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Compare ESET PROTECT and Microsoft Defender XDR 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (45.4% of reviews)
Enterprise (38.5% of reviews)
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ESET PROTECT
Star Rating
(918)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (45.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Browse all 5 pricing plansMicrosoft Defender XDR
Star Rating
(287)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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- G2 reviewers report that ESET PROTECT excels in user satisfaction, boasting a higher overall score compared to Microsoft Defender XDR. Users appreciate its comprehensive suite of cybersecurity solutions, which they find effective throughout the risk assessment process.
- According to verified reviews, ESET PROTECT has a significant advantage in implementation speed, with users noting that it integrates seamlessly with their operating systems, allowing for quick deployment without extensive setup time.
- Reviewers mention that ESET PROTECT offers superior threat detection capabilities, particularly in real-time detection and threat hunting, with users highlighting its advanced scripting features for identifying unusual activities.
- Users say that Microsoft Defender XDR provides a strong focus on unified visibility and investigative response, making it easy to correlate and analyze threat data, which is particularly beneficial for organizations needing to stay updated on vulnerabilities.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while both products offer solid support, ESET PROTECT receives slightly higher marks for quality of support, with users expressing satisfaction with the assistance provided during their cybersecurity management.
- According to recent feedback, Microsoft Defender XDR is praised for its integration with threat intelligence, making it user-friendly for those familiar with Microsoft ecosystems, but it faces challenges in matching the extensive feature set offered by ESET PROTECT.
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
Microsoft Defender XDR
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- Encrypted Storage - Provides some level of encryption of files and data in transit and sensitive information while it lives online.
- Anomaly Detection - Constantly monitors activity related to user behavior and compares activity to benchmarked patterns.
- Data loss Prevention - Stores data securely either on premise or in an adjacent cloud database to prevent loss of data at rest..
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ESET PROTECT
Free Trial is available
Microsoft Defender XDR
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
786
8.9
247
Ease of Use
8.9
788
8.8
251
Ease of Setup
8.7
526
8.5
128
Ease of Admin
8.5
414
8.7
124
Quality of Support
8.9
726
8.8
246
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
404
8.9
123
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
779
9.5
236
Features by Category
Administration
9.2
192
Not enough data
9.1
200
Not enough data
9.0
201
Not enough data
8.8
193
Not enough data
9.0
197
Not enough data
Functionality
9.0
201
Not enough data
9.1
203
Not enough data
9.2
204
Not enough data
9.3
204
Not enough data
Analysis
9.0
197
Not enough data
9.1
196
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Detection
9.5
76
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.3
74
Not enough data
Analysis
9.5
76
Not enough data
9.0
74
Not enough data
9.4
74
Not enough data
9.4
75
Not enough data
Response
9.2
75
Not enough data
9.5
76
Not enough data
9.4
75
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Detection & Response
9.6
14
8.8
169
9.8
14
9.0
173
9.8
14
8.8
168
9.9
14
9.1
171
Management
9.5
13
8.7
165
9.8
14
8.5
162
9.2
13
8.7
164
Analytics
9.4
15
8.9
170
9.0
14
8.6
166
9.3
14
8.8
168
Agentic AI - Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms
9.4
9
Not enough data
9.8
8
Not enough data
9.7
10
Not enough data
Services - Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
9.7
6
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 Microsoft Defender XDR are categorized as Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms
Unique Categories
ESET PROTECT is categorized as Endpoint Protection Platforms, Managed Detection and Response (MDR), Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Malware Analysis Tools, Patch Management, and Antivirus
Microsoft Defender XDR has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ESET PROTECT
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Microsoft Defender XDR
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
5.3%
Computer & Network Security
3.9%
Construction
3.8%
Internet
3.3%
Other
71.2%
Information Technology and Services
28.9%
Computer Software
9.6%
Computer & Network Security
9.3%
Financial Services
3.7%
Banking
3.0%
Other
45.6%
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Discussions
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yes, different plans include different capabilities.Read more
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