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Cuckoo Sandbox vs ESET Endpoint Protection Platform comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Cuckoo Sandbox
Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools
13th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
ESET Endpoint Protection Pl...
Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
100
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (11th), Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (7th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Anti-Malware Tools category, the mindshare of Cuckoo Sandbox is 2.9%, down from 4.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ESET Endpoint Protection Platform is 3.1%, down from 7.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Adrián Rodriguez Garcia - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides detailed behavior analysis while needing improvements in signature detection
I use Cuckoo Sandbox primarily for automated malware behavior analysis. Specifically, it helps me extract indicators of compromise (IOC) to add to different platforms in the security environment of my company Cuckoo can show me every behavior in a machine. For example, it shows all files…
ManojNair2 - PeerSpot reviewer
Easy to set up with good security and rapidly improving capabilities
In terms of stability, the performance parameters do come into play. It's good on the regular office front, however, on the development side, if somebody is using it in a development environment, they need to make some configuration changes in terms of what directories should be excluded from the real-time scanning. I had to do that kind of stuff. I don't do that with the Microsoft product, for example. It runs, and it scans the entire system with no issues. The solution is stable. Regular updates were available in the product versions. They were updated, and they gave regular signature updates also so that the product checked all the boxes.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The dynamic analysis feature in Cuckoo Sandbox is excellent compared to others."
"Cuckoo Sandbox is very stable and reliable."
"Cuckoo Sandbox is very stable and reliable."
"The scalability is an eight out of ten."
"Advanced level endpoint firewall, which helps to block unwanted and malicious traffic."
"We use ESET, which is pretty much perfect for us. It is also absolutely simple and automatic once setup."
"It effectively catches unwanted stuff. It has saved our bacon over many years."
"The overall security capability of the product is pretty reliable."
"It has a clean and clear interface."
"The pricing is reasonable."
"The most valuable feature of ESET Endpoint Security is that it is light on resources. It has a very low impact on the system. It uses low memory and the setup size is very low."
"The primary purpose is to protect computers from viruses and ransomware."
 

Cons

"The only issue is with the installation, which requires some adjustments."
"I want the command to be quicker."
"It lacks correlation with other types of information, such as explaining why a particular file was modified or identifying the specific process responsible."
"Cuckoo Sandbox could improve its signature detection because it currently only shows simple file modifications and connections to different botnets."
"The solution includes only Intrusion Detection and not IPS, which is an important feature that is missing in my version."
"When users renew licenses, they should offer a discount."
"There are some complexities if you want to manipulate the software."
"The adware module could be improved."
"The product could have better integration with third-party products that would help extend functionality."
"There are no areas for improvement. It does everything the consumer needs."
"I am a MAC user and my asset cybersecurity is continuously displaying warnings that I am not using their firewall."
"While we see dangers within our security system, it would help if there were popups that could immediately alert us or the user of the endpoint that something was detected."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We have to pay five to ten thousand dollars for this solution."
"The price is okay and I don't have any issues with it."
"For 200 or so users, it might cost around $10,000 or so. That is for a first-time purchase. A renewal may come in at $7,000 to $8,000, or around 20% to 30% less. This is a rough estimate of what to expect."
"Its price is fair. If we compare it with any other retail product, it is a little harder to compete with."
"I do a two or three-year license for less than $100."
"Its price is reasonable."
"I rate the product's price as seven or eight on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive."
"The price of ESET Endpoint Antivirus is fair compared to the performance of other solutions."
"The solution costs around $20 or $30 per user per year."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
18%
Educational Organization
13%
University
9%
Government
8%
Computer Software Company
15%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Educational Organization
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cuckoo Sandbox?
I don't know the price as I always use the free version of Cuckoo Sandbox.
What needs improvement with Cuckoo Sandbox?
The only issue is with the installation, which requires some adjustments. We need to check the OS level for compatibility. This can be challenging for those who are new to Cuckoo Sandbox.
What is your primary use case for Cuckoo Sandbox?
We are using Cuckoo Sandbox ( /products/cuckoo-sandbox-reviews ) for phishing emails and malware analysis.
What do you like most about ESET Endpoint Security?
ESET Endpoint Security’s most valuable feature is the management console.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ESET Endpoint Security?
I rate the product’s pricing a three out of ten. It is neither cheap nor expensive for our clients. We use the free version, and there are no additional costs involved.
What needs improvement with ESET Endpoint Security?
The product’s AI implementation feature could be better for learning user behavior. There could be a feature to detect unsecured devices in the network similar to its older version. We need additio...
 

Also Known As

No data available
Smart Security, ESET PROTECT Advanced, ESET LiveGuard Advanced, ESET PROTECT Platform
 

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Sample Customers

Information Not Available
ERSTE Group Bank, Miller Solutions, Wesleyan University, The Hospital Center of Luxembourg, Deer Valley USD, SPAR, Industrial Federal Credit Union, Honda, City Hall of Palmela, Hays CISD, Lester B Pearson School Board
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