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ESET Endpoint Protection Platform vs K7 Antivirus Premium comparison

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Categories and Ranking

ESET Endpoint Protection Pl...
Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools
9th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
104
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (10th), Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (20th)
K7 Antivirus Premium
Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools
48th
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Anti-Malware Tools category, the mindshare of ESET Endpoint Protection Platform is 1.9%, down from 3.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of K7 Antivirus Premium is 0.8%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Anti-Malware Tools Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
ESET Endpoint Protection Platform1.9%
K7 Antivirus Premium0.8%
Other97.3%
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Featured Reviews

MS
Owner at Online IT
Cloud-based protection has simplified daily client support and keeps threats under control
The problems that we are facing with policy adoption include slow adoption, as it takes more than five minutes to adopt policy on client computers. ESET Network Attack Protection sometimes helps in reducing network-level intrusions, but sometimes it prevents local devices on the network, which are well-known and good devices, from being recognized, treating them as a threat. So it requires more administration than usual. ESET could implement a good solution for remote support in ESET Endpoint Protection Platform for improvement in the future. Since you have the cloud console, ESET could have something similar to AnyDesk or TeamViewer, but from ESET.
Mahender Nirwan - PeerSpot reviewer
Software developer at TAIGLE LLC
Efficiently blocks unwanted websites from laptops but also blocks information from the websites
One problem I'm facing with K7 is that if it blacklists a website that I need, I have to ask my admin guy to unblock it. When we whitelist it, I have to manually update my policies on my laptop for the change to take effect. I want it to reflect automatically when something is done from the admin side. I shouldn't have to update K7 case and policy settings manually.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Technical support is very good and so far they have been very helpful and they resolved our problems in several hours."
"If you're serious about endpoint security then this is the only product you will need because it's a one-stop solution."
"The solution is very stable; there are no bugs or glitches, and it doesn't crash or freeze."
"The most valuable feature of ESET Endpoint Security performance."
"When we use ESET, our clients do not have any problem with viruses and any problems with ransomware and other types of viruses, so it is a very good product."
"The product is good for most endpoints, including laptops and desktops and works well with iOS and Windows systems."
"ESET Endpoint Security helps to improve our organisation's security and provides a smart level of security with a low system footprint, low bandwidth usage, and smooth performance while doing security operations."
"The stability is great; it is perfect and effortless, which is why I like the solution."
"It has its own model to decide whether a website is trusted or not."
 

Cons

"The solution can improve the modules, and it is lacking centralized management and visibility of the endpoints."
"The tool needs to explore security possibilities to secure iOS and Mac devices."
"The feature is somewhat lacking in security protection."
"The adware module could be improved."
"If I were in an environment that required a large-scale deployment then I would choose another solution over ESET."
"It seems to have some issues with updates. When you do updates, it sometimes requests for a reboot, and even when you do the reboot, it still says that you need to reboot. Currently, on my computer, it says that a new ESET Endpoint Antivirus has been installed, and I need to restart the computer for the changes to take effect, but I've already done that, and the same message is still there, which is a little annoying. It should have a feature similar to the Intercept X feature in Sophos."
"The use of SQL Server can be improved. At times, there is a bit of challenge while linking it with the Javascript. ESET Endpoint Security requires modern technology or modern equipment on site. You will find it difficult to use ESET Endpoint Security with dual-core machines. If they can add the cloud management feature to their product, it will be much easier. If you look at this COVID situation that we are in right now, people are working from home, so you need to control the computers wherever you are. For example, if you are using any email setup and you are hosting it on your own, all the email traffic will be going through the same network. You need to protect all of your computers from the attack. It is best if you can do it remotely rather than having an IT person to come onsite to manage all computers and metrics etc, which isn't a smart way to do it."
"I'm not aware of any areas that need improvement."
"But blocking websites also means blocking information."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of ESET Endpoint Antivirus is fair compared to the performance of other solutions."
"Customers buy the ESET Endpoint Security license for a year, two years, or 36 months."
"It is not expensive; the pricing model is fine."
"Currently, we are running on a three-year license. The pricing might be around $20,000. There aren't any costs above the standard licensing fee."
"It is not expensive, but it is also not inexpensive."
"ESET is perfect, if you can afford it."
"There is a license needed to use the solution and the price depends on the features you want to use. The overall price is reasonable."
"As is the general rule with anything, the solution could be cheaper."
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Top Industries

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Outsourcing Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Construction Company
8%
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Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Company SizeCount
Small Business69
Midsize Enterprise18
Large Enterprise21
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ESET LiveGuard Advanced?
The pricing, setup cost, and licensing of ESET Endpoint Protection Platform are good with no issues. The price is very reasonable compared to the features provided.
What needs improvement with ESET LiveGuard Advanced?
ESET Endpoint Protection Platform could be improved by offering integrations and user-friendly dashboards that could enhance the overall experience and reliability. ESST Endpoint Protection Platfor...
What is your primary use case for ESET LiveGuard Advanced?
My main use case for ESET Endpoint Protection Platform is preventing malware and preventing outside attackers. When attackers target my system, ESET catches and scans the threat with its signature ...
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Also Known As

Smart Security, ESET PROTECT Advanced, ESET LiveGuard Advanced, ESET PROTECT Platform
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