Compare ESET vs. Symantec

9.5x

Symantec is 9.5 times slower than ESET (See the test)

#1

ESET has the best Advanced Threat protection (See the test)

9x

Symantec had 9x more false positives than ESET (See the test)

30+

ESET has been supporting businesses for more than 30 years

ESET is lighter and faster in many scenarios

ESET Endpoint Security

Endpoint Security

Symantec

Endpoint protection

Setup & Administration

Meets requirements1

Ease of administration1

Ease of doing business with1

Implementation time (months)2

Technology & Performance

Endpoint Intelligence1

Malware detection1

Offline protection3

Impact on performance4

False alarms reported5

protected by ESET since 2017
more than 9,000 endpoints

protected by ESET since 2016
more than 4,000 mailboxes

protected by ESET since 2016
more than 32,000 endpoints

ISP security partner since 2008
2 milion customer base

Choose the best protection for your business

Modern multilayered endpoint protection featuring strong machine learning and easy-to-use management

Best-in-class endpoint protection against ransomware & zero-day threats, backed by powerful data security

Complete, multilayered protection for endpoints, cloud applications and email, the number one threat vector

All-in-one prevention, detection & response combining enterprise-grade XDR with complete multilayered protection

Console (cloud/on-prem) Unified cybersecurity platform interface providing superior network visibility and control. Available as cloud or on-prem deployment.

Modern Endpoint Protection with Next-gen Antivirus Advanced multilayered protection for computers and smartphones powered by unique ESET LiveSense technology.

Server Security Real-time protection for your company’s data passing through all general servers.

Full Disk Encryption Robust encryption solution for system disks, partitions or entire devices to achieve legal compliance.

Advanced Threat Defense Proactive cloud-based defense against zero-day and never-before-seen threat types utilizing machine learning and cloud sandbox analysis.

Cloud App Protection Advanced protection for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace apps, with additional proactive threat defense.

Mail Security An additional layer of security, protecting Exchange and IBM email servers from threats entering the network on top of the standard endpoint and file server protection.

Features advanced anti-phishing, anti-malware, and anti-spam combined with cloud-powered proactive threat defense. Provides you with robust quarantine management and rule definition/filtering system.

Prevents ransomware and other email-borne attacks without compromising email's speed.

Vulnerability & Patch Management Actively track & fix vulnerabilities in operating systems and applications across all endpoints.

Extended Detection
and Response 
Additional platform capability to proactively detect threats, effectively identify anomalous behavior in the network and realize timely remediation, preventing breaches and business disruption.

ESET Inspect, the XDR-enabling cloud-based tool, provides outstanding threat and system visibility, allowing risk managers and security professionals to perform fast and in-depth root cause analysis and immediately respond to incidents.

Unlock a higher protection tier with the added advantage of EDR included. Click on the plus sign and reach out to our dedicated sales team to explore a tailored offering that meets your unique requirements. No commitment.

Starting at 25 devices.

Unlock a higher protection tier with the added advantage of EDR included. Click on the plus sign and reach out to our dedicated sales team to explore a tailored offering that meets your unique requirements. No commitment.

Starting at 25 devices.

Multi-Factor Authentication Single-tap, mobile-based multi-factor authentication that protects organizations from weak passwords and unauthorized access.

Available as on demand upgrade providing additional protection layer. Click on the plus sign and contact a sales person to receive an offering tailored to your individual needs. No commitment.

Available as on demand upgrade providing additional protection layer. Click on the plus sign and contact a sales person to receive an offering tailored to your individual needs. No commitment.

Available as on demand upgrade providing additional protection layer. Click on the plus sign and contact a sales person to receive an offering tailored to your individual needs. No commitment.

Security Services
including MDR
On top of our standard technical support, ESET Security Services enable you to strengthen your operations with ESET expertise provided in your language.

Tailored to your organization's needs, Security Services provide accelerated detection, containment and remediation of security incidents, threat hunting and 24/7 support.

Services work together with existing ESET solutions and cover everything from basic malware investigation and removal to automated and manual file analysis—from incident investigation and response to digital forensics.

Available as on demand upgrade providing additional protection layer. Click on the plus sign and contact a sales person to receive an offering tailored to your individual needs. No commitment.

Available as on demand upgrade providing additional protection layer. Click on the plus sign and contact a sales person to receive an offering tailored to your individual needs. No commitment.

Available as on demand upgrade providing additional protection layer. Click on the plus sign and contact a sales person to receive an offering tailored to your individual needs. No commitment.

Available as on demand upgrade providing additional protection layer. Click on the plus sign and contact a sales person to receive an offering tailored to your individual needs. No commitment.

What IT pros are saying

"Runs better than ANY other AV I have EVER used, blocks the issues before the user can attempt to use the questionable files."

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"I enjoy the continuous protection, automatic updates, and small size of this program in comparison to other options."

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"The things I enjoy most about their products is how light they run on my clients' systems and how easy they are to manage and configure."

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Based on customer reviews, through G2 Crowd surveys that asked ESET business customers to rate their experiences using ESET Endpoint Security.

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