Bitdefender Hypervisor Introspection vs ESET PROTECT Enterprise comparison

Bitdefender and ESET are both solutions in the Anti-Malware Tools category. Bitdefender is ranked #54, while ESET is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.4. Bitdefender holds a 0.8% 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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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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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Bitdefender Hypervisor Intr...

Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools

54th

Average Rating

7.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (59th)

ESET PROTECT Enterprise

Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools

10th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (20th)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Anti-Malware Tools category, the mindshare of Bitdefender Hypervisor Introspection is 0.8%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ESET PROTECT Enterprise is 2.2%, up from 1.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Anti-Malware Tools Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
ESET PROTECT Enterprise	2.2%
Bitdefender Hypervisor Introspection	0.8%
Other	97.0%

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Muhammad-Imran

Network administrator at Al Hussan Group

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

IT Manager at R K Khanna and Associates

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 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."

"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 endpoint protection is the solution's most valuable feature."

"The technical support of ESET is very good."

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

"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."

"The solution doesn't have high memory usage."

"Regarding real-time analytics and threat detection capabilities in ESET PROTECT Enterprise, I find them excellent."

"The most valuable features of ESET File Security are the performance and it doesn't take too many resources."

"It is easy to patch, update, and set up scheduled scans."

"The most valuable feature of ESET Protect is the security while accessing any transaction, such as online banking systems. When I access a banking website a new browser opens which is more secure, which I find very useful."

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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."

"The solution can be quite technical and therefore is challenging for new users."

"The tool is complex and expensive."

"In terms of management accounts, there's a lot of manuals that seem to be mixed up. Sometimes, it's a little bit confusing."

"Its automation can be improved."

"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 availability and sustainability could also be improved."

"In the current version of ESET File Security, you cannot download a file, it always wants the real-time upload which you have to wait until the file is ready. This is annoying. In previous versions, you were able to use the downloaded engine."

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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."

"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."

"The product is cost-effective compared to one of its competitors."

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Top Industries

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Comms Service Provider

13%

Computer Software Company

13%

Government

10%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	11
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	2

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I suggest that other users considering ESET PROTECT Enterprise utilize this platform to manage all their laptops and apply security policies effectively to protect their Windows environments. On a ...

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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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