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Head-to-head · Endpoint Security Software

ESET PROTECT Enterprise vs FortiEndpoint

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score ESET PROTECT Enterprise #4 in Endpoint Security Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit ESET
FortiEndpoint #6 in Endpoint Security Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Fortinet

ESET PROTECT Enterprise leads on 2 checks, FortiEndpoint on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreESET PROTECT Enterprise · 9.0/10
  • Most featuresESET PROTECT Enterprise · 5 of 5

ESET PROTECT Enterprise scores higher on our rubric for endpoint security software: 9.0 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.

ESET PROTECT Enterprise offers mobile protection; FortiEndpoint doesn't publish it. ESET PROTECT Enterprise offers server protection; FortiEndpoint doesn't publish it.

ESET PROTECT Enterprise is the better fit for enterprises securing endpoints, mobile devices and workloads. FortiEndpoint is the better fit for organizations using Fortinet security products.

  • ESET PROTECT Enterprise fits best

    Enterprises securing endpoints, mobile devices and workloads

  • FortiEndpoint fits best

    Organizations using Fortinet security products

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Side by side

Feature ESET PROTECT Enterprise 9.0/10 Visit ↗ FortiEndpoint 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.8
Ranking #4 in Endpoint Security Software #6 in Endpoint Security Software
Best for Enterprises securing endpoints, mobile devices and workloads Organizations using Fortinet security products
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 Tickets, Community · 24/7
Built for Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ESET PROTECT Enterprise 5/5 · FortiEndpoint 3/5
EDR included ✓ ✓
XDR included ✓ ✓
Mobile protection ✓ (best) Not published
Server protection ✓ (best) Not published
Ransomware protection ✓ ✓
Specs
Supported platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, AWS, Azure, GCP Windows, macOS, Linux
Entry-plan endpoint limit Not published 25 endpoints
Our review
Pros
  • Covers computers, smartphones, servers and cloud virtual machines
  • Combines EDR/XDR, sandboxing, encryption and mobile threat defense
  • Offers cloud or self-hosted console deployment
  • Combines malware, ransomware, and exploit protection with behavior-based EDR
  • Adds vulnerability remediation, virtual patching, rollback, and threat hunting
  • Fortinet Security Fabric integration connects endpoint management to its ecosystem
Cons
  • Enterprise pricing requires a customized offer
  • The 30-day trial is for PROTECT Advanced, not Enterprise
  • The broad feature set may exceed needs for endpoint-only teams
  • Quote-based pricing makes budget comparisons harder
  • EDR and XDR capabilities vary by license tier
  • Coverage is focused on desktop operating systems
Our verdict

ESET PROTECT Enterprise brings endpoint, mobile, server and cloud workload protection into one subscription for enterprises managing varied device types. It covers Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS endpoints, as well as virtual…

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FortiEndpoint brings endpoint protection, behavior-based detection and response, vulnerability assessment, and secure access into a cloud-focused platform managed through a single agent and centralized console. It is aimed at mid-market…

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  1. ESET PROTECT EnterpriseEndpoint Security Software 9.0Pricing on request · 30-day trial
  2. FortiEndpointEndpoint Security Software 8.8Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ESET PROTECT Enterprise — where it wins

    • Covers computers, smartphones, servers and cloud virtual machines
    • Combines EDR/XDR, sandboxing, encryption and mobile threat defense
    • Offers cloud or self-hosted console deployment

    Where it doesn't

    • Enterprise pricing requires a customized offer
    • The 30-day trial is for PROTECT Advanced, not Enterprise
    • The broad feature set may exceed needs for endpoint-only teams

  • FortiEndpoint — where it wins

    • Combines malware, ransomware, and exploit protection with behavior-based EDR
    • Adds vulnerability remediation, virtual patching, rollback, and threat hunting
    • Fortinet Security Fabric integration connects endpoint management to its ecosystem

    Where it doesn't

    • Quote-based pricing makes budget comparisons harder
    • EDR and XDR capabilities vary by license tier
    • Coverage is focused on desktop operating systems
  • ESET PROTECT Enterprise9.0/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

    Broad endpoint, mobile and workload protection with XDR and flexible deployment.

    Visit ESETFull verdict →
  • FortiEndpoint8.8/10 · Pricing on request

    A Fortinet-focused endpoint suite spanning protection, response, vulnerability work, and access.

    Visit FortinetFull verdict →

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