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ESET Endpoint Protection Platform vs Intercept X Endpoint comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 9, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

ESET Endpoint Protection Pl...
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
12th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
99
Ranking in other categories
Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (6th), Anti-Malware Tools (3rd)
Intercept X Endpoint
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
7th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
5.8
Number of Reviews
102
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (6th), ZTNA (9th), Managed Detection and Response (MDR) (8th), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (11th), Ransomware Protection (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of ESET Endpoint Protection Platform is 3.1%, down from 3.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Intercept X Endpoint is 2.3%, down from 5.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
 

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.
Khandokar Rabbi - PeerSpot reviewer
Used for endpoint security, ransomware protection, virus protection, and server security
Intercept X Endpoint is deployed on the cloud in our organization. Previously, we had two ransomware attacks when we were using Kaspersky as an endpoint security. We didn't face any ransomware attacks after using Intercept X Endpoint for endpoint security. Intercept X Endpoint has simplified our malware detection. Since we have already implemented the policies in the cloud, all the malware is automatically detected. The solution also detects and removes new malware that can also come from the cloud AI engine. Integrating Intercept X Endpoint with our current security infrastructure was very easy. In my opinion, Sophos is a better solution because we are using Sophos endpoint security and network security. These two things sync with each other and monitor the packets and network traffic. No other vendor has simultaneous devices to check everything. I would recommend the solution to other users. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It's scalable."
"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 most valuable features for me in ESET Endpoint Security are the antivirus feature and detection."
"The pricing is reasonable."
"It's a very user-friendly product."
"I like the integration; it lets you see the product installed on a particular computer."
"The performance of the solution is very good it does not impact my hardware and is user-friendly."
"This is a product at the top of its game. That is the reason we choose to support and sell it."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is less hash-based than competitors."
"We most value the price and interface quality with Sophos Intercept X. We focus on solution quality."
"The most valuable features of Sophos Intercept X are the ease of use and the policy options that are simple to understand. Overall, the protection is good."
"This solution is easy to configure."
"The deployment is quick. It just depends on the environment and what you may be replacing."
"The solution is overall quite good, the services are performing well. It is very good for those who are using standard PC configurations. It does not block their system up by taking up a lot of resources."
"Intercept X's smart prevention it's very good as so are its machine learning capabilities for troubleshooting channels and files."
"The initial setup is pretty straightforward."
 

Cons

"It's hard to get support for ESET in Hong Kong and China. There's a number to call that goes nowhere. You can upgrade to the premium service, but there are a few restrictions."
"ESET Endpoint Antivirus could improve the mobile device experience by having more coverage."
"The problem was that it didn't support Windows 7."
"On the solution's website, it is sometimes difficult to figure out how to download the exact product associated with your purchased license."
"There are some complexities if you want to manipulate the software."
"The initial setup of ESET Endpoint Security was not complex because we have five years of experience. However, it is not as easy if we did not have the experience."
"ESET Endpoint Security could improve EDR integration."
"I'm unsure as to if they could actually support a large enterprise."
"Features that should be improved in the upgrade involve the excessive consumption of the the solution's processor, RAM and resources."
"Needs more flexible reporting, particularly for medium to large size companies."
"I would like the solution to have more functions and to be more user-friendly."
"There is room for improvement in terms of stability and updates."
"The solution is expensive, and it could be made cheaper."
"The tool is not stable on Linux systems."
"The customer service and support could be improved in regards to response time. It could be faster."
"I recommend that Intercept X Endpoint should include a patch assessment feature. Various vendors offer virtual patching solutions, which could be a game-changer, especially for the financial sector where frequent service restarts are challenging. These solutions allow patching servers without the need for restarts. Incorporating these features into Intercept X Endpoint would enhance its effectiveness in securing endpoints and servers."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Pricing of ESET Endpoint Security is within the market pricing."
"Pricing per month, for security services as apps in CEE pricing: up to €2 monthly is OK."
"The price of ESET Endpoint Security is in the middle range of price compared to other solutions. For example, BitDefender can be more expensive."
"The cost is a very reasonable. When compared with other products, the price is low (though not very low)."
"The pricing can be a bit more flexible."
"Customers buy the ESET Endpoint Security license for a year, two years, or 36 months."
"I do a two or three-year license for less than $100."
"I rate the product’s pricing a three out of ten. It is neither cheap nor expensive for our clients."
"We were able to eliminate the ransomware using the one-month, full-featured trial license."
"I am not sure about the cost. I would guess it to be between $50 to $60 per license. This would be the cost of the overall subscription. There is no additional fee."
"Its price depends on the scenario. It is very expensive, but it is not more expensive than other vendors. The price of Check Point and other vendors is much higher than Sophos."
"The price of the solution is average compared to the market."
"There is a license required to use this solution."
"Intercept X for endpoints is around $35 per user per year. The server version is $95 per server per year."
"I have found the price of Sophos Intercept X to be reasonable."
"We renew the license for one year at $10,000."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
17%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Educational Organization
6%
Computer Software Company
20%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Government
6%
Educational Organization
6%
 

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...
How does Crodwstrike Falcon compare with Sophos Intercept X?
I like that Crowdstrike Falcon allows me to easily correlate data between my firewalls. Its detection and machine learning are very valuable features. Crowdstrike Falcon also successfully prevents ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sophos Intercept X?
The pricing is a little bit higher than that of other solutions.
 

Also Known As

Smart Security, ESET PROTECT Advanced, ESET LiveGuard Advanced, ESET PROTECT Platform
Sophos Intercept X
 

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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
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