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Bitdefender Hypervisor Introspection vs ESET PROTECT Enterprise comparison

Bitdefender and ESET are both solutions in the Anti-Malware Tools category. Bitdefender is ranked #61, while ESET is ranked #11 with an average rating of 8.1. Bitdefender holds a 0.5% mindshare in Anti-Malware Tools, compared to ESET’s 2.2% mindshare. Additionally, 66% of Bitdefender users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of ESET users who would recommend it.
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66% willing to recommend
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100% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 3, 2024

Bitdefender Hypervisor Introspection and ESET PROTECT Enterprise are competitive products in cybersecurity. ESET PROTECT Enterprise appears more comprehensive in terms of features and overall value.

Features: Bitdefender Hypervisor Introspection delivers advanced threat detection at the hypervisor level, real-time raw memory inspection, and security for virtual environments. ESET PROTECT Enterprise offers advanced endpoint protection, detailed reporting capabilities, and versatility for diverse IT environments.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Bitdefender Hypervisor Introspection focuses on streamlined integration and automated threat management within virtual environments. ESET PROTECT Enterprise provides cloud-based deployment options for rapid setup and superior customer support that ensures quick assistance.

Pricing and ROI: Bitdefender Hypervisor Introspection is known for its competitive pricing and strong ROI, targeting businesses aiming to reduce costs while maintaining security. ESET PROTECT Enterprise, though priced at a premium, offers substantial ROI through its comprehensive suite and long-term savings with its extensive capabilities.

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Categories and Ranking

Bitdefender Hypervisor Intr...
Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools
61st
Average Rating
7.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (63rd)
ESET PROTECT Enterprise
Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools
11th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
16
Ranking in other categories
Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (19th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Anti-Malware Tools category, the mindshare of Bitdefender Hypervisor Introspection is 0.5%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ESET PROTECT Enterprise is 2.2%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Anti-Malware Tools Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
ESET PROTECT Enterprise2.2%
Bitdefender Hypervisor Introspection0.5%
Other97.3%
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Featured Reviews

Muhammad-Imran - PeerSpot reviewer
Stable but bad technical support, and an out of date database
We primarily use the solution to protect our business The solution protects us so that we have regular security from attacks. It prevents disasters from happening on our system. The endpoint protection is the solution's most valuable feature. The database needs improvement. It needs to be…
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Manikumar David - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides comprehensive monitoring and policy implementation with room for memory optimization
ESET PROTECT Enterprise makes the system a little slow sometimes and updates occur at startup. Sometimes unwanted pop-ups appear to users, and they are unable to disable them. The user-friendliness is lacking in some areas. When users are using any computer, ESET PROTECT Enterprise should work in the background without consuming much memory, and any updates should proceed in the background without disturbing the user.
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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The endpoint protection is the solution's most valuable feature."
"I like the simplicity of this solution and the fact that it saves us time. The deployment was really straightforward and useful and I am impressed by the anti-virus endpoint detection and response offered by this solution."
"The solution has exchange protection. It has a content control, device control, a firewall, and anti-malware as well. They are all quite valuable features for us."
"The solution is easy to use and install, with good pricing."
"I like the dynamic groups feature. They give the ability to filter endpoint machines by any parameter, software, or hardware inventory, and that's a significant advantage when you need to, for example, automate a secondary firewall profile for endpoints outside your network. Or if you want to automatically isolate the computer from the rest of the network if the ransomware is found."
"It's helped us with restrictions and knowing which users we can provide permissions to and which users we need to restrict."
"ESET PROTECT Enterprise is reliable."
"The most valuable features of ESET File Security are the performance and it doesn't take too many resources."
"The tech support from ESET is amazing, and I would rate it as ten out of ten."
"The solution provides EDR. You can customize how you prepare the endpoint for clients and the dashboard alerts."
"ESET's strong points are that it is an unintrusive, easy-to-maintain, and deploy antivirus solution."
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Cons

"There are blurred lines between anti-virus and endpoint detection so I would say it can be confusing when you are considering buying this program. I would like to see that being explained better to the customer."
"There needs to be better integration with the environment. Especially, for the active directory and also for keeping up with the changes from Microsoft. We use a lot of Microsoft OS. I have noted that sometimes they lag behind Microsoft updates. For example, when with Windows 10. I had some issues with deploying to Windows 10 because the solution was behind in updating their own services to match the Microsoft release."
"The database needs improvement. It needs to be updated quite a bit."
"I would like to see more features on the reporting side of things."
"When it first starts up, it takes a lot of processing power when the machine is initially booted. Improving the startup side could be beneficial."
"When it first starts up, it takes a lot of processing power when the machine is initially booted. Improving the startup side could be beneficial."
"The tool is complex and expensive."
"Sometimes, the connection to the machine requires troubleshooting."
"They need to reduce the number of notifications on the endpoints."
"The solution can be quite technical and therefore is challenging for new users."
"I would like to see more in managing mobile devices in an on-premise solution. The latest news I've heard is that ESET drops mobile management module development for the on-prem version. It's moving to the cloud. Like in endpoint client protection, I would also like to see more of the vulnerability management features and additional app control functionality in ESET Protect."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"There's a yearly cost for licensing. For us, that comes to $1,400. There are no additional costs beyond the license itself."
"The product is cost-effective compared to one of its competitors."
"ESET PROTECT Enterprise is affordable."
"There is a license needed to use ESET Protect. The licensing cost is very low, it is approximately $10 per license."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
16%
Comms Service Provider
14%
Government
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business11
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise2
 

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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

HVI
ESET Protect, ESET File Security
 

Overview

Bitdefender Hypervisor Introspection (HVI) is the first security solution that is able to uncover memory violations that endpoint security tools sometimes miss by directly analyzing raw memory lines - thereby ensuring they are not being altered by malware.

Bitdefender

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

Kansas Development Finance Authority (KDFA), Quilvest
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