Virus Not enough data Not enough data Incident Management Not enough data Not enough data Threat Intelligence Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data Encryption Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Scanning Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Status Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Patch Management Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Cloud Encryption Not enough data Not enough data Endpoint Protection[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data System Control 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 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 Incident Reports Not enough data Not enough data Security Validation Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Not enough data Not enough data User Insights Reviewers' Company Size [![ESET PROTECT](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2a91dba34f34a7c8ddf3ac91f9b897cf/eset-protect.svg "ESET PROTECT")](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) ESET PROTECT Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 42.9% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 47.0% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 10.2% [![Symantec End-user Endpoint Security](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/febf306cec186bc3cb4144c2a79f41c5/symantec-end-user-endpoint-security.svg "Symantec End-user Endpoint Security")](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-end-user-endpoint-security/reviews) Symantec End-user Endpoint Security Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 26.5% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 30.5% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 43.0% Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 42.9% 26.5% Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 47.0% 30.5% Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 10.2% 43.0% Reviewers' Industry [![ESET PROTECT](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2a91dba34f34a7c8ddf3ac91f9b897cf/eset-protect.svg "ESET PROTECT")](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) ESET PROTECT Information Technology and Services 12.9% Computer Software 5.5% Construction 4.4% Computer & Network Security 3.8% Internet 3.5% Other 69.9% [![Symantec End-user Endpoint Security](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/febf306cec186bc3cb4144c2a79f41c5/symantec-end-user-endpoint-security.svg "Symantec End-user Endpoint Security")](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-end-user-endpoint-security/reviews) Symantec End-user Endpoint Security Information Technology and Services 22.0% Events Services 7.2% Marketing and Advertising 6.0% Financial Services 5.4% Computer Software 5.3% Other 54.1% FAQs ## ESET PROTECT vs Symantec End-user Endpoint... FAQs Generated using AI Last updated: August 14, 2026 ### What is the difference between Symantec End-user Endpoint... vs ESET PROTECT? ESET PROTECT stands out for its higher G2 rating, larger review volume, and slightly higher scores in setup and support compared to Symantec End-user Endpoint Security. | | [Symantec End-user Endpoint...](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-end-user-endpoint-security/reviews) | [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) | | --- | --- | --- | | G2 Rating (reviews) | 4.4/5 (553 reviews) | 4.6/5 (1003 reviews) | | Ease of Setup score | 8.4 | 8.8 | | Quality of Support score | 8.7 | 8.9 | | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | Threat Detection (4 all-time mentions) | — | ### How do the pricing models of Symantec End-user Endpoint... and ESET PROTECT compare? ESET PROTECT is rated as the stronger value by reviewers, with higher satisfaction on price and cost-related dimensions. - **Symantec End-user Endpoint...:** In recent reviews, several users mention competitive pricing but also note licensing and renewal challenges after the Broadcom acquisition. - **ESET PROTECT:** Reviewers highlight fair pricing, strong value for the protection offered, and a clear ROI, especially for organizations of all sizes. - **Switching-reason:** Recent reviews indicate some users switched from Symantec to other solutions due to licensing and support issues. ### What are the best alternatives to Symantec End-user Endpoint... and ESET PROTECT? The top 3 alternatives to Symantec End-user Endpoint Security and ESET PROTECT are CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform, ThreatDown, and Sophos Endpoint. | Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Symantec End-user Endpoint...](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-end-user-endpoint-security/reviews) | 4.4/5 (553 reviews) | Enterprise | Competitive pricing, but licensing and renewal challenges noted | Threat Detection (4 all-time mentions) | | [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) | 4.6/5 (1003 reviews) | Mid-Market | Fair pricing, strong value, clear ROI | Centralized management and lightweight performance | | [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint...](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) | 4.6/5 (441 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — | | [ThreatDown](https://www.g2.com/products/threatdown/reviews) | 4.6/5 (1089 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — | | [Sophos Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews) | 4.7/5 (837 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — | ### Which Endpoint Protection Platforms