CrowdStrike Falcon Sandbox vs ESET PROTECT Enterprise comparison

CrowdStrike Falcon Sandbox vs. ESET PROTECT Enterprise

December 2025

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Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score

4.9

CrowdStrike Falcon Sandbox improves incident responses, yielding quick ROI and efficiency, likened to high-performance Ferrari-like value.

Sentiment score

7.0

ESET PROTECT Enterprise offers strong returns with effective security, easy installation, and up to 30% cost savings over CrowdStrike.

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The return on investment is excellent due to its functionality and ease of installation.

Director, Information Technology at Premier Realty Group

There was money saving from using ESET PROTECT Enterprise, which is why I switched from CrowdStrike to ESET.

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IT Manager at R K Khanna and Associates

Customer Service

Sentiment score

6.5

CrowdStrike Falcon Sandbox's customer service is fast and responsive, generally receiving positive feedback despite occasional support delays.

Sentiment score

7.9

Customers praise ESET PROTECT Enterprise's support team for being knowledgeable, responsive, and helpful, often rating them 9 or 10.

They respond within two hours after I raise a support ticket.

Security Senior Engineer at a consultancy with 51-200 employees

If I would rate support on a scale of 0 to 10, with 10 being the best, I would give them nine points.

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Presales Consultant at Cyber Knight Technologies FZ LLC

We repeatedly ask them to collect logs and analyze them before providing a solution via email.

PankajKumar24

IT Manager at Gigabit Technologies Pvt Ltd

The tech support from ESET is amazing, and I would rate it as ten out of ten.

Owner at Octo-Xpressions

They are very responsive and help in solving issues quickly.

Security Network Engineer at АТ "Банк інвестицій та заощаджень"

Even if support is addressing my problem, if the two issues I mentioned are not resolved, then the support process is not complete.

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IT Manager at R K Khanna and Associates

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score

7.8

CrowdStrike Falcon Sandbox is scalable and effective for businesses of all sizes, though pricing may favor larger organizations.

Sentiment score

7.5

ESET PROTECT Enterprise is highly scalable, efficiently expanding to thousands of devices, with performance varying across workstations and servers.

I would rate the scalability of the solution as very scalable, as it can support medium businesses, small businesses, and large enterprise businesses as well.

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Presales Consultant at Cyber Knight Technologies FZ LLC

It can efficiently scale up to thousands of devices in an organization without issues.

Owner at Octo-Xpressions

I have used many products before, and this solution is definitely scalable.

IT Manager at R K Khanna and Associates

It is better suited for workstations rather than server environments.

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Director, Information Technology at Premier Realty Group

Stability Issues

Sentiment score

7.7

CrowdStrike Falcon Sandbox is stable and reliable, rated around 8/10, with no significant user-reported client interaction issues.

Sentiment score

7.4

ESET PROTECT Enterprise operates reliably with minimal maintenance, despite occasional update interruptions and manageable false positives.

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When it performs an update, ESET PROTECT Enterprise should request permission for restarting because otherwise, users lose their work.

IT Manager at R K Khanna and Associates

The solution is stable, and I have not encountered any glitches.

Owner at Octo-Xpressions

The solution is very, very stable.

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Director, Information Technology at Premier Realty Group

Room For Improvement

CrowdStrike Falcon Sandbox needs UI enhancements, faster support, better integration, improved detection, and aesthetic reporting improvements for users.

ESET PROTECT Enterprise needs better deployment, performance, automation, UI clarity, and efficient management, especially for mobile and Mac.

While CrowdStrike is a powerful tool, the user interface is cluttered with many features, making it challenging to navigate.

Security Senior Engineer at a consultancy with 51-200 employees

When we push the agent from CrowdStrike Falcon Sandbox for mass deployment, the agent is not properly installed on the user end, leading to communication issues and agent corruption.

PankajKumar24

IT Manager at Gigabit Technologies Pvt Ltd

Additional integrations will be beneficial to cover the whole use cases.

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Presales Consultant at Cyber Knight Technologies FZ LLC

Sometimes, agents lose connection with the management console, and the administration team needs to reinstall the agents on the computers.

Security Network Engineer at АТ "Банк інвестицій та заощаджень"

They need to reduce the number of notifications on the endpoints.

Director, Information Technology at Premier Realty Group

It takes a lot of processing power when the machine is initially booted.

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Owner at Octo-Xpressions

Setup Cost

CrowdStrike Falcon Sandbox is considered above mid-range in cost, with varying opinions on its value for enterprise users.

ESET PROTECT Enterprise's pricing is seen as cost-effective, offering good value despite being higher than some competitors.

Pricing is based on the number of endpoints and the features I need, operating on a usage-based cost structure.

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Security Senior Engineer at a consultancy with 51-200 employees

I think it can be expensive, but it depends on the products.

AjaySharma3

IT- Manager at Orient Craft Ltd.

