Bitdefender GravityZone EDR vs ESET Inspect comparison

Bitdefender and ESET are both solutions in the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) category. Bitdefender is ranked #19 with an average rating of 7.9, while ESET is ranked #32 with an average rating of 8.0. Bitdefender holds a 2.0% mindshare in EDR, compared to ESET’s 1.4% mindshare. Additionally, 96% of Bitdefender users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 80% of ESET users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 9, 2024

Bitdefender GravityZone EDR and ESET Inspect are competitors in endpoint detection and response. User feedback suggests Bitdefender GravityZone EDR has stronger support, while ESET Inspect shines with its feature set, making it more justifiable in price.

Features: Bitdefender GravityZone EDR is praised for robust threat detection, automated response capabilities, and user appreciation for its effectiveness. ESET Inspect stands out with comprehensive reporting, advanced analysis tools, and a feature set that users find highly favorable.

Room for Improvement: Bitdefender GravityZone EDR users report challenges with customization, system slowdowns, and occasional performance issues. ESET Inspect users highlight a need for better documentation, simpler configuration options, and more detailed setup guidance.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Bitdefender GravityZone EDR is generally praised for straightforward deployment but has mixed reviews on customer support responsiveness. ESET Inspect offers an easy deployment experience and is backed by excellent customer service, leading to a smoother overall support experience.

Pricing and ROI: Bitdefender GravityZone EDR is noted for being cost-effective with good ROI. ESET Inspect, though perceived as more expensive, is considered worth the investment due to its advanced features. Users acknowledge the higher initial setup cost of ESET Inspect as affirming its value in the long term.

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Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) category, the mindshare of Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is 3.4%, down from 4.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Bitdefender GravityZone EDR is 2.0%, down from 2.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ESET Inspect is 1.4%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks	3.4%
Bitdefender GravityZone EDR	2.0%
ESET Inspect	1.4%
Other	93.2%

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

Featured Reviews

ABHISHEK_SINGH

Senior Process Expert at A.P. Moller - Maersk

Gained full visibility and streamlined threat detection through behavior-based insights and AI integration

Initially, we got to have a lot of false positives when we onboarded, but nowadays it's quite smooth. We have fine-tuned our security policies and allowed different levels of policies to get rid of those false positives. Currently, we are getting a fairly good amount of incidents that are not false positives or benign, but actionable items. The process is streamlined. In the initial days, the operations used to get involved in a lot of benign and other activities, but now the process is streamlined. We are leveraging the auto-detection and remediation plans. The operations teams are now more involved in other business roles as well, not just looking into the logs and fetching out what's happening there. They have fixed a lot of things. Initially, they didn't have IAC code drift detection, cloud posture management, or security posture management, but they have those now. They purchased different vendors and did a merger with that. They have now Prisma Cloud that gets integrated and now they are working with Cortex Cloud. Everything that was negative has now been addressed, and the product altogether looks to be in a very better and mature shape now. Currently, it's more or less detecting the workloads with AI-based best practices. Since most organizations are consuming AI agents and other things, we are looking forward to seeing what other feature enhancements Palo Alto can support in that.

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HarshBhardiya

SOC Engineer at a outsourcing company with 10,001+ employees

Provides detailed event investigation and endpoint control but needs better Mac support and UI improvements

I find the advanced behavioral analytics feature in Bitdefender GravityZone EDR a little gimmicky, as I don't usually find much use for it. The advanced behavioral analytics feature needs to be optimized to be more user-friendly and easier to work with. We don't specifically look for the customizable dashboards within Bitdefender GravityZone EDR; rather, we get the logs on our SIEM solution, QRadar, where we have created the dashboards. We also have Tableau and Power BI, so we don't utilize any dashboards on the EDR front. I would like to optimize the incident response area as well, especially when comparing my experience with CrowdStrike, which is relatively more responsive and easier to navigate when there are multiple hosts involved. Other areas of improvement for Bitdefender GravityZone EDR include its lack of support for Mac devices.

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Moshiur-Rahman Khan

CEO at IOPoint.com

Provides reliable and comprehensive internet security solutions without significant system slowdowns

My organization uses ESET Inspect for antivirus and internet security on laptops and desktops. On the enterprise side, we utilize it on our Windows Server. The platform has improved our organization's security by providing comprehensive antivirus and internet security solutions. It is fast and…

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The best feature of Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is that it collects logs from different sections such as the endpoint, the network, and the cloud, making it easy to investigate alerts, collect some of the investigation packages related to the infected machines, and provide live response."

