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Check Point Harmony Endpoint vs ESET EDR/XDR comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 17, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Check Point Harmony Endpoint
Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
6th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
185
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (4th), Anti-Malware Tools (4th)
ESET EDR/XDR
Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
58th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Authentication Systems (53rd), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (36th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) category, the mindshare of Check Point Harmony Endpoint is 2.8%, down from 3.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ESET EDR/XDR is 0.9%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Check Point Harmony Endpoint2.8%
ESET EDR/XDR0.9%
Other96.3%
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
 

Featured Reviews

Nasseer Qureshi - PeerSpot reviewer
Comprehensive defensive features boost daily protection and efficiency
I see a need for improvement especially in policy management and policy customization with Check Point Harmony Endpoint. As a new user, I find it somewhat difficult to customize and apply policies due to the various options available. I would appreciate improvement in fine-tuning those policies and integrating with other tools, such as being able to send logs from Check Point to our SIM or syslog solution. The user interface is good, and I really appreciate it, but improvements are needed in policy customization and integration with third-party products. Additionally, I would prefer to see a mechanism to send agents directly from the console to an endpoint during installation.
Navin Mohinani - PeerSpot reviewer
Have faced inconsistent pricing and a heavy footprint while managing small-scale deployments
We might get good pricing one year, and then the next year there could be significant pricing issues. Integration with ESET EDR_XDR is easy, though we don't integrate it with many products. It is pretty easy to install without any hassles. We use cloud solutions for implementation. ESET EDR_XDR has its own cloud portal where everything is available. Overall rating: 7 out of 10.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It's pretty complete for preventing threats to endpoints. Its capabilities are great."
"This software incorporates security AI features and effectively manages bandwidth with its DRS capabilities."
"One of the best features that Check Point Harmony Endpoint offers is its ability to stop attacks before they can cause damage in our environment, and it has integrated Threat Emulation, which is sandboxing, and Threat Extraction technology that neutralizes threats embedded in documents or email attachments."
"Check Point offers a comprehensive solution that will not only create a firewall but will also protect the traffic of data from an application usage standpoint."
"The solution has good threat intelligence features."
"It has zero-day attack protection."
"What I like best about Check Point Antivirus is that it's a strong tool for preventing malicious traffic and threats from entering the environment."
"The biggest value we found was ease of deployment. I haven't really used it much, so I can't really comment beyond that. I haven't used it much, but it's working."
"The solution is easy to use."
"The initial setup of ESET EDR_XDR is very simple, easy to deploy, and manage."
"It is pretty easy to install without any hassles, and ESET EDR_XDR has its own cloud portal where everything is available."
 

Cons

"The only drawback is the integration process."
"Sometimes the antivirus updates fail. We don't understand why because sometimes it fails but the next time you try it goes well and the firewall always has access to the internet. We don't understand why it sometimes fails."
"I think some work needs to be done to improve the integration with other third-party products, namely SIEM solutions."
"One area that requires improvement is the amount of audit logs the system can save, as it is currently limited to fourteen days."
"In terms of improvement, the Endpoint Agent can be more lightweight so that older machines and laptops can easily handle its consumption, which would enhance the overall performance in our environment."
"We did have some early compatibility issues, which I hope Check Point has since resolved."
"An area for improvement in Check Point Antivirus is its price because it's expensive. It would depend on the clients, but sometimes, you'll have clients who don't have many endpoints, so in that case, clients would find the price for Check Point Antivirus to be higher."
"Infinity Portal sometimes requires more performance."
"ESET EDR_XDR needs to conduct more research and development and innovations in early detection of attacks."
"The memory and CPU footprint can affect performance. It sometimes slows down the CPU performance."
"The solution could improve how it scours each website."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Choosing the correct set of licenses is essential because, without the additional software blade licenses, the Check Point gateways are just a stateful firewall."
"The product is averagely priced. The product price is neither very high nor too low. The tool is not really expensive."
"We implement this solution with a yearly subscription and there are no extra costs."
"We are paying 2,50,000 Sri Lankan Rupees annually which is the fixed charge."
"Licensing comes free in that first year or is included in the base package. From a commercial point of view, it really just is the renewal cost, rather than a one-time fixed cost or buy-in."
"The pricing is reasonable."
"The pricing is very expensive. You need to buy the appliance and subscription as well."
"In terms of licensing, have a buffer zone around your projects in terms of the amount of endpoints that you want to have. You can always have more, but it is best to leave room for a little increase or growth."
"I rate the solution’s pricing a six or seven out of ten.."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Government
6%
Comms Service Provider
17%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business113
Midsize Enterprise68
Large Enterprise75
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Check Point Harmony Endpoint?
The platform's most valuable features are the ability to build API, which meets our business requirements, and the VPN client, which provides VPN access from a single client.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Check Point Harmony Endpoint?
The pricing and the license for Check Point Harmony Endpoint are reasonable and competitive.
What needs improvement with Check Point Harmony Endpoint?
There are areas where Check Point Harmony Endpoint could improve to enhance our experience, such as performance optimization. Some users have reported high resource consumption, leading to performa...
What needs improvement with ESET EDR/XDR?
ESET EDR_XDR needs to conduct more research and development and innovations in early detection of attacks. Improvements in preventive maintenance and early detection of cyber attacks are necessary ...
 

Also Known As

Check Point Endpoint Security, Endpoint Security, Check Point SandBlast Agent, Check Point Antivirus
ESET Secure Authentication
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Boston Properties, Independence Care System, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), Courtagen Life Sciences, Carmel Partners
Mitsubishi Motors, Canon
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