I pay 40 dollars per agent annually, which is cheaper than 60 dollars per agent for Check Point.

Security Network Engineer at АТ "Банк інвестицій та заощаджень"

We recently paid fourteen dollars and thirty-six cents per unit for 20 users, which is reasonable.

Director, Information Technology at Premier Realty Group

Comparing it to other solutions in the market, it was slightly higher.

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IT Manager at R K Khanna and Associates

Valuable Features

CrowdStrike Falcon Sandbox offers efficient threat detection, multi-platform analysis, and real-time alerts, enhancing cybersecurity management and network visibility.

ESET PROTECT Enterprise offers robust security with efficient management, minimal resources, and strong threat detection for online transactions.

One of the key features is its policy-based notifications, which alert us to unauthorized actions.

Security Senior Engineer at a consultancy with 51-200 employees

This product is powerful in detection, which is the most important part because any customer wants a solution that detects what's happening.

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Presales Consultant at Cyber Knight Technologies FZ LLC

I find the notifications and alerts received from CrowdStrike server to be invaluable.

Abhimanyu Raj

Senior Consultant at Ernst & Young

It allows simple whitelisting and has a learning mode for new installations, which reduces false positives by adapting to typical user habits.

Director, Information Technology at Premier Realty Group

Its web component prevents infections from malicious websites, which enhances its anti-malware capabilities.

Owner at Octo-Xpressions

One of the strong features of ESET PROTECT Enterprise is its ability to work well on old computers.

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Security Network Engineer at АТ "Банк інвестицій та заощаджень"

Categories and Ranking

CrowdStrike Falcon Sandbox

Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools

11th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

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 CrowdStrike Falcon Sandbox is 1.5%, up from 1.2% 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%
CrowdStrike Falcon Sandbox	1.5%
Other	96.3%

Anti-Malware Tools

Featured Reviews

PankajKumar24

IT Manager at Gigabit Technologies Pvt Ltd

Praises the user-friendly interface but experiences frequent deployment challenges

The advantages of CrowdStrike Falcon Sandbox are if Falcon does not detect, it automatically sandboxes unknown detections and provides us with signatures to mitigate those detections.Behavioral monitoring detects when a user works on the same Excel and PDF files; if the solution finds unbehavioral detections in those files or temp files, it gets blocked.This is a cloud solution, and because of that, it's not our responsibility for maintenance since the CrowdStrike Falcon team automatically upgrades the solutions.There are no slowness issues from CrowdStrike Falcon Sandbox. This is a SaaS solution.

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Provides comprehensive monitoring and policy implementation with room for memory optimization

IT Manager at R K Khanna and Associates

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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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

14%

Comms Service Provider

14%

Manufacturing Company

13%

Educational Organization

Comms Service Provider

13%

Computer Software Company

13%

Government

10%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	5
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	3

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

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about CrowdStrike Falcon Sandbox?

I don't have any suggestions, because the solution is company-maintained and I believe the company is adopting every feature based on their needs and requirements.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for CrowdStrike Falcon Sandbox?

I am not sure if there is a financial benefit; maybe, maybe not, as we did not evaluate that aspect. I think it can be expensive, but it depends on the products.

What needs improvement with CrowdStrike Falcon Sandbox?

As for room for improvement, we can mention that maybe some additional integrations will be beneficial to cover the whole use cases.

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...

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 ...

What advice do you have for others considering ESET Protect?

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

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ESET Protect, ESET File Security

Overview

CrowdStrike Falcon Sandbox detects threats without impacting endpoint performance, providing users with a seamless experience. It delivers detailed reports for collaboration and offers malware analysis capabilities, identifying potential breaches and suspicious files.

CrowdStrike Falcon Sandbox is designed for threat detection, offering a comprehensive approach to identifying hidden malicious programs and analyzing harmful URLs. Its integration allows for seamless evaluation of files and sandboxing of email links and attachments, supporting threat detection and response. Users value its capabilities in network connection recording, metadata analysis, and threat ratings, although some express a need for MacOS and Windows 11 support and improved SOAR integration.

What are the key features of CrowdStrike Falcon Sandbox?

Executive Detonation: Provides a simulated environment for realistic threat analysis.
Human-like Interaction: Emulates user actions for accurate threat identification.
Comprehensive Recording: Tracks network connections, processes, hashes, and fingerprints.
Threat Feeds: Supplies vital information for detecting emerging threats.

What benefits should users expect?

Malware Detection: Effectively identifies and quarantines malware.
Detailed Reports: Facilitates sharing among teams and stakeholders.
Threat Analysis: Assists in evaluating potential breach data.
Efficient Threat Handling: Offers timely identification of suspicious activities.

CrowdStrike Falcon Sandbox is implemented by organizations to strengthen security across email systems and endpoint devices. It is particularly valuable in industries needing thorough threat investigations and rapid responses to potentially harmful content, empowering users with essential threat intelligence.

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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
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