"The solution allows us to make investigations. Other XDR solutions also provide similar capabilities but for investigation, Cortex XDR is better."

"When the pandemic started, Palo Alto came up with many solutions, which helped with the quick shift from on-premises to the cloud."

"I generally believe that Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is probably the best in the market right now."

"One thing that I like about Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks, it is detecting all the suspicious or malicious binaries, and it has integration with Palo Alto Firewall."

"The live terminal is probably the best thing ever. It gives you the access to get straight onto any machine."

"Its interface and pricing are most valuable. It is better than other vendors in terms of security."

"If the user leaves our premises or network, Palo Alto Traps will still be on that endpoint and will still apply our policies."

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"I like that you can manage all the time and you can uninstall and install everything via the web console."

"It is stable."

"The most valuable feature of Bitdefender GravityZone Ultra is the ETX and ETM endpoint protection."

"The product is stable. It has a small footprint, but it does a lot of heavy lifting."

"I like the risk assessment tool built into Bitdefender GravityZone EDR because I'm really into risk assessments and vulnerability testing."

"The most valuable features are the anti-malware and firewall policies. The runtime scans and execution have been beneficial to our business."

"It has the ability to remotely control user PCs and execute specific commands to ensure their security. However, this capability could also pose some concerns."

"The solution is probably one of the top five, best security solutions on the market at the moment."

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"ESET Enterprise Inspector's most valuable feature is EDR."

"Scalability-wise, it is a very good solution."

"ESET Enterprise Inspector's greatest asset lies in its user-friendly interface, which allows for easy navigation and thorough analysis of incidents."

"Rules are the most valuable feature of ESET Inspect. They are created through XML language, and they track and filter events from endpoints. If the event matches the rule, the rule is triggered. Exceptions are the second most valuable feature because it gives you the power to filter false positives in large numbers. The third most valuable feature is the Learning mode that facilitates making exceptions for known processes with a good reputation."

"I find the multilayered endpoint security the most valuable feature."

"The rules are the best and most useful features."

"The product's most valuable features are its performance and stability."

Cons

"The solution lacks real-time, on-demand antivirus."

"The connection to the internet has not performed as expected."

"They have the worst support, as a company, that I have ever worked with, as they are difficult to get a hold of and keep on the phone. They don't know what they are talking about when you get them on the phone. They don't like to respond to messages when you send them to them. They like to "research problems" for weeks on end, then pass you off to somebody else."

"I would like to see improvement in the tool's user interface, particularly in the area of managing alerts and providing more reporting capabilities."

"It is an enterprise-level solution. Its price could be less expensive."

"Every 30 or 40 days, there's a new version and we need to go and make sure our customer's laptops are upgraded."

"There are some default policies which sometimes affect our applications and cause them to run around. In the hotel industry, we use a different type of data versus Oracle and SQL. By default, there are some policies which stop us from running properly. Because of this, the support level is also not that strong. We have to wait to get a results."

"Cortex XDR should have a lightweight agent, and the agent size should not be heavy."

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"The interface could be improved."

"The one thing I'd say about their complete MDR product is that it's too expensive, which is why I prefer to use an alternative SOC and integrate Bitdefender to a different SOC on their own."

"We find it's making the machines run slow."

"I would like to see a remote desktop for installed endpoints so administrators can see what is on a user's screen or what a user is doing."

"The installation is not straightforward and should be easier to do."

"The solution wasn't designed to be used in France."

"They need to improve the dashboard by adding a dedicated executive view. This view should provide executives with a clear overview of what's happening."

"They should include the Hebrew language for its technical support in terms of communication."

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"The platform's price could be better."

"It may be difficult for a first-time customer to understand all of the functions that are available to him."

"Every vendor is working on making the job of SOC analysts easier, with fewer false positives and more precise detections. ESET uses LiveGrid technology that provides feedback on the reputation of files and operations. It's hard to eliminate all of the false positives, but hopefully, we'll see some improvement with the advances in AI."

