ESET Endpoint Security vs Kaspersky Next

ESET Endpoint Security8.9Visit KNKaspersky Next8.8Visit

Higher score ESET Endpoint Security #5 in Endpoint Protection Platforms 8.9/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit ESET

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KN Kaspersky Next #6 in Endpoint Protection Platforms 8.8/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Kaspersky Next

• ESET Endpoint Security fits best

  Mixed-OS teams needing strong endpoint fundamentals

• Kaspersky Next fits best

  Teams needing endpoint and cloud controls

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Side by side

Feature	ESET Endpoint Security 8.9/10 Visit ↗	KNKaspersky Next 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.8
Ranking	#5 in Endpoint Protection Platforms	#6 in Endpoint Protection Platforms
Best for	Mixed-OS teams needing strong endpoint fundamentals	Teams needing endpoint and cloud controls
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	30-day trial	Pricing on request · 30-day trial
Free plan	—	Not checked yet
Free trial	30 days	30 days
Free trial length	30 days · no card needed	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs	Email, Community
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ESET Endpoint Security 5/5 · Kaspersky Next 5/5
Behavioral protection	✓	✓
Exploit blocking	✓	✓
Central management console	✓	✓
Device control	✓	✓
Server protection	✓	✓
Specs
Supported operating systems	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Behavior-based ransomware protection with automated file restoration Fileless-attack mitigation, exploit blocking, and memory scanning Cloud or on-premises management with device and server security	Combines endpoint, ransomware, EDR and XDR capabilities in tiered plans. Adds root-cause analysis, threat hunting and automated threat response. Supports centralized cloud or on-premises management across desktop and mobile platforms.
Cons	No free plan is available The feature set may exceed the needs of narrowly focused teams Paid plans require selecting a business security tier	Pricing requires contact with sales. Feature availability may vary by region. Its broad scope may exceed the needs of teams seeking basic endpoint protection.
Our verdict	ESET Endpoint Security is a paid endpoint protection platform for organizations managing business desktops, laptops, smartphones, and servers. It supports Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS, making it a practical fit for mixed-OS… Read the review →	Kaspersky Next is a tiered cybersecurity product line for businesses that need endpoint protection alongside detection, response and cloud security controls. It covers malware and ransomware protection, endpoint detection and response,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ESET Endpoint Security — where it wins

  • Behavior-based ransomware protection with automated file restoration
  • Fileless-attack mitigation, exploit blocking, and memory scanning
  • Cloud or on-premises management with device and server security

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • The feature set may exceed the needs of narrowly focused teams
  • Paid plans require selecting a business security tier

• Kaspersky Next — where it wins

  • Combines endpoint, ransomware, EDR and XDR capabilities in tiered plans.
  • Adds root-cause analysis, threat hunting and automated threat response.
  • Supports centralized cloud or on-premises management across desktop and mobile platforms.

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contact with sales.
  • Feature availability may vary by region.
  • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of teams seeking basic endpoint protection.

• ESET Endpoint Security8.9/10 · 30-day trial

  A broad endpoint security suite for mixed-OS teams that need centralized control.

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• KNKaspersky Next8.8/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

  A broad endpoint security suite for teams that need controls beyond malware protection.

  Visit Kaspersky NextFull verdict →