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Head-to-head · Endpoint Security Software

Kaspersky Next vs ESET PROTECT Enterprise

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Kaspersky Next #3 in Endpoint Security Software 9.1/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Kaspersky
ESET PROTECT Enterprise #4 in Endpoint Security Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit ESET

Kaspersky Next leads on 0 checks, ESET PROTECT Enterprise on 4, and 2 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 scoreKaspersky Next · 9.1/10
  • Most featuresESET PROTECT Enterprise · 5 of 5

Kaspersky Next scores higher on our rubric for endpoint security software: 9.1 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

ESET PROTECT Enterprise offers edr included; Kaspersky Next doesn't publish it. ESET PROTECT Enterprise offers xdr included; Kaspersky Next doesn't publish it. ESET PROTECT Enterprise offers mobile protection; Kaspersky Next doesn't publish it. ESET PROTECT Enterprise offers ransomware protection; Kaspersky Next doesn't publish it.

Kaspersky Next is the better fit for teams wanting endpoint protection with EDR and patching. ESET PROTECT Enterprise is the better fit for enterprises securing endpoints, mobile devices and workloads.

  • Kaspersky Next fits best

    Teams wanting endpoint protection with EDR and patching

  • ESET PROTECT Enterprise fits best

    Enterprises securing endpoints, mobile devices and workloads

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Side by side

Feature Kaspersky Next 9.1/10 Visit ↗ ESET PROTECT Enterprise 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 9.0
Ranking #3 in Endpoint Security Software #4 in Endpoint Security Software
Best for Teams wanting endpoint protection with EDR and patching Enterprises securing endpoints, mobile devices and workloads
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan Not published —
Free trial — —
Free trial length 30 days 30 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Email, Community Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Enterprise
Features Kaspersky Next 1/5 · ESET PROTECT Enterprise 5/5
EDR included Not published ✓ (best)
XDR included Not published ✓ (best)
Mobile protection Not published ✓ (best)
Server protection ✓ ✓
Ransomware protection Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Supported platforms Not published Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, AWS, Azure, GCP
Entry-plan endpoint limit Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Combines malware and ransomware protection with endpoint detection and response
  • Includes vulnerability scanning, patch management and device controls
  • Offers centralized cloud or on-premises management
  • Covers computers, smartphones, servers and cloud virtual machines
  • Combines EDR/XDR, sandboxing, encryption and mobile threat defense
  • Offers cloud or self-hosted console deployment
Cons
  • Standard pricing is not published
  • Feature availability varies by tier
  • Pricing and features may vary by region
  • 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
Our verdict

Kaspersky Next is a tiered cybersecurity product line for businesses, spanning endpoint protection, endpoint detection and response, and extended detection and response. Its coverage includes Windows, macOS, Linux and mobile devices, with…

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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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  1. Kaspersky NextEndpoint Security Software 9.1Pricing on request · 30-day trial
  2. ESET PROTECT EnterpriseEndpoint Security Software 9.0Pricing on request · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Kaspersky Next — where it wins

    • Combines malware and ransomware protection with endpoint detection and response
    • Includes vulnerability scanning, patch management and device controls
    • Offers centralized cloud or on-premises management

    Where it doesn't

    • Standard pricing is not published
    • Feature availability varies by tier
    • Pricing and features may vary by region

  • 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
  • Kaspersky Next9.1/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

    Endpoint protection with EDR, patching and cloud or on-premises management.

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

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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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