Compare ESET Endpoint Security and Data Protection - Apr 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - ESET Endpoint Security or Data Protection?

Data Protection is more expensive to implement (TCO) than ESET Endpoint Security, and ESET Endpoint Security is rated higher (85/100) than Data Protection (75/100). Data Protection offers users more features (3) than ESET Endpoint Security (0).

Looking for the right Network Security solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

ESET Vs. Microsoft

ESET: We daily protect over 100 million computers, laptops, smartphones, tablets and servers, no matter the operating system – from Windows, through Linux, to Mac OS and Android. Our complex security solutions are protecting your stay in the digital worlds no matter if at your home, or in the work. We are pioneering the digital worlds for over 25 years...

Microsoft: Microsoft Corporation is an American corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses and supports a wide range of products and services related to computing. The company was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975. Microsoft is the world's largest software maker measured by revenues.

Who is more expensive? ESET Endpoint Security or Data Protection Manager?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Network Security software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for ESET Endpoint Security and Data Protection Manager.

ESET Endpoint Security price starts at $190 per year , On a scale between 1 to 10 ESET Endpoint Security is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Network Security software. Data Protection Manager accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 ESET Endpoint Security is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Network Security software.

Bottom line: ESET Endpoint Security cost is around the same cost of Data Protection Manager.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared ESET Endpoint Security Vs. Data Protection based on some of the most important and required Network Security features.

ESET Endpoint Security: We are still working to collect the list of features for ESET Endpoint Security.

Data Protection Manager: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

Target customer size

ESET Endpoint Security's typical customers include: Small, medium and large size businesses, System Center 2012’s price tag makes it difficult for organizations of all sizes to purchase this solution.