Link copied to clipboard # ESET PROTECT vs WatchGuard Endpoint Security Comparison - What are their main differences? Share [ Export ](/compare/eset-protect/watchguard-endpoint-security/export.csv) ESET PROTECTWatchGuard Endpoint Security[+ Add Product](#) Reviews **ESET PROTECT** [ 4.6/5(1,001) ](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews#reviews) **WatchGuard Endpoint Security** [ 4.4/5(123) ](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-endpoint-security/reviews#reviews) Pricing **ESET PROTECT** Free Trial No pricing available **WatchGuard Endpoint Security** Free Trial No pricing available **Pricing Insights** from reviews Time to Implement **ESET PROTECT** 2 monthsFaster Based on 123 responses **WatchGuard Endpoint Security** 4 months Based on 14 responses Return on Investment **ESET PROTECT** 14 months5 months sooner Based on 108 responses **WatchGuard Endpoint Security** 19 months Based on 13 responses Perceived Cost **ESET PROTECT** $$$$$ **WatchGuard Endpoint Security** $$$$$ Average Discount **ESET PROTECT** 11% **WatchGuard Endpoint Security** 13%2% 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) **WatchGuard Endpoint Security** [ Features (3) ](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-endpoint-security/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1600165&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Protection (3) ](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-endpoint-security/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1600341&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Complex Interface (1) ](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-endpoint-security/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2026630&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Complexity (1) ](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-endpoint-security/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1601480&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) **WatchGuard Endpoint Security** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_13aba37ae908d9cf29a2452925257ccc/microsoft-intune-enterprise-application-management.jpeg "Product Avatar Image") Microsoft Intune Enterprise... ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-intune-enterprise-application-management/reviews)[ View all ](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-endpoint-security/integrations) 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) **WatchGuard Endpoint Security** ![WatchGuard 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/164513/WG-EPDR-Main-Dashboard.png) Ratings Meets Requirements **ESET PROTECT** 9.3 9.3865 **WatchGuard Endpoint Security** 8.6 8.6104 Ease of Use **ESET PROTECT** 8.9 8.9866 **WatchGuard Endpoint Security** 8.9 8.9104 Ease of Setup **ESET PROTECT** 8.8 8.8601 **WatchGuard Endpoint Security** 8.5 8.543 Ease of Admin **ESET PROTECT** 8.5 8.5448 **WatchGuard Endpoint Security** 8.7 8.742 Quality of Support **ESET PROTECT** 8.9 8.9802 **WatchGuard Endpoint Security** 8.4 8.498 Has the product been a good partner in doing business? **ESET PROTECT** 8.9 8.9437 **WatchGuard Endpoint Security** 8.7 8.741 Product Direction (% positive) **ESET PROTECT** 8.7 8.7849 **WatchGuard Endpoint Security** 8.4 8.4100 Features Endpoint Protection Platforms[Hide 82 FeaturesShow 82 Features](javascript:void(0);) 9.2 313 9.0 21 Administration Compliance 9.3(won by 0.4) 230 8.9 18 Web Control 9.2(won by 0.4) 230 8.8 19 Application Control 9.1(won by 0.2) 226 8.9 19 Asset Management 8.9 223 9.2(won by 0.3) 18 Device Control 9.1 225 9.3(won by 0.2) 17 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(tied score) 224 9.1(tied score) 19 Firewall 9.2(won by 0.1) 237 9.1 18 Endpoint Intelligence 9.1(tied score) 231 9.1(tied score) 19 Anomaly/Malware Detection 9.3(won by 0.2) 263 9.1 19 Analysis Incident Reports 9.1(won by 0.4) 228 8.7 19 Behavioral Analysis 8.9(won by 0.3) 92 8.6 19 Automated Remediation 9.1(won by default) 233 Feature Not Available 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 7.7 6 Generative AI AI Text Generation 6.0 39 7.5(won by 1.5) 6 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) AI Text Summarization 6.1 40 7.8(won by 1.7) 6 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 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);) 9.6 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 5 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 Endpoint Management[Hide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI AI Text Summarization 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% [![WatchGuard Endpoint Security](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/95497ce130aa56e5fb27b011c9bcaebc/watchguard-endpoint-security.svg "WatchGuard Endpoint Security")](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-endpoint-security/reviews) WatchGuard Endpoint Security Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 55.7% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 30.4% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 13.9% Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 42.9% 55.7% Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 47.0% 30.4% Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 10.2% 13.9% 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% [![WatchGuard Endpoint Security](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/95497ce130aa56e5fb27b011c9bcaebc/watchguard-endpoint-security.svg "WatchGuard Endpoint Security")](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-endpoint-security/reviews) WatchGuard Endpoint Security Information Technology and Services 13.0% Computer Software 10.4% Computer & Network Security 9.6% Retail 4.3% Automotive 3.5% Other 59.1% FAQs ## ESET PROTECT vs WatchGuard Endpoint Security FAQs Generated using AI Last updated: August 14, 2026 ### What is the difference between WatchGuard Endpoint Security vs ESET PROTECT? ESET PROTECT stands out for its higher G2 rating, larger review volume, and stronger support and requirements scores, while WatchGuard Endpoint Security is noted for its ease of use and integration with other WatchGuard products. | | [WatchGuard Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-endpoint-security/reviews) | [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) | | --- | --- | --- | | G2 Rating (reviews) | 4.4/5 (123 reviews) | 4.6/5 (1003 reviews) | | Largest Segment | Mid-Market | Small-Business | | Ease of Setup score | 8.5 | 8.8 | | Quality of Support score | 8.4 | 8.9 | | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | Ease of use and integration with