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ESET Endpoint Protection Platform vs Microsoft Exchange Online Protection (EOP) comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

ESET Endpoint Protection Pl...
Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
99
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (12th), Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (6th)
Microsoft Exchange Online P...
Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools
11th
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
35
Ranking in other categories
Email Security (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Anti-Malware Tools category, the mindshare of ESET Endpoint Protection Platform is 5.3%, down from 10.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Exchange Online Protection (EOP) is 2.3%, down from 2.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

ManojNair2 - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 18, 2022
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.
Nov 22, 2022
Offers valuable alert features
In my experience, everyone is using Azure or solutions from Microsoft. Word, Excel, and Outlook are present for a majority of companies. There is very little on the Google platform for email. The solution's discussion is more about budget and whether you are going to choose the on-premises or the cloud version. Microsoft is huge and a top-three vendor that really only competes with AWS and maybe Oracle. Certain features like scalability really are not relevant because the company's reputation is more than enough. Age in the market and investments in security are more important. You can rest assured that Microsoft has a particular team dedicated to each feature or issue. They are always improving and always delivering. Certain features of the solution will be valuable based on your role. For example, I am part of the security team so threat management is interesting to me. An an engineer or email team might be more interested in policies, configuration, or the administrative exchange. Nothing is perfect but the solution is very good. When you don't have opponents, it is easier to achieve a good rating. I rate the solution a nine 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

"We have not picked up a bug yet, because we use ESET, which is a tried and proven system."
"It's easy to set up and quick to deploy."
"Installing and integrating ESET Endpoint Antivirus was easy. It prevents worms, malware, and Trojans."
"The tools and the features available with this solution are very competitive. It is always updated to prevent upcoming attacks."
"The protection and device control features are the most valuable. I found its user interface and integration pretty good. It is very user friendly as compared to other products."
"The most valuable feature in ESET Endpoint Security is the game mode to restrict notifications."
"I would say that this solution has the best support team in this kind of Endpoint protection product."
"The pricing is good."
"In general, my company is happy with Microsoft support...My company hasn't faced any stability issues with the solution."
"The email policy configuration options in Microsoft EOP are satisfactory."
"With Microsoft Exchange Online Protection, if malware is attached to a mailer, it's very easy to go into the incident alert and find out what's happening with that identity and the mail."
"It is easy to configure, easy to use, easy to add exclusions, easy to track, and easy to add anything else if you want."
"The most valuable feature is the ease of administration. Other solutions require complex administration, but Microsoft Exchange Online Protection is easier."
"What I like most about Microsoft Exchange Online Protection is its integration with Windows, so we have one central view for all alerts and incidents."
"It's definitely scalable."
"Microsoft EOP's most valuable feature is a shared mailbox."
 

Cons

"The user interface of ESET Endpoint Security could be more user-friendly and more features could be added."
"I would like them to use AI features to do preventative virus protection."
"ESET Endpoint Antivirus could improve the mobile device experience by having more coverage."
"On the solution's website, it is sometimes difficult to figure out how to download the exact product associated with your purchased license."
"We have experienced some problems with the actualization of some endpoints. We then have to manually reinstall the version on these endpoints."
"The scalability could be better."
"Dual management for the customer, who needs to access the local on-premise console from a remote cloud-based console."
"There are some complexities if you want to manipulate the software."
"The licensing can be on the expensive side, especially in the cloud space."
"Some features, like encryption, are not available."
"Our company faces difficulty with Microsoft Exchange Online Protection (EOP) because it's too big, clunky, and difficult for a small client to implement quickly and easily."
"Microsoft 365 Defender and EOP policies are stable with the proper license. However, with the basic policy, it's hard to say it's stable due to configuration limitations."
"It doesn't protect against everything. We do need protection for, for example, endpoints."
"The management interface of Microsoft Exchange Online Protection (EOP) could be intuitive."
"The security features could be better."
"Microsoft has some training portals, but more could be developed."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Pricing per month, for security services as apps in CEE pricing: up to €2 monthly is OK."
"This is not an expensive solution."
"It's a cost-effective product"
"It is subjective. I don't think it is expensive. If you can have 10 user licenses for less than $100, I don't think it is expensive."
"I'd have to look through my records, however, we paid maybe $600 to $1000 for this product."
"I do a two or three-year license for less than $100."
"The price of ESET Endpoint Antivirus could be lower. From a customer's perspective, it is expensive."
"It is not expensive, but it is also not inexpensive."
"The pricing for the solution depends on what you are trying to achieve with the use of the product, but I know that it is not a cheaply priced product. Yearly payments have to be made towards the licensing fees of the solution."
"It is a low-price solution."
"The solution is priced high and could be less expensive compared to other solutions."
"The tool's pricing is excellent."
"Regarding the price, it's comparable to other service providers. We've also looked at Check Point's offerings, and the pricing doesn't seem to be an issue."
"Apart from the license fee for the solution, there are no additional costs."
"The solution is expensive but is backed by Microsoft's reputation."
"The solution should reduce the cost."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
17%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Educational Organization
6%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Computer Software Company
16%
Government
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
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 Microsoft Exchange Online Protection?
The initial setup was easy. The configuration process is very straightforward.
What needs improvement with Microsoft Exchange Online Protection?
The product's end-of-life cycle could be extended. When it gets upgraded, we should receive some incentives. For example, someone who has purchased a Microsoft professional license should be able t...
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Exchange Online Protection?
The main use case is to block suspicious links in emails. However, some functionalities like SIPP attachment are not available in the basic EOP. Alos, complete phishing protection is also not avail...
 

Also Known As

Smart Security, ESET PROTECT Advanced, ESET LiveGuard Advanced, ESET PROTECT Platform
Microsoft EOP, MS Exchange Online Protection
 

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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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