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ESET Endpoint Protection Platform vs Symantec Endpoint Security 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
Number of Reviews
99
Ranking in other categories
Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (6th), Anti-Malware Tools (3rd)
Symantec Endpoint Security
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
8th
Average Rating
7.6
Number of Reviews
141
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

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 Symantec Endpoint Security is 4.2%, down from 5.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
 

Q&A Highlights

Miriam Tover - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 14, 2019
 

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.
PedroSoares - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 4, 2022
Helps us block ports, like TCP and UDP, and we don't need to use Active Directory GPOs to block anything
One suggestion I have for both regular and mobile would be to collect all the information about installed software, such as versions, and give that information to the manager to help with software management. That would be a huge advantage for everyone who administers these tools. For example, EDR gives me some applications with a version linked to a CVE or a MITRE attack. That's really interesting, But we don't know about other software that is installed and that means we need to install and use other software on the workstation to collect that information. If Symantec could do that, it would help managers improve their security, as they would know all the software installed on each device. Because Symantec is already installed on a workstation, it would not be difficult for the agent to collect information about the software installed. It wouldn't need to do anything other than collect and share the information. That would be a huge advantage for the administrator. The more information we have about a device, the more secure we can make it. For example, there are types of software that can open a port that an attacker can use. If we know that such software is installed, we could just act before something happens. If Symantec could collect that software information, it would be amazing.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"ESET provides good protection."
"The software and hardware inventory that you can create by using the console is valuable. It is also very light on hardware resources."
"I find the main valuable feature to be the antivirus, it is very effective with removing viruses."
"The most valuable feature of ESET Endpoint Security performance."
"The solution is very lightweight and does not consume that much processor in terms of CPU utilization. The centralized management system is very good."
"This solution does not slow down your systems. It is very light."
"Technical support has been very good. They are helpful and responsive."
"The solution is stable."
"The most valuable feature is the automated updating feature."
"I like the firewall and the intrusion prevention features, and just the basic anti-malware and anti-virus seems to be pretty effective as well."
"The initial setup is straightforward."
"We never expect downtime. There is also great ease of use for my admins."
"SEP, the entire suite of components, provides good endpoint protection."
"What I like most about Symantec is the intrusion detection module. If you are scanning the environment, it will flag a possible intruder and tell you the IP and where the attack is coming from. Traditional antivirus solutions will never flag that. If you have a traditional SIEM, you might be able to pick that up. Symantec is a holistic endpoint security solution, so when you scan an endpoint, Symantec will let you know that something is happening to it."
"The most valuable features of Symantec Endpoint Security are endpoint protection, antivirus, firewall, and policy creation."
"The dashboard view and reporting are valuable. It is stable and easy to integrate, and it provides custom options."
 

Cons

"I think that ESET is a little too heavy on the CPU."
"High-end hardware requirements across workstations"
"It can be hard to set up if you need to customize it."
"I am a MAC user and my asset cybersecurity is continuously displaying warnings that I am not using their firewall."
"There are some complexities if you want to manipulate the software."
"The initial setup of ESET Endpoint Security can be complicated when you get involved with encryption."
"The tool needs to explore security possibilities to secure iOS and Mac devices."
"It seems to have some issues with updates. When you do updates, it sometimes requests for a reboot, and even when you do the reboot, it still says that you need to reboot. Currently, on my computer, it says that a new ESET Endpoint Antivirus has been installed, and I need to restart the computer for the changes to take effect, but I've already done that, and the same message is still there, which is a little annoying. It should have a feature similar to the Intercept X feature in Sophos."
"The detection and response can always be improved."
"The management of the server is a bit complex."
"Users mostly complain that the solution slows down the system whenever something is scanned."
"We had trouble with the advanced features, such as the firewall builder and all the network protection modules. We were having a lot of issues because it would sometimes block users or the printing, or it would create issues with the network access resources."
"I would like to see even more customization, the possibility to do whitelisting. It needs to be a little bit more liberal on whitelisting, even to use the name if needed, instead of hashes."
"If a machine is infected by ransomware, it's hard to recover the data. We don't have any data on the client, so we're not overly concerned about that. Still, it would be nice to have this feature if there are any future problems."
"Installation of the tool on a workstation requires some technical knowledge, which could be more straightforward."
"The solution's reporting could be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"This is not an expensive product."
"ESET is perfect, if you can afford it."
"The price is okay and I don't have any issues with it."
"I'd have to look through my records, however, we paid maybe $600 to $1000 for this product."
"It is just under $20 a user per year, and there are no additional costs. I would rate it a five out of five in terms of pricing."
"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 pricing can be a bit more flexible."
"This is not an expensive solution."
"Symantec Endpoint Security is an expensive solution."
"I am not sure of the initial cost, but the yearly renewals are quite affordable, which is a good thing. The price seems to have come down in recent years, and with the alternatives that are out there, such as Microsoft Defender, it needs to maintain that affordability to make it attractive."
"The price of the product is competitive if compared to its competitors in the market."
"The pricing is good, very moderate, and the licensing is also good. It gives you more room to install a lot of endpoints and it even gives you the opportunity to install it on your mobile phone without any extra cost."
"It's pretty awesome price-wise. That's why we give it to most of our clients. It isn't very expensive. Compared to Cisco AMP, which is very expensive, its price is okay. It's also cheaper than Malwarebytes."
"Pricing and licensing for our country is very good. It's not that expensive and the endpoint security is very good. It's not as cheap as some others, but they are not as good."
"It could be cheaper."
"It is the better product, even if it is a little on the higher side."
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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
15%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
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...
Which is better - Cortex XDR or Symantec End-User Endpoint Security?
Aqua Security is easy to use and very manageable. Its main focus is on Kubernetes and Docker. Security is a very valuable feature and their speed of integration is very good. The initial setup was ...
Which offers better endpoint security - Symantec or Microsoft Defender?
We use Symantec because we do not use MS Enterprise products, but in my opinion, Microsoft Defender is a superior solution. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a cloud-delivered endpoint security s...
What do you like most about Symantec End-User Endpoint Security?
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Also Known As

Smart Security, ESET PROTECT Advanced, ESET LiveGuard Advanced, ESET PROTECT Platform
Symantec EPP, Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP)
 

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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
Audio Visual Dynamics, Red Deer Advocate, Asia Pacific Telecom Co. Ltd., Kibbutz Ein Gedi, and AMETEK, Inc.
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