WatchGuard ecosystem | Centralized management and lightweight performance | ### How do the pricing models of WatchGuard Endpoint Security and ESET PROTECT compare? ESET PROTECT is rated as the stronger value with a higher satisfaction score for price and cost-related dimensions. - **WatchGuard Endpoint Security:** In recent reviews, several reviewers describe the price as reasonable for the features, but some mention it can be expensive for customers. - **ESET PROTECT:** Reviewers consistently highlight good value for the money, fair pricing, and strong ROI, especially for organizations of all sizes. ### What are the best alternatives to WatchGuard Endpoint Security and ESET PROTECT? The top 3 alternatives to WatchGuard Endpoint Security and ESET PROTECT are CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform, SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint, and ThreatDown. | Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [WatchGuard Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-endpoint-security/reviews) | 4.4/5 (123 reviews) | Mid-Market | Reasonable for features, but can be expensive for some customers | Ease of use and integration with WatchGuard ecosystem | | [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) | 4.6/5 (1003 reviews) | Small-Business | Good value for the money, fair pricing, strong ROI | Centralized management and lightweight performance | | [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) | 4.6/5 (441 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — | | [SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sentinelone-singularity-endpoint/reviews) | 4.7/5 (212 reviews) | Enterprise | — | — | | [ThreatDown](https://www.g2.com/products/threatdown/reviews) | 4.6/5 (1089 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — | ### Which Endpoint Management features should I prioritize when comparing WatchGuard Endpoint Security and ESET PROTECT? Buyers should prioritize centralized management, ease of setup, quality of support, integrations, and threat detection when comparing WatchGuard Endpoint Security and ESET PROTECT. - **Centralized management:** ESET PROTECT is frequently praised for its centralized management console and operational visibility; WatchGuard Endpoint Security is noted for centralized control but with fewer recent mentions. - **Ease of setup:** ESET PROTECT scores 8.8, WatchGuard Endpoint Security scores 8.5. - **Quality of support:** ESET PROTECT scores 8.9, WatchGuard Endpoint Security scores 8.4. - **Integrations:** WatchGuard Endpoint Security has 2 all-time mentions for integrations; ESET PROTECT is cited for Microsoft 365 integration in recent reviews. - **Threat detection:** WatchGuard Endpoint Security has 2 all-time mentions for threat detection and 2 for threat protection; ESET PROTECT is consistently cited for strong malware and ransomware detection in recent reviews. ### What are the pros and cons of WatchGuard Endpoint Security vs ESET PROTECT? WatchGuard Endpoint Security's headline strength is ease of use and integration, while ESET PROTECT excels in centralized management and lightweight performance. - **WatchGuard Endpoint Security strengths:** Features (3 all-time mentions), protection (3), security (3), ease of use (2), integrations (2), malware protection (2), threat detection (2), threat protection (2), antivirus protection (1), cloud management (1), dashboard usability (1), device protection (1), ease of configuration (1), easy installation (1). - **WatchGuard Endpoint Security trade-offs:** Complex interface (1), complexity (1), difficult configuration (1). - **ESET PROTECT strengths:** Centralized management, lightweight performance, strong malware and ransomware detection, and operational visibility are consistently cited in recent reviews. - **ESET PROTECT trade-offs:** Reviewers note a steep learning curve for the management console, complex policy management, and occasional complexity in advanced configurations. ### Is WatchGuard Endpoint Security or ESET PROTECT better for small businesses? ESET PROTECT is the better fit for small businesses, with a larger share of small-business reviewers and consistently positive sentiment from that segment. - **WatchGuard Endpoint Security:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers highlight ease of use and integration but less focus on small-business needs. - **ESET PROTECT:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers consistently praise its value, lightweight performance, and centralized management for small organizations. ### Which Endpoint Management platform has better integrations? ESET PROTECT is favored for integrations, with recent reviewers citing Microsoft 365 integration. - **WatchGuard Endpoint Security:** Integrations are mentioned in 2 all-time reviews, but no specific third-party tools are named in recent reviews. - **ESET PROTECT:** Microsoft 365 integration is cited in recent reviews. ### How do WatchGuard Endpoint Security and ESET PROTECT compare on customer support? ESET PROTECT leads on Quality of Support with a 0.5-point advantage (8.9 vs 8.4). - **WatchGuard Endpoint Security:** Reviewers describe support as responsive and helpful, with several all-time mentions for excellent support and online help. - **ESET PROTECT:** Reviewers consistently praise support for being helpful, reliable, and responsive, with multiple recent reviews highlighting positive support experiences. ### Which is easier to implement, WatchGuard Endpoint Security or ESET PROTECT? ESET PROTECT has a slight advantage in Ease of Setup, scoring 8.8 versus WatchGuard Endpoint Security's 8.5. - **WatchGuard Endpoint Security:** Reviewers frequently mention easy installation and deployment, but some note complexity in setup and configuration for new users. - **ESET PROTECT:** Reviewers highlight straightforward onboarding, simple deployment, and easy navigation, though some mention a learning curve for advanced features. ### Which product has better Firewall? WatchGuard Endpoint Security and ESET PROTECT both offer strong Firewall capabilities, with reviewers citing robust protection and management features for each. - **WatchGuard Endpoint Security:** Firewall is cited as a key feature in recent and all-time reviews, with mentions of advanced protection and centralized management; no dimension score is provided for Firewall specifically. - **ESET PROTECT:** Firewall is highlighted in recent reviews for strong antivirus/firewall protection and integration with Office cloud security; no dimension score is provided for Firewall specifically. 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