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Capsule8 vs ESET PROTECT Enterprise comparison

Capsule8 and ESET are both solutions in the Extended Detection and Response (XDR) category. Capsule8 is ranked #64, while ESET is ranked #20 with an average rating of 8.3. Capsule8 holds a 0.0% mindshare in XDR, compared to ESET’s 0.7% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of ESET users are willing to recommend the solution.
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Categories and Ranking

Capsule8
Ranking in Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
64th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
Container Security (50th)
ESET PROTECT Enterprise
Ranking in Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
20th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
14
Ranking in other categories
Anti-Malware Tools (13th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Extended Detection and Response (XDR) category, the mindshare of Capsule8 is 0.0%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ESET PROTECT Enterprise is 0.7%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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A reliable solution that offers enterprise protection
Our primary use case involves approximately 180 workstations, 180 laptops, and office protection in our environment ESET PROTECT Enterprise is reliable.  The tool is complex and expensive.  I have been using the product for 10 years.  The tool is stable.  The product is scalable. My company…
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
19%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Government
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
 

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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?
The management console could be improved. Sometimes, agents lose connection with the management console, and the administration team needs to reinstall the agents on the computers. This is a signif...
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What is your primary use case for ESET Protect?
I use ESET PROTECT Enterprise for maximum protection on every computer in my organization. I work in a bank, and our security requirements mandate that we use only on-premise solutions.
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Also Known As

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ESET Protect, ESET File Security
 

Overview

Founded in fall 2016 and headquartered in New York, NY, Capsule8 is the only company providing high-performance attack protection for enterprise Linux -- whether containerized, virtualized, or bare metal. Capsule8 frees-up SecOps teams, while being safe for even the busiest workloads, on the busiest networks. Founded by experienced hackers and seasoned security entrepreneurs, and funded by Bessemer Venture Partners, Intel Capital and ClearSky.

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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
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