ESET Cloud Apps Protection vs IRONSCALES comparison

ESET and IRONSCALES are both solutions in the Email Security category. ESET is ranked #44, while IRONSCALES is ranked #12 with an average rating of 9.0. ESET holds a 0.6% mindshare in Email Security, compared to IRONSCALES’s 2.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of ESET users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of IRONSCALES users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 3, 2024

IRONSCALES and ESET Cloud Apps Protection compete in the cybersecurity space, each targeting different sectors within email security and cloud application protection. IRONSCALES takes the lead in automated phishing incident response, while ESET Cloud Apps Protection is superior in comprehensive security for cloud environments due to its extensive integration capabilities.

Features: IRONSCALES focuses on AI-driven phishing threat detection, enabling automated responses to enhance efficiency in email security, with tools designed for quick threat remediation. ESET Cloud Apps Protection offers robust security for cloud applications, ensuring thorough and adaptable protection that integrates with various cloud systems, effectively safeguarding against diverse threats.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: IRONSCALES is notable for its straightforward cloud deployment, allowing businesses with smaller teams to integrate quickly and benefit from efficient support. Its user-friendly interface simplifies the setup process. ESET Cloud Apps Protection, with its highly flexible deployment model, meets the demands of complex environments, offering detailed support infrastructure tailored for larger systems, helping organizations to navigate extensive integration needs.

Pricing and ROI: IRONSCALES offers competitive pricing and demonstrates clear ROI by minimizing incident response times and reducing security risks, making it a cost-effective solution focused on email protection. ESET Cloud Apps Protection, despite higher potential setup costs, yields significant ROI through its comprehensive protection for cloud applications and seamless integration with diverse systems, providing value in widespread cloud security needs.

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Cloudflare One

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Email Security category, the mindshare of Cloudflare One is 1.5%, down from 1.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ESET Cloud Apps Protection is 0.6%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IRONSCALES is 2.0%, up from 2.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Email Security Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
IRONSCALES	2.0%
Cloudflare One	1.5%
ESET Cloud Apps Protection	0.6%
Other	95.9%

Email Security

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Cobe Van Coller

Network Architect at IP Dimension

Cloud security has improved remote access and has reduced costs for smaller client sites

I have used Cloudflare One's Identity-Aware Proxy, and it is quite straightforward from what I have seen so far. The app registration on the Azure side integrates fully into Cloudflare, and I am very satisfied with that part because it is easy to set up. The integration of Cloudflare One's Secure Web Gateway and Zero Trust Network Access works without any issues. That part is pretty automatic, and if you complete the rest of the setup, it comes together by itself with no issues from my side. What makes it nice is that we can actually start replacing on-site firewalls at this stage for the smaller clients because it does not matter if they go to a coffee shop or work from home; they are still secured by the same connection. The hops get shorter and you get better latency. We have done testing to see if it is better. One thing that we did notice with our proof of concept with our current client is that they have people connecting from the UK. When they used their previous VPN solution, uploading CAD drawings and other files to the server took a long time. They mentioned that it is much quicker on Cloudflare One's solution. I definitely believe that is part of the improved performance, and I am satisfied with that as well. What is nice about Cloudflare One is that it makes the setup easier and also easier to train technicians to maintain it. Compared to legacy systems, we do not need to get fancy firewalls in place that are costly. That is definitely also a cost-saver with Cloudflare One.

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LeonardoAguilera

Team Manager at JJ soluciones

Great protection, good privacy, and helpful support

The only thing I would like is a way to open the email that is going to quarantine. Based on the level of security, they cannot open the email to check the message. Even for the administrator, you have to create a security copy to be sent, which will lock the log support. It's not easy for an admin to check and decide if the email is good or not. That is the only thing that I'm seeing could be improved. Basically, ESET doesn't have the ability to let the administrator release an email showing the message on the email. It's not possible. If you want to have an email review, you have to select an option to send a copy. In the way that they designed the system, for security, they are not letting anyone even have the admin privileges to make this happen. Privacy is at a really high level.