features should I prioritize when comparing Symantec End-user Endpoint... and ESET PROTECT? Buyers should prioritize threat detection, centralized management, ease of setup, firewall capabilities, and resource usage when comparing Symantec End-user Endpoint Security and ESET PROTECT. - **Threat Detection:** Symantec End-user Endpoint Security: 4 all-time mentions; ESET PROTECT: strong recent sentiment for malware and ransomware detection. - **Centralized Management:** ESET PROTECT: frequently praised in recent reviews for its unified console and visibility; Symantec End-user Endpoint Security: cited for centralized management in multiple reviews. - **Ease of Setup:** Symantec End-user Endpoint Security: 8.4; ESET PROTECT: 8.8. - **Firewall:** Symantec End-user Endpoint Security: multiple all-time mentions; ESET PROTECT: consistently cited in recent reviews for firewall and network protection. - **Resource Usage:** Symantec End-user Endpoint Security: 2 all-time mentions of high CPU/resource usage; ESET PROTECT: praised for lightweight performance in recent reviews. ### What are the pros and cons of Symantec End-user Endpoint... vs ESET PROTECT? Symantec End-user Endpoint Security's headline strength is threat detection, while ESET PROTECT is recognized for centralized management and lightweight performance. - **Symantec End-user Endpoint... strengths:** Threat detection (4 all-time mentions), customer support (3 all-time mentions), security (3 all-time mentions), configuration ease (2 all-time mentions), data security (2 all-time mentions), ease of use (2 all-time mentions), easy integrations (2 all-time mentions), easy management (2 all-time mentions), easy setup (2 all-time mentions), features (2 all-time mentions), monitoring services (2 all-time mentions), reliability (2 all-time mentions). - **Symantec End-user Endpoint... trade-offs:** Slow performance (3 all-time mentions), high CPU usage (2 all-time mentions), high resource usage (2 all-time mentions), lack of updates (2 all-time mentions), limited features (2 all-time mentions), patching issues (2 all-time mentions), update issues (2 all-time mentions). - **ESET PROTECT strengths:** Centralized management and visibility, lightweight performance, strong malware and ransomware detection, flexible policy management, and ease of use cited in recent reviews. - **ESET PROTECT trade-offs:** Steep learning curve for advanced features, complex policy setup, occasional licensing and onboarding challenges, and higher price tag noted in recent reviews. ### Is Symantec End-user Endpoint... or ESET PROTECT better for small businesses? ESET PROTECT is the better fit for small businesses, with a larger share of mid-market and small-business reviewers and strong sentiment for ease of use and value. - **Symantec End-user Endpoint...:** Largest segment is Enterprise; recent reviews from smaller organizations mention challenges with licensing and support after the Broadcom acquisition. - **ESET PROTECT:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers from small and mid-sized businesses highlight ease of deployment, lightweight performance, and strong value. ### Which Endpoint Protection Platforms platform has better integrations? ESET PROTECT is favored for integrations, with recent reviews citing smooth integration with Microsoft 365 and other tools. - **Symantec End-user Endpoint...:** Recent reviews mention integrations with SIEM and ServiceNow, but without all-time mention counts. - **ESET PROTECT:** Microsoft 365 integration is cited in recent reviews, with positive feedback on integration with existing IT tools and RMM platforms. ### How do Symantec End-user Endpoint... and ESET PROTECT compare on customer support? ESET PROTECT and Symantec End-user Endpoint Security are rated in near-parity on Quality of Support, with ESET PROTECT scoring 8.9 and Symantec End-user Endpoint Security at 8.7. - **Symantec End-user Endpoint...:** Reviewers note both strong customer support (3 all-time mentions) and recent challenges with support quality and responsiveness after the Broadcom acquisition. - **ESET PROTECT:** Recent reviews consistently highlight helpful and responsive support, with several reviewers praising onboarding assistance and ongoing support experiences. ### Which is easier to implement, Symantec End-user Endpoint... or ESET PROTECT? ESET PROTECT has a slight edge in Ease of Setup, scoring 8.8 versus Symantec End-user Endpoint Security's 8.4, but both are rated highly for implementation. - **Symantec End-user Endpoint...:** Reviewers describe straightforward deployment and easy management, but note occasional complexity in configuration and challenges with updates. - **ESET PROTECT:** Reviewers highlight easy onboarding, intuitive setup, and a lightweight agent, with some noting a learning curve for advanced configurations. ### Which product has better Firewall? Symantec End-user Endpoint Security is more frequently cited for its Firewall feature, with multiple all-time mentions, while ESET PROTECT is consistently praised for firewall and network protection in recent reviews. - **Symantec End-user Endpoint...:** Firewall is a frequently mentioned feature in reviews, with multiple all-time mentions and positive sentiment for its effectiveness and policy configuration. - **ESET PROTECT:** Recent reviews highlight strong firewall and network protection capabilities, with positive feedback on ease of configuration and integration with endpoint security policies. 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