ESET PROTECT Enterprise vs Microsoft Defender for Business

EPESET PROTECT Enterprise9.0Visit Microsoft Defender for Business8.7Visit

Higher score EP ESET PROTECT Enterprise #4 in Endpoint Security Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit ESET

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Microsoft Defender for Business #7 in Endpoint Security Software 8.7/10 From $3/user/mo (annual) · 30-day trial ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Microsoft

• ESET PROTECT Enterprise fits best

  Enterprises securing endpoints, mobile devices and workloads

• Microsoft Defender for Business fits best

  Small businesses seeking low-cost endpoint protection

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Side by side

Feature	EPESET PROTECT Enterprise 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Microsoft Defender for Business 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.7
Ranking	#4 in Endpoint Security Software	#7 in Endpoint Security Software
Best for	Enterprises securing endpoints, mobile devices and workloads	Small businesses seeking low-cost endpoint protection
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	$3/user/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Free trial length	30 days · no card needed	30 days · card required
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7	Docs
Built for	Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market
Features ESET PROTECT Enterprise 5/5 · Microsoft Defender for Business 1/5
EDR included	✓ (best)	Not published
XDR included	✓ (best)	Not published
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, iOS, Android
Entry-plan endpoint limit	Not published	Not published
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 antivirus, EDR, ransomware disruption, and automated remediation Includes vulnerability management and attack-surface reduction rules Supports Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, with Intune integration
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	Standalone subscription is limited to five devices per user Annual billing is required for the stated $3-per-user monthly price A payment card is required for the 30-day free trial
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… Read the review →	Microsoft Defender for Business is endpoint security for small and medium-sized businesses. The standalone subscription supports up to 300 users and five devices per user, making it a fit for smaller organizations that want protection… Read the review →

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

• Microsoft Defender for Business — where it wins

  • Combines antivirus, EDR, ransomware disruption, and automated remediation
  • Includes vulnerability management and attack-surface reduction rules
  • Supports Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, with Intune integration

  Where it doesn't

  • Standalone subscription is limited to five devices per user
  • Annual billing is required for the stated $3-per-user monthly price
  • A payment card is required for the 30-day free trial

• EPESET PROTECT Enterprise9.0/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

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

  Visit ESETFull verdict →
• Microsoft Defender for Business8.7/10 · From $3/user/mo (annual) · 30-day trial

  A $3-per-user endpoint security subscription with antivirus, EDR, and ransomware response.

  Visit MicrosoftFull verdict →