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reviewer2770017

Email Security Analyst at a computer software company with 51-200 employees

Has improved threat analysis by providing clear email correspondence history and reporting tools

The best features IRONSCALES offers are the investigation tabs, headers, and correspondence history, which stand out the most for me. The investigation tabs are valuable for my work because reporting goes a long way in terms of playbooks and having a full investigation. The investigation tab knows exactly how to put the information in a way that makes it very easy for reports to get done fast. Security awareness training is a big part of IRONSCALES. The platform offers a broad spectrum in terms of what campaigns can be run for security awareness for users as well as reporting back on how users interact with their mails and understanding where the vulnerabilities lie. IRONSCALES has positively impacted my organization by making email security simple in terms of controlling mails, understanding where the threats are, and protecting the organization itself.

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Quotes from Members

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"It's the endpoint exposition. We don't need to expose our VPN server to the internet and need a zero-test solution. I can apply some conditional access to the endpoint that's connecting to our network to check their security policies or the security condition of their workstation. Once the workstation is trying to connect to my internal network, then I would like to check the discrete condition of these endpoints that are trying to access my internal network. We created some conditional access. We have CrowdStrike, to check if the CrowdStrike is installed, to check if it's updated, and to check for Windows updates. We created some conditional policies to check it."

"What makes it nice is that we can actually start replacing on-site firewalls at this stage for the smaller clients because it does not matter if they go to a coffee shop or work from home; they are still secured by the same connection."

"We mostly use Cloudflare WAF, and gets basic Cloudflaire DDoS, caching as extra bonus . We like the factor these features are all integrated into 1 console, simple to manage."

"Cloudflare One has assisted in securing my remote workforce through a SASE solution with Cloudflare One and the Workers part, although I am not currently using the Workers component."

"It's a perfect solution from my perspective; it's easy to understand and easy to configure."

"The tool also offers good scalability, and the dashboard, along with real-time analytics, is very good."

"It will take the blow rather than our applications should an attack occur."

"The simplicity of the solution is its valuable features as almost no effort was needed to learn the configurations. It is also one of the cheapest firewalls available in this category."

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"The most valuable features are the precision of detection and the level of customization of the policy."

"It's a trustworthy solution that is easy to learn."

"We are close to having 99% or 98% detection."

"IRONSCALES has positively impacted my organization by making email security simple in terms of controlling mails, understanding where the threats are, and protecting the organization itself."

"AI-driven phishing detection and incident remediation are valuable. It saves time from having to do manual analysis and investigation, and we also get alerts for phishing emails."

"We like IRONSCALES because it's easy to use and saves us some time."

"If a company is looking for something that is extremely robust, that has the ability to catch zero-day incidents, and they're not looking to spend an arm and a leg, there's no other choice."

"The report function through Gmail is probably the most valuable feature. The next most valuable features are simulation and training."

"The solution captures a bit more of the unknown, quantifies it, and applies intelligence to it to pick out and stop a lot of phishing emails that come through."

"For what was being offered with IRONSCALES, I feel like we got an incredible deal."

"There is buzz around phishing awareness training. When I make a campaign, all of a sudden people in our organization are talking, thinking, and wondering about it. Therefore, it keeps people on their toes. That is perfect because it does exactly what we want it to do."

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Cons

"The free plan has limitations. For example, I can only set up three rules, and the application firewall is unavailable."

"The initial onboarding was causing us some confusion."

"There are premium tier live service and lower tier live service, so we opted for the lower tier. But there is no medium tier where we pay a little extra and get a bit more service. So if that can be improved."

"Feedback could be enhanced."

"They don't have a person to provide support for customers using the solution under their free plan."

"When there are any dynamic changes in complex applications, the tool takes a lot of time, making its analytics-related area a major matter of concern where improvements are needed."

"Cloudflare DDoS has poor technical support."

