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ESET Endpoint Protection Platform vs Fortinet FortiSandbox comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 1, 2024

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

ESET Endpoint Protection Pl...
Ranking in Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)
7th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
100
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (11th), Anti-Malware Tools (4th)
Fortinet FortiSandbox
Ranking in Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
38
Ranking in other categories
Threat Deception Platforms (7th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) category, the mindshare of ESET Endpoint Protection Platform is 4.2%, down from 8.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Fortinet FortiSandbox is 10.7%, up from 8.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)
 

Featured Reviews

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.
Abdelhamid Saber - PeerSpot reviewer
Enhanced network security with adaptable integration and really good support
We use FortiSandbox for scanning files and images that pass through our networks. It integrates with different devices, such as five adapters and other Fortinet devices It is time-saving and more secure. It saves us from a lot of antivirus and anti-malware issues. The adapter is beneficial as it…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"This solution blocks the brand new malware threats."
"The product is good and has a good interface."
"Ransomware protection is embedded in the solution."
"ESET Endpoint Security’s most valuable feature is the management console."
"ESET provides good protection."
"It's scalable."
"The solution has very useful MDM features."
"In terms of stability, I can rate it at nine out of ten."
"The most valuable features of Fortinet FortiSandbox are the analysis options, artificial intelligence, and the many interfaces it provides."
"The adapter is beneficial as it allows integration with various devices, not just Fortinet."
"Fortinet FortiSandbox is scalable."
"he solution's GUI is good."
"Compared to other solutions, it's easy to configure and implement because of the templates. The timing of scanning files is faster."
"FortiSandbox helps us handle unknown threats. Every vendor is competing for who can detect an unknown threat the fastest. Fortinet is competitive in the market."
"The solution is very good because it catches a lot of threats in emails."
"The most valuable feature was the EDR, endpoint detection and response."
 

Cons

"The proactive feature is excellent, but I do not believe ESET will make any changes to this feature in the future."
"iOS compatibility for mobile security and parental control."
"The console or GUI of ESET Endpoint Antivirus should improve. Additionally, they should provide an addon feature for HyperV and VMware."
"High-end hardware requirements across workstations"
"There are other features you can add on to help make the security stronger, however, they should offer better security even on a basic level."
"The feature is somewhat lacking in security protection."
"The solution could be more user-friendly."
"The product could have better integration with third-party products that would help extend functionality."
"The product is good but it could be speedier. In addition, it's quite complex."
"For additional features, maybe a form of execution pain files in a non-virtual environment because it has threats that identify when it is being run in a virtual machine."
"It would be better if it had support for Mac and Linux."
"Most people are confused about how to use the right integration of the right Fortinet product."
"Sometimes, there are issues upgrading the version of the firewall or the SD-LAN box. After we upgrade to the latest version of the software, we still have the same box. I think it's the same for every vendor."
"In future releases, I would like to see more automation capabilities."
"If you were to compare prices between vendors and manufacturers, you would see that the lowest equipment in the Sandbox line is quite expensive for a new customer."
"It would be better if we could integrate FortiSandbox with endpoint security solutions."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Pricing of ESET Endpoint Security is within the market pricing."
"The price of ESET Endpoint Security is in the middle range of price compared to other solutions. For example, BitDefender can be more expensive."
"It probably is less expensive than Sophos."
"The price could be a little lower."
"The license is annually, and the price is low compared to competitors."
"I rate the product’s pricing a three out of ten. It is neither cheap nor expensive for our clients."
"Pricing for ESET Endpoint Security could be lower because here in Hungary, it's expensive."
"The cost of the solution is hard to justify even if the EDR operates well."
"I rate the product's pricing a five or six on a scale of one to ten, where one is low, and ten is high."
"The solution is unavailable at a lower cost and can be difficult to deploy."
"The solution is not expensive at all."
"We are on an annual license to use the solution. We have an additional feature that is integrated with S5, which is working well."
"Fortinet FortiSandbox is a nominally priced product, so I would not say that it is a very cheap tool."
"There is a license to use this solution."
"There are additional costs, which isn't included in the licensing fee."
"There are no costs in addition to the standard licensing fees."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Government
6%
Government
12%
Computer Software Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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...
What do you like most about Fortinet FortiSandbox?
The real-time analysis capability of FortiSandbox is beneficial for email analysis.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiSandbox?
I think it's affordable. For the six to seven months of usage, the cost has been reasonable.
What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiSandbox?
We sometimes face a delay in email scanning due to not having multiple virtual machines. Improvements could be made in dynamic scanning, scanning all email components such as URLs and attachments, ...
 

Also Known As

Smart Security, ESET PROTECT Advanced, ESET LiveGuard Advanced, ESET PROTECT Platform
FortiSandbox
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

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
Lush, Barnabas Health, Options, Riverside Healthcare, Hillsbourough County Schools, Columbia Public Schools, Schiller AG
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