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Compare ESET PROTECT and VirusTotal 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (45.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (41.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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ESET PROTECT
Star Rating
(923)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (45.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Free Trial is available
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Star Rating
(35)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that ESET PROTECT excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to VirusTotal. Users appreciate its comprehensive suite of cybersecurity solutions, which they find effective throughout the risk assessment process.
- Users say that ESET PROTECT offers a seamless integration with operating systems, making deployment quick and efficient. One reviewer highlighted that it came pre-installed with the OS, eliminating the need for extensive setup time, which is a notable advantage over VirusTotal.
- Reviewers mention that while VirusTotal provides valuable insights for scanning files and URLs, its overall user experience is less favorable. Users enjoy its ability to check multiple antivirus results, but they often find it lacks the depth of features that ESET PROTECT offers.
- According to verified reviews, ESET PROTECT shines in its malware detection and removal capabilities, with users noting high effectiveness in identifying and eliminating threats. In contrast, VirusTotal's malware removal features are seen as less robust, with some users expressing concerns about its limitations in this area.
- Users highlight that ESET PROTECT's ease of use is commendable, although it does not match the high ratings of VirusTotal in this category. While ESET PROTECT is user-friendly, VirusTotal's straightforward interface for scanning files and URLs is often praised for its simplicity.
- Reviewers note that ESET PROTECT provides a more comprehensive support experience, with users appreciating the quality of assistance available. In contrast, while VirusTotal has a solid reputation, some users feel that the support could be more responsive, especially given its narrower focus on file and URL scanning.
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
VirusTotal
No pricing availableFree Trial
ESET PROTECT
Free Trial is available
VirusTotal
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
792
9.1
22
Ease of Use
8.9
794
9.7
22
Ease of Setup
8.7
532
9.4
9
Ease of Admin
8.5
415
9.4
6
Quality of Support
8.9
732
8.8
15
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
405
10.0
5
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
785
10.0
23
Features by Category
Administration
9.2
196
Not enough data
9.1
205
Not enough data
9.0
205
Not enough data
8.9
196
Not enough data
9.0
201
Not enough data
Functionality
9.0
205
Not enough data
9.1
206
Not enough data
9.2
208
Not enough data
9.3
210
Not enough data
Analysis
9.0
200
Not enough data
9.1
200
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Detection
9.5
77
9.3
12
Feature Not Available
8.5
9
9.4
75
9.2
10
Analysis
9.5
77
8.9
11
9.0
74
8.6
11
9.4
75
9.2
11
9.5
76
9.3
12
Response
9.2
75
8.5
9
9.5
77
7.0
9
9.4
76
7.3
8
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Detection & Response
9.6
14
Not enough data
9.8
15
Not enough data
9.7
15
Not enough data
9.9
14
Not enough data
Management
9.5
14
Not enough data
9.8
15
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
Analytics
9.4
16
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
9.3
15
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms
9.4
9
Not enough data
9.4
9
Not enough data
9.7
10
Not enough data
Services - Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
9.5
7
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
9.7
10
Not enough data
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 VirusTotal are categorized as Malware Analysis Tools
Unique Categories
ESET PROTECT is categorized as Endpoint Protection Platforms, Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms, Managed Detection and Response (MDR), Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Patch Management, and Antivirus
VirusTotal has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ESET PROTECT
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
VirusTotal
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
12.5%
Computer Software
5.3%
Computer & Network Security
4.1%
Construction
3.8%
Internet
3.3%
Other
71.1%
Information Technology and Services
21.9%
Financial Services
9.4%
Computer Software
9.4%
Security and Investigations
6.3%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
6.3%
Other
46.9%
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Discussions
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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
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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
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