ESET Endpoint Security vs G DATA Endpoint Protection

ESET Endpoint Security8.8Visit GDG DATA Endpoint Protection8.4Visit

Higher score ESET Endpoint Security #4 in Business Antivirus Software 8.8/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit ESET

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GD G DATA Endpoint Protection #8 in Business Antivirus Software 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit G DATA

• ESET Endpoint Security fits best

  Organizations needing layered endpoint protection

• G DATA Endpoint Protection fits best

  Businesses needing AI and mobile endpoint controls

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Side by side

Feature	ESET Endpoint Security 8.8/10 Visit ↗	GDG DATA Endpoint Protection 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.4
Ranking	#4 in Business Antivirus Software	#8 in Business Antivirus Software
Best for	Organizations needing layered endpoint protection	Businesses needing AI and mobile endpoint controls
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	30-day trial	Pricing on request
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs	Email, Phone · 24/7
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ESET Endpoint Security 1/5 · G DATA Endpoint Protection 5/5
Central management console	✓	✓
Behavior monitoring	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Ransomware protection	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Real-time protection	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Web protection	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Device limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Ransomware remediation can automatically restore affected files. Exploit blocking, memory scanning, and fileless-attack mitigation add depth. Cloud or on-premises management supports desktops, mobiles, and servers.	Behavior-based BEAST and DeepRay AI malware detection Centralized control across desktop, server and mobile endpoints Ransomware, exploit, web and application-control features
Cons	Paid model may not suit teams seeking a free endpoint tier. Closed-source software may not fit teams requiring open-source products. Teams must choose between cloud and on-premises management.	Pricing requires contacting sales The documented integration is limited to Active Directory Product information may vary slightly by operating system
Our verdict	ESET Endpoint Security is a paid business antivirus product for organizations protecting desktops, laptops, smartphones, and servers. It supports Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS, with centralized administration through ESET… Read the review →	G DATA Endpoint Protection is business endpoint security software for organizations protecting workstations, servers and mobile devices. It brings administration, malware detection, behavioral analysis, ransomware protection, web and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ESET Endpoint Security — where it wins

  • Ransomware remediation can automatically restore affected files.
  • Exploit blocking, memory scanning, and fileless-attack mitigation add depth.
  • Cloud or on-premises management supports desktops, mobiles, and servers.

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid model may not suit teams seeking a free endpoint tier.
  • Closed-source software may not fit teams requiring open-source products.
  • Teams must choose between cloud and on-premises management.

• G DATA Endpoint Protection — where it wins

  • Behavior-based BEAST and DeepRay AI malware detection
  • Centralized control across desktop, server and mobile endpoints
  • Ransomware, exploit, web and application-control features

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • The documented integration is limited to Active Directory
  • Product information may vary slightly by operating system

• ESET Endpoint Security8.8/10 · 30-day trial

  Business endpoint security with ransomware remediation, device control, and centralized management.

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• GDG DATA Endpoint Protection8.4/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad business endpoint suite for teams managing mixed devices from one console.

  Visit G DATAFull verdict →