"Our subscription plan for the solution has a limitation of bot signatures."

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"The specific domain file for Apache needs to be well-defined."

"It's not easy for an admin to check and decide if the email is good or not."

"IRONSCALES should bundle more features together instead of separating them and charging additional licensing fees."

"I think the tool can continue to hone the product to ensure the detections are accurate."

"The user interface could be more attractive to users. The UI is not brightened or appealing."

"I would like it if IRONSCALES had some sort of reminder mechanism, meaning IRONSCALES knows if a user completed the training or not. As long as it hasn't been completed, it keeps reminding every so often, alerts the manager, etc. Right now, it is all in the hands of the employee, and not all of them continue the process, which is a shame."

"There is a feature called Account Takeover, which isn't what I want it to be able to do."

"In addition to integrated training, they should also have personalized training that you don't have to do as part of a phishing campaign or a simulation."

"The only thing that I could say is that some of the reporting features could be better."

"There is a feature called Account Takeover, which isn't what I want it to be able to do. I know that they're working on that, but when they first started the Account Takeover feature in incident management, it didn't have much information. It didn't have any usability to it. I already had tools in place that were better."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The prices are slightly expensive."

"The solution's pricing lacks transparency."

"The pricing of the solution is cheap. The licensing cost is also very low. I rate the cost and pricing a three out of ten."

"My company has to make yearly payments towards the licensing costs attached to the solution. There are no hidden charges apart from the licensing costs of the solution."

"The pricing is somewhere in the middle. I would rate the pricing a seven out of ten."

"The price tag is no longer $200,000, but rather $300,000 to $400,000. It's twice."

"The solution is not that expensive."

"Cloudflare Zero Trust Platform's pricing is good."

"The solution provides affordable pricing for medium sized industries."

"IRONSCALES is an expensive solution."

"Considering the value it provides, it is definitely worth the cost. We don't have to do manual analysis and remediation of phishing emails, which saves us a lot of hours. Its licensing is based on the number of users being supported and the number of email addresses being protected. I'm not aware of any additional costs."

"The product is available as a middle-priced tool. I think it is not the cheapest solution."

"I don't know about its pricing because I don't run the budget or pay the bills, but if it was extortionate, we probably would be looking to scrap it, and because we are not, I assume its price is okay."

"We pay $3000 plus a little more a year for the number of employees we have, and we're not even that big. The solution is at the higher end in terms of cost. It's not the most expensive product, but I would say it's worth the price if you have a high volume of email traffic. In our case, the solution has inspected over 162,000 emails between three and four months. It saved us a lot of time and money. It's a worthwhile investment because a bad actor only has to succeed once; we must defend against everything in our business. IRONSCALES offers a sense of security and confidence from being well protected."

"The tool is not very cheap, but it is affordable."

"They are pretty much the same as all the other competitors in the market."

"There is an installation cost. Since we have this as a managed service, we pay for licensing and the managed service itself. Other than that, there are no additional costs."

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Construction Company

11%

Comms Service Provider

10%

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15%

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14%

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17%

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Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	11

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Small Business	7
Midsize Enterprise	4
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Also Known As

Cloudflare Area 1 Email Security, Cloudflare Bot Management, Cloudflare Gateway, Cloudflare Zero Trust Platform, Cloudflare DDoS, Cloudflare SASE & SSE Platform

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Overview

Cloudflare One is a comprehensive platform for security, performance, and connectivity. It provides features like rate limiting, DDoS protection, and application access, tailored to enhance user experience while securing internet access and accelerating communications.

Designed to integrate security measures with ease of use and scalability, Cloudflare One offers a secure web gateway and zero trust network access. These features ensure seamless setup and operation, making connectivity reliable and protected. Users appreciate its integrated console, intuitive interface, and the ability to manage risk effectively. It offers straightforward deployment, improves latency, and boasts cost-effectiveness. While its onboarding process and documentation need enhancement, its value in content delivery and application shielding is notable. Despite challenges in integrating Cloudflare Access with existing VPNs and the need for better automation and support, it remains vital for DNS and infrastructure protection.

