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CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager vs ESET PROTECT Enterprise comparison

CyberArk and ESET are both solutions in the Anti-Malware Tools category. CyberArk is ranked #5 with an average rating of 8.8, while ESET is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.4. CyberArk holds a 1.3% mindshare in Anti-Malware Tools, compared to ESET’s 2.2% mindshare. Additionally, 86% of CyberArk users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of ESET users who would recommend it.
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege...
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86% willing to recommend
ESET PROTECT Enterprise
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100% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 3, 2024

CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager and ESET PROTECT Enterprise compete in the endpoint security and privilege management category. Based on the data, CyberArk seems to have the upper hand in privilege management, while ESET leads in endpoint protection.

Features: CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager excels in managing and resetting passwords, application control, and integrating with CI/CD pipelines. It supports Just-In-Time Access and provides advanced threat analytics. ESET PROTECT Enterprise offers strong security features with dynamic folders and Zero-Day Protection. It includes reliable EDR capabilities and allows easy management of resources.

Room for Improvement: CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager could improve user-friendliness, streamline policy creation, and enhance performance alongside support response times. Integration with Linux and Unix systems poses a challenge. ESET PROTECT Enterprise needs better automation and performance improvements, particularly on home computers. Its EDR solution is developing, and on-premise mobile device management could be expanded.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager offers diverse deployment models, including hybrid cloud, which suits various IT environments, though the quality of technical support varies. ESET PROTECT Enterprise mainly operates on-premises but also includes public cloud options, receiving generally favorable feedback for technical support, yet improvements in access and complication handling are suggested.

Pricing and ROI: CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is seen as expensive with pricing based on privileged users and sessions, suited for large enterprises due to cost and complexity but offering a strong return on investment by enhancing security. ESET PROTECT Enterprise is considered affordable, with lower licensing costs than many competitors, providing good value without being the cheapest. Both products offer significant protective benefits that can contribute to substantial returns, although measuring ROI can be challenging in security fields.

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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
7.2
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager enhances security, reduces risks and costs, saves resources, and protects sensitive information effectively.
Sentiment score
7.0
ESET PROTECT Enterprise offers strong returns with effective security, easy installation, and up to 30% cost savings over CrowdStrike.
Deploying CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager has secured the infrastructure, which saves money, time, and resources.
Sumit Chavan
Lead Consultant at a tech vendor with 501-1,000 employees
I consider CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager's return on investment to be good since it effectively accomplishes the goals expected from privilege access management solutions.
Diego Rivera
Commercial and Technical Professional Manager at Evolution Technologies Group
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The return on investment is excellent due to its functionality and ease of installation.
Josh Vinson
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.
Manikumar David
IT Manager at R K Khanna and Associates
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Sumit Chavan - PeerSpot reviewer
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Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.2
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager support is knowledgeable but needs improvements in response times, accessibility, and first-level assistance.
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 immediately to our inquiries, resolve issues promptly, and provide valuable guidance, especially in critical situations.
Jayasree Sriram
Security Delivery Analyst at Accenture
We engage them when needed and receive prompt responses that typically resolve our issues.
reviewer2600361
Global Security Systems Consultant at a insurance company with 10,001+ employees
Earlier, we received support for normal tickets within a day, but now it takes one or two days to resolve issues.
Sumit Chavan
Lead Consultant at a tech vendor with 501-1,000 employees
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The tech support from ESET is amazing, and I would rate it as ten out of ten.
Terry Reynolds
Owner at Octo-Xpressions
They are very responsive and help in solving issues quickly.
AntonKosov
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.
Manikumar David
IT Manager at R K Khanna and Associates
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Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.7
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager efficiently scales for large deployments, praised for growth-centered architecture despite integration complexities.
Sentiment score
7.5
ESET PROTECT Enterprise is highly scalable, efficiently expanding to thousands of devices, with performance varying across workstations and servers.
We can set permissions per team or department, allowing some teams to elevate specific applications while others have different permissions.
reviewer2600361
Global Security Systems Consultant at a insurance company with 10,001+ employees
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is quite scalable.
Jayasree Sriram
Security Delivery Analyst at Accenture
The available reports and other security tools assist in scaling it according to my organization's needs.
Gani Habib
Cybersecurity Manager at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
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It can efficiently scale up to thousands of devices in an organization without issues.
Terry Reynolds
Owner at Octo-Xpressions
I have used many products before, and this solution is definitely scalable.
Manikumar David
IT Manager at R K Khanna and Associates
It is better suited for workstations rather than server environments.
Josh Vinson
Director, Information Technology at Premier Realty Group
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Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.2
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is stable, with 99.99% uptime, reliable on Windows, needing console improvements and minimal memory.
Sentiment score
7.4
ESET PROTECT Enterprise operates reliably with minimal maintenance, despite occasional update interruptions and manageable false positives.
It is a robust solution that has effectively supported our environment without major issues.
Jayasree Sriram
Security Delivery Analyst at Accenture
Since implementing it, we have not experienced any outages or stability issues.
reviewer2600361
Global Security Systems Consultant at a insurance company with 10,001+ employees
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager offers multiple options for creating and stopping policies.
Sumit Chavan
Lead Consultant at a tech vendor with 501-1,000 employees
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When it performs an update, ESET PROTECT Enterprise should request permission for restarting because otherwise, users lose their work.
Manikumar David
IT Manager at R K Khanna and Associates
The solution is stable, and I have not encountered any glitches.
Terry Reynolds
Owner at Octo-Xpressions
The solution is very, very stable.
Josh Vinson
Director, Information Technology at Premier Realty Group
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Room For Improvement

CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager needs improved integration, user interface, and pricing, along with enhanced compatibility and functionality.
ESET PROTECT Enterprise needs better deployment, performance, automation, UI clarity, and efficient management, especially for mobile and Mac.
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager could be improved by simplifying the administration process, specifically when setting up policies and applications.
reviewer2600361
Global Security Systems Consultant at a insurance company with 10,001+ employees
Currently, no user-based policy option is available inside the EPM console.
Sumit Chavan
Lead Consultant at a tech vendor with 501-1,000 employees
Some features provided in the self-hosted version of EPM are not supported in the software as a service version, like connection to some analysis applied by Palo Alto.
Marek Neumann
Solution Architect at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
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Sometimes, agents lose connection with the management console, and the administration team needs to reinstall the agents on the computers.
AntonKosov
Security Network Engineer at АТ "Банк інвестицій та заощаджень"
They need to reduce the number of notifications on the endpoints.
Josh Vinson
Director, Information Technology at Premier Realty Group
It takes a lot of processing power when the machine is initially booted.
Terry Reynolds
Owner at Octo-Xpressions
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Setup Cost

CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager's high pricing is justified by its quality, features, and appeal to large enterprises in finance.
ESET PROTECT Enterprise's pricing is seen as cost-effective, offering good value despite being higher than some competitors.
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is slightly expensive, but costs can be negotiated to become more competitive.
Gani Habib
Cybersecurity Manager at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is costly compared to other solutions.
Sumit Chavan
Lead Consultant at a tech vendor with 501-1,000 employees
I've received feedback that the pricing is high, however, for me, the value it brings is worth the cost.
Padmanabha Hegde
Manager at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
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I pay 40 dollars per agent annually, which is cheaper than 60 dollars per agent for Check Point.
AntonKosov
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.
Josh Vinson
Director, Information Technology at Premier Realty Group
Comparing it to other solutions in the market, it was slightly higher.
Manikumar David
IT Manager at R K Khanna and Associates
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Sumit Chavan - PeerSpot reviewer
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Manikumar David - PeerSpot reviewer
 

Valuable Features

CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager enhances security by managing privileges, integrating seamlessly, and preventing ransomware while ensuring regulatory compliance.
ESET PROTECT Enterprise offers robust security with efficient management, minimal resources, and strong threat detection for online transactions.
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager effectively reduces malicious content in applications by allowing us to identify and block dangerous applications.
Jayasree Sriram
Security Delivery Analyst at Accenture
It allows them to granularly manage controls to prevent some malicious activities on the endpoint machine.
reviewer1247523
Head of Sales Services Department at a comms service provider with 51-200 employees
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager enhances computer security by providing minimal access, effectively preventing ransomware attacks.
Gani Habib
Cybersecurity Manager at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
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It allows simple whitelisting and has a learning mode for new installations, which reduces false positives by adapting to typical user habits.
Josh Vinson
Director, Information Technology at Premier Realty Group
Its web component prevents infections from malicious websites, which enhances its anti-malware capabilities.
Terry Reynolds
Owner at Octo-Xpressions
One of the strong features of ESET PROTECT Enterprise is its ability to work well on old computers.
AntonKosov
Security Network Engineer at АТ "Банк інвестицій та заощаджень"
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Jayasree Sriram - PeerSpot reviewerreviewer1247523 - PeerSpot reviewer
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Categories and Ranking

CyberArk Endpoint Privilege...
Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools
5th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
38
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Compliance (4th), Privileged Access Management (PAM) (4th), Application Control (3rd), Ransomware Protection (5th)
ESET PROTECT Enterprise
Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools
10th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
16
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 CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is 1.3%, down from 2.5% 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
ProductMarket Share (%)
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager1.3%
ESET PROTECT Enterprise2.2%
Other96.5%
Anti-Malware Tools
 

Featured Reviews

Sumit Chavan - PeerSpot reviewer
Sumit Chavan
Lead Consultant at a tech vendor with 501-1,000 employees
Helps secure the infrastructure and control users with admin rights
There are many features that are currently missing. A customization option is required for certain policies. For instance, if we need to stop PowerShell scripting, we have to create a different policy for that. Being able to create a sub-level policy within a top-level policy would be good. Currently, no user-based policy option is available inside the EPM console. We can only create computer-based policies. The database is available, but there is a drawback in not being able to create local groups on the EPM console. We only have to depend on Active Directory. This limits infrastructure security as we depend on the Active Directory team to manage user groups. If they remove any users, we lose control. If we could create groups locally and block them or set specific policies, we would have more control. Local endpoint management is missing from the EPM site. Moreover, there is an issue with policies not running as expected when we make enhancements. We have to find multiple ways to whitelist applications or enhance policies.
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Manikumar David - PeerSpot reviewer
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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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Computer Software Company
10%
Government
8%
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 SizeCount
Small Business17
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise18
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business11
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise2
 

Questions from the Community

Looking for recommendations and a pros/cons template for software to detect insider threats
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What do you like most about CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager?
The most valuable feature of the solution is its performance.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager?
I believe it's quite a reasonably priced solution. It's not very common to use CyberArk because it's a niche solution, but customers who are willing to control administrative accounts are willing t...
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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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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

CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager, a critical and foundational endpoint control addresses the underlying weaknesses of endpoint defenses against a privileged attacker and helps enterprises defend against these attacks through removing local admin rights, enforcing least privilege, and implementing foundational endpoint security controls across all Windows, macOS and Linux endpoints from hybrid to cloud environments.

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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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