Avira Antivirus vs ESET PROTECT Enterprise comparison

Avira and ESET are both solutions in the Anti-Malware Tools category. Avira is ranked #19 with an average rating of 9.0, while ESET is ranked #12 with an average rating of 8.2. Avira holds a 2.3% mindshare in Anti-Malware Tools, compared to ESET’s 2.2% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Avira users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of ESET users who would recommend it.

Avira Antivirus

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100% willing to recommend

ESET PROTECT Enterprise

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100% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Avira Antivirus

Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools

19th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

8.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

ESET PROTECT Enterprise

Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools

12th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (20th)

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Anti-Malware Tools category, the mindshare of Avira Antivirus is 2.3%, up from 1.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ESET PROTECT Enterprise is 2.2%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Heiko Humpert

Quality manager at Viega GmbH & Co. KG

A highly stable protection against various types of malware

It protects the system from viruses in emails, web browsing and other sources It is easy to use and provides a sense of security. Once installed with regular updates, it runs in the background without requiring any action from the user. I will provide the alert if there is any issue, otherwise,…

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Daniel Cordero

Chief Information Officer at Cordero y Asociados S.L. - Cordero Informáticos

Comprehensive solution manages diverse security policies and enhances organizational network protection

The best features of ESET PROTECT Enterprise include its unique platform that allows me to manage firewall policies based on license type. Depending on the license, I can apply different policies across a range of IPs to ensure network safety. Regarding real-time analytics and threat detection capabilities in ESET PROTECT Enterprise, I find them excellent. I can configure rules and receive email notifications about vulnerabilities. For instance, ESET LiveGuard checks all devices, identifying issues when vulnerabilities are found and alerting me promptly. ESET PROTECT Enterprise reporting and auditing features help my customers meet compliance requirements by allowing me to apply various security policies across their companies, ensuring their devices remain secure. ESET PROTECT Enterprise has EDR endpoint detection and response capabilities that have helped reduce security incidents for my customers. Although it's not the best EDR, ESET LiveGuard constantly monitors devices, effectively identifying and stopping threats such as ransomware. The product is an antivirus, specifically ESET PROTECT Enterprise, which provides solid protection.

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Comms Service Provider

20%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Educational Organization

Computer Software Company

17%

Comms Service Provider

15%

Government

11%

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Avira Antivirus?

It is easy to use and provides a sense of security.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Avira Antivirus?

It offers an annual license that is relatively cheap.

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What is your primary use case for Avira Antivirus?

It protects the system from viruses in emails, web browsing and other sources.

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What do you like most about ESET Protect?

The product enabled Zero-Day Protection for our environment. We never encountered any issues regarding threats.

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What needs improvement with ESET Protect?

One area for improvement in ESET PROTECT Enterprise is its capabilities on Mac devices, which are less functional compared to Windows. In terms of device management, ESET PROTECT Enterprise could i...

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What is your primary use case for ESET Protect?

My customers use ESET PROTECT Enterprise to secure all their operating systems; we have a lot of customers who rely on this antivirus. It also acts as a platform where I can manage all the devices ...

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Also Known As

Avira Antivirus Server

ESET Protect, ESET File Security

Overview

Avira Antivirus Server offers web protection, traffic filtering and a powerful engine. These services protect your business files and customer data from 30 million daily threats.

Avira

ESET PROTECT Enterprise ensures real-time visibility for all endpoints as well as full reporting and security management for all OSes

Cloud-based console with the possibility of an on-premises deployment
Provides real-time visibility of all endpoints: desktops, servers, virtual machines and even managed mobile devices
Enables full reporting for ESET security solutions
Controls endpoint prevention, detection & response layers across all platforms
Connect anytime, anywhere from your favorite web browser

ESET

Sample Customers

Barracuda, Condor, Greenpeace

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