"The solution could improve the consumption of resources. The RAM and CPU usage increases during usage which can cause issues. We have three separate services and it would be beneficial if all were executed from one agent limiting the over usage of system resources."

"It is not a stable product. We were disappointed in the stability of this product in comparison to McAffee."

"One area that needs improvement for the product is ransomware protection, which does not offer complete security."

"The product is complex to configure, and there are too many errors that are not errors, making it an area that can be considered for improvement."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's way too expensive, but security is expensive. You pay for your licensing, and then you pay for someone to monitor the stuff."

"It has a higher cost than other solutions, like CrowdStrike or Microsoft’s EDR tools, but it reduces the cost of our operations because it’s a new generation antivirus tool."

"The pricing is a little high. It is per user per year."

"It has reasonable pricing for the use cases it provides to the company."

"Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is an expensive solution."

"It's the most expensive solution, but features-wise, it's quite strong. It's very good for protection, so the results are very good in the case of protection. I would rate it a two out of ten in terms of pricing."

"This is an expensive solution."

"We didn't have to pay any additional fee for the cloud instance. It just came with the renewal, which was nice."

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"Price-wise, we have a better licensing agreement with Bitdefender than we did with competing vendors."

"Bitdefender GravityZone EDR is cheaper than Kaspersky. There are no additional costs apart from licensing ones."

"The solution is not expensive but there are cheaper options in the market. In terms of competitiveness, the price is reasonable with no other additional costs besides the licensing fees."

"If you look at the solution's price point, it's actually low market value, especially in comparison to other ones."

"The solution's price is mid-ranged."

"Price-wise, Bitdefender GravityZone EDR is a bit expensive in the Philippines."

"The solution is affordable."

"There are different packages available that vary in terms of licensing fees."

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"The platform's licensing is affordable and straightforward."

"This is true in the case of licensing, we do not have the most expensive products, and we don't have the cheapest product, it's somewhere in the middle. Perhaps a little higher from the middle, but we are known for what we provide to our customers, and they are pleased."

"The pricing and licensing are the big issue now, in my opinion. If the price was less than other companies, or a one-time charge for service was available, I think there would be more users of this solution."

"The platform is expensive; it could be cheaper."

"I feel it is a very expensive product."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

13%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

University

Comms Service Provider

11%

Computer Software Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	42
Midsize Enterprise	21
Large Enterprise	47

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	46
Midsize Enterprise	9
Large Enterprise	11

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Small Business	5
Large Enterprise	2

Questions from the Community

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What do you like most about Bitdefender GravityZone Ultra?

Bitdefender is a well-supported platform.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Bitdefender GravityZone Ultra?

The cost is reasonable, with the license costing approximately six to eight dollars per user.

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What needs improvement with Bitdefender GravityZone Ultra?

I find the advanced behavioral analytics feature in Bitdefender GravityZone EDR a little gimmicky, as I don't usually...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ESET Inspect?

The platform's licensing is affordable and straightforward. We purchase soft keys, install them, and manage the licen...

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What needs improvement with ESET Inspect?

One area that needs improvement for the product is ransomware protection, which does not offer complete security.

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What is your primary use case for ESET Inspect?

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Also Known As

Cyvera, Cortex XDR, Palo Alto Networks Traps

Bitdefender GravityZone Ultra, Bitdefender GravityZone

ESET Enterprise Inspector

Overview

Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks provides advanced threat detection with AI-driven endpoint protection and seamless integration, ensuring multi-layered security and automatic threat response.

Cortex XDR is designed to safeguard endpoints against malware and suspicious activities. It offers advanced threat detection and response capabilities using behavioral analysis, AI, and machine learning. It seamlessly integrates with security infrastructures, providing endpoint security, firewall integration, and enhanced visibility in both cloud-based and on-premises environments.

What are the key features of Cortex XDR?

Advanced Threat Detection: Uses AI and machine learning for proactive threat identification.
Multi-layered Security: Combines various security measures for comprehensive protection.
Endpoint Protection: Safeguards against malware and exploits.
Behavioral Analysis: Monitors suspicious activity for early detection.
Automatic Threat Response: Automates responses to neutralize threats.

What benefits should users expect?

Ease of Use: Simplifies security management with intuitive design.
Resource Efficiency: Minimizes impact on system resources.
Integration Capabilities: Works well with existing security setups.
Reduced Analyst Workload: Automates processes to decrease manual intervention.