What features make Cloudflare One stand out?

Rate Limiting: Controls the traffic rate to prevent abuse.
DDoS Protection: Shields applications from distributed denial-of-service attacks.
Secure Web Gateway: Provides secure internet access with seamless operation.
Zero Trust Network Access: Ensures secure, application-based connectivity without relying on traditional VPNs.
Access for Connectivity: Facilitates access to internal applications securely.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Security: Robust measures for DNS and browsing protection.
Performance: Enhanced site accessibility and communication speed.
Cost-Effectiveness: Offers competitive pricing for its features.
Ease of Deployment: Straightforward and efficient setup process.

In industries like finance, retail, and technology, Cloudflare One is crucial for enabling secure remote access and protecting web applications against dynamic threats. It supports compliance access policies and enhances content delivery, playing a key role in safeguarding digital infrastructure.

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ESET PROTECT Complete offers a complete multilayered protection for endpoints, cloud applications & email, the #1 threat vector.

ESET PROTECT Complete is the ultimate cybersecurity solution that offers top-tier endpoint protection against ransomware and zero-day threats, backed by robust data security measures. It employs a sophisticated multilayered approach that combines multiple cutting-edge technologies to strike the perfect balance between performance optimization, threat detection, and minimizing false positives. With automated malware removal and mediation, it ensures uninterrupted business operations by providing advanced protection for data across general servers, network file storage including OneDrive, and multi-purpose servers. This comprehensive package also features powerful native encryption, enhancing data security to meet stringent compliance regulations.

Furthermore, ESET PROTECT Complete offers proactive cloud-based threat defense, particularly against emerging threat types like ransomware, and safeguards Microsoft 365 applications from malware, spam, and phishing attacks via an intuitive cloud management console. With additional layers of security covering spam, phishing, malware, and threats from outdated systems and applications, this solution includes automated scanning, patching, and customizable policies for organizations. It empowers organizations to fortify their defenses and maintain a secure environment, offering centralized management and a comprehensive range of protective measures for businesses of all sizes. ESET PROTECT Complete is your all-encompassing cybersecurity solution for a safe and resilient digital landscape.

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IRONSCALES delivers cutting-edge AI-driven email phishing detection and prevention, seamlessly integrating with Microsoft 365 for enhanced security.

IRONSCALES, with its advanced AI capabilities, focuses on email security by detecting phishing threats, mitigating business email compromises, and preventing impersonation. Its integration with Microsoft 365 strengthens spam filters, automatically responding to suspicious emails. The platform is used globally for threat inspection, quarantine, and end-user incident reporting. Staff training is enhanced through simulated phishing campaigns, offering an extra layer of protection beyond Microsoft's spam filters. Areas for improvement include better Google Suite integration, pricing adjustments, and enhanced reporting features.

What features make IRONSCALES stand out?

AI Phishing Detection: Advanced algorithms for identifying phishing threats.
Microsoft 365 Integration: Seamless enhancement of email security within Microsoft systems.
Mobile App: Manage email threats on the go.
Anti-Phishing Training: Simulated campaigns for staff education.
Multi-Organization Management: Centralized administration for multiple entities.

What benefits and ROI should you consider?

Time-Saving: Automated detection and response to threats improve efficiency.
Comprehensive Security: Offers an additional protection layer beyond standard spam filters.
Ease of Use: Intuitive integration and user-friendly design streamline operations.
Risk Reduction: Minimizes potential email security breaches through proactive threat management.

In finance, IRONSCALES plays an essential role in safeguarding sensitive data from phishing attacks, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Educational institutions use IRONSCALES for training faculty and students on recognizing phishing attempts, thereby enhancing overall cybersecurity awareness. IT sectors leverage its capabilities for managing complex threat landscapes.

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