We performed a comparison between ESET Endpoint Security and Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business based on our users’ reviews in five categories. After reading all of the collected data, you can find our conclusion below.
Features: ESET Endpoint Security is highly regarded for its encryption capabilities, effortless automatic updates, and intuitive interface. Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business is commended for its extensive cross-platform protection, user-friendly interface, and compatibility with third-party software. ESET Endpoint Security has room for improvement in terms of faster threat alerts, automation, and ransomware protection. Kaspersky users requested improvements in security and stability. They also want better documentation, faster malware scanning, enhanced encryption, and improved remote management.
Service and Support: ESET's customer service is praised for its helpfulness and quick response. Users say that Kaspersky’s support is helpful and responsive, whether it comes from resellers, partners, or the vendor.
Ease of Deployment: The setup process for ESET Endpoint Security is generally regarded as effortless. Some reported that Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business is straightforward to set up, while others find it more complex and time-consuming.
Pricing: ESET Endpoint Security is considered to be reasonably priced with various licensing options. Users gave mixed feedback on the price of Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business. Some found it reasonable while others thought it was expensive.
ROI: Some reported a high ROI from ESET Endpoint Security due to cost savings, while others find it difficult to measure its effectiveness. Our reviewers said that Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business has proven to be a solid investment.
"The ease of deployment and configuration is valuable. It's very easy compared to other vendors like Sophos. Sophos' configuration is complex. Fortinet is a lot easier to understand. You don't need a lot of admin knowledge to do the configuration."
"The product detects and blocks threats and is more proactive than firewalls."
"This is stable and scalable."
"NGAV and EDR features are outstanding."
"It is stable and scalable."
"The solution was relatively easy to deploy."
"The price is low and quite competitive with others."
"It is very easy to set up. I would rate my experience with the initial setup a ten out of ten, with ten being very easy to set up."
"The solution is easy to install and configure."
"The features seem to be alright."
"What is great about ESET is the ERA Web Console through which we can pull various reports, monitor and administer all clients and servers, and the console is easy to use."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is the management."
"It rarely gets in the way, and we don't even notice it scanning."
"I have found the ESET Management Console very good. It gives me many features, such as managing users and installing a new version."
"This solution blocks the brand new malware threats."
"The pricing is reasonable."
"The malware threat detection has been excellent overall."
"Setting up Kaspersky is easy, but it requires two or three core members from our team, including admins and managers if necessary. And that is because of the administration that I mentioned."
"One of the most valuable features is that it's quite secure. I'm satisfied with this solution."
"The most valuable feature is the central view. With this view, I can see all of the data."
"Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business's most valuable feature is the ease of management."
"The hardware hardware detection is the most valuable feature. The feature where you can block and unblock mobile devices is also good."
"I appreciate the good control it offers. So, I feel confident using this solution."
"The admin capabilities are great."
"We've encountered challenges during API deployment, occasionally resulting in unstable environments."
"Integration with Azure and SaaS provisioning tools could improve Fortinet FortiEDR."
"The EDR console should have more extensive reporting. You shouldn't need to purchase FortiAnalyzer. It should be included in the EDR part. The security adviser cloud platform could be improved with more options for exclusive or intensive rules for devices."
"The security should be strong for the cloud. Some applications are on-prem and some are on the cloud. Fortinet should also have strong security for the cloud. There should be more security for the cloud."
"The dashboard isn't easy to access and manage."
"The only minor concern is occasional interference with desired programs."
"FortiEDR can be improved by providing more detailed reporting."
"I would like the solution to extend beyond endpoint protection and include other attack surfaces such as other network components."
"They could be more aggressive with malware."
"The tool needs to explore security possibilities to secure iOS and Mac devices."
"It can be hard to set up if you need to customize it."
"In the future, a cloud version of the solution would be great."
"The feature is somewhat lacking in security protection."
"The solution should offer more security surrounding blacklisted websites."
"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."
"We are looking to move towards an EDR solution rather than EPP. EDR is a solution that can dynamically detect threats based on the process behavior. It would be better if this solution was an EDR and an EPP solution, this would increase security protection."
"The company needs to keep developing more security measures to help keep its customers safe. If they could keep adding to security features, it would be ideal."
"It needs more computer resources. They should have more anti-spam features."
"It would be preferable if the product were more proactive and more modern in its approach to security and protection."
"The application running speed consumes that of RAM, so performance speed is an issue."
"I might have the best product in the market. But if it's not properly configured, then I'm losing many of these features. I'm not getting the most out of them. And this is actually one of the biggest challenges that we're facing."
"We have had some problems with it comes to uninstalling it, so you have to make sure that you do everything right."
"The solution could be more secure."
"It would be ideal with the solution offered more documentation."
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ESET Endpoint Protection Platform is ranked 11th in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) with 97 reviews while Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business is ranked 12th in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) with 111 reviews. ESET Endpoint Protection Platform is rated 8.2, while Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of ESET Endpoint Protection Platform writes "Easy to set up with good security and rapidly improving capabilities". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business writes "Easy to setup, stable and good security use cases". ESET Endpoint Protection Platform is most compared with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, CrowdStrike Falcon, SentinelOne Singularity Complete, Check Point Harmony Endpoint and Fortinet FortiClient, whereas Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business is most compared with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Fortinet FortiClient, CrowdStrike Falcon, Check Point Harmony Endpoint and Trend Micro Apex One. See our ESET Endpoint Protection Platform vs. Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business report.
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