Organizations in diverse sectors deploy Cortex XDR to protect against malware, leveraging its advanced threat detection capabilities. Its integration with existing security infrastructures appeals to those seeking comprehensive protection in both cloud and on-premises environments, providing enhanced visibility and threat intelligence.

Palo Alto Networks

Bitdefender GravityZone Ultra is an endpoint security solution that offers protection against even the most elusive cyber threats. The solution provides a full range of security capabilities, including threat detection, pre- and post- compromise visibility, alert triage, automatic response, advanced search, investigation, and more. It is designed with a single agent/single consoler architecture, is cloud-native, and also supports on-premises deployments.

Bitdefender GravityZone Ultra Features

Bitdefender GravityZone Ultra has many valuable key features. Some of the most useful ones include:

Extended endpoint detection and response: Bitdefender GravityZone Ultra applies XDR capabilities to detect advanced attacks across multiple endpoints in hybrid infrastructures, including workstations, servers, or containers running various operating systems.

Integrated human and endpoint risk analytics: The Bitdefender GravityZone Ultra solution continuously identifies user actions and behaviors that may pose a security risk to your organization, such as using unencrypted web pages for logging into websites, usage of compromised USBs, poor password management, recurrent infections, and more.

Layered defense: Bitdefender GravityZone Ultra offers highly effective layered protection to protect against threats by using signatureless technologies like advanced local and cloud machine learning, behavior analysis technologies, and integrated sandbox and device hardening.

Low overhead incident investigation and response: Bitdefender GravityZone Ultra allows incident response teams to react fast and stop ongoing attacks via fast alerts, attack timelines, and sandbox outputs.

Bitdefender GravityZone Ultra Benefits

There are many benefits to implementing Bitdefender GravityZone Ultra. Some of the biggest advantages the solution offers include:

Next-gen prevention and detection: The solution uses advanced prevention capabilities such as PowerShell Defense, Exploit Defense, and Anomaly Detection to block attacks earlier in the attack chain (at pre-execution) so your security posture remains intact and safe. Once an active threat is detected, automatic response kicks in to block further damage or lateral movements.

Cross platform coverage: Bitdefender GravityZone Ultra covers all enterprise endpoints, running Windows, Linux, or Mac in physical, virtualized, or cloud infrastructures, ensuring consistent security across your entire infrastructure.

Third-party integration APIs: Bitdefender GravityZone Ultra supports integration with pre-existing security operations tools.

Reviews from Real Users

Below are some reviews and helpful feedback written by PeerSpot users currently using the Bitdefender GravityZone Ultra solution.

Robert N., CEO at CSToday, says, “We like the dashboard, the console, the reporting. It's very easy to deploy. It has great security with excellent standard policies and is extremely stable.”

PeerSpot user David A., Cybersecurity Analyst & System Engineer at Compucare Systems Inc., mentions, "The best feature for our customers is the ransomware feature. It is very fresh and powerful. Bitdefender also has a feature called Ransomware Vaccine. With this feature, when a file from the ransomware is encrypted Bitdefender can revert it back to the original file. It automatically decrypts the file and puts the ransom in quarantine."

Troy F., Managing Director at TEPSA (Pty) Ltd., comments, “The valuable features are, of course, the protection against malware, ransomware, and any other forms of malicious software, but the solution also provides application and device control which stops people copying things onto a memory stick, for example. In addition, it provides web filtering and blocking of inappropriate websites. The product covers pretty much every aspect of cyber security, but the primary function that everybody gets it for is the anti malware or antivirus protection.”

Bitdefender

ESET Inspect is an essential component to help ensure the highest level of enterprise security. While standard ESET Endpoint Security provides strong protection, ESET Inspect takes your environment's security to a new dimension. A security tool is needed to help security professionals protect their sensitive data and detect and investigate security incidents, advanced threats, and targeted attacks or breaches on endpoint devices. ESET Inspect is a tool that offers the peace of mind of continuous protection and security monitoring in a powerful and easy-to-use solution.

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Sample Customers

CBI Health Group, University Honda, VakifBank

Mentor Graphics, Rudersdal Kommune

Mitsubishi Motors, Allianz Suisse, Cannon, T-Mobile

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