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ESET Endpoint Protection Platform vs Norton Security Premium [EOL] comparison

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Categories and Ranking

ESET Endpoint Protection Pl...
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) (18th), Anti-Malware Tools (10th)
Norton Security Premium [EOL]
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

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.
RC
Project Manager at Amdocs
User-friendly solution with good blocking
I mainly use Security Premium as an antivirus.  Security Premium's best features are blocking, notifications, and the user interface. Security Premium's cost could be lower. I've been using Security Premium for a year. Security Premium is stable - I haven't faced any issues or bugs while using…

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

Pros

"If you're serious about endpoint security then this is the only product you will need because it's a one-stop solution."
"The most valuable feature of ESET Endpoint Security is the antivirus for the endpoints."
"We have pretty good detection, at least I feel that we don't have any major infections — we love it."
"The most valuable feature is the antispam module, which comes in the bundle."
"It's scalable."
"The maintenance is easy."
"Ransomware protection is embedded in the solution."
"The primary purpose is to protect computers from viruses and ransomware."
"The internet security was a plus, and it's pretty good."
"It does not take many resources during scanning."
"When I'm using the solution in my personal space, I can see that it secures my laptop, it works fast, and it actually does what I want."
"We like how it can check for issues, including files and web browsers, as it is a full-stack solution for antivirus for personal use and it is pretty effective."
"Security Premium's best features are blocking, notifications, and the user interface."
"Flexible antivirus and antimalware software. It also provides protection against ransomware. It's flexible, easy to handle, scalable, and stable."
"With the heightened security around phishing, identity theft, and malware, this is a good product."
"Norton Security Premium is good, and it's pretty simple to install."
 

Cons

"I suspect there will be some changes required to ESET because some experts I know just moved to MDR. I can imagine there might be some issues that were not fully covered by the ESET Endpoint that would be covered by MDR that we're on now."
"I'm unsure as to if they could actually support a large enterprise."
"The solution includes only Intrusion Detection and not IPS, which is an important feature that is missing in my version."
"While it is cheap, ESET Endpoint Protection Platform sometimes makes the computer run slower and takes backup, which affects system performance."
"After that three-month trial period was extended, but unfortunately, the company was not convinced by the product, and the managers decided to use another solution called SentinelOne."
"I am a MAC user and my asset cybersecurity is continuously displaying warnings that I am not using their firewall."
"They could improve the solution by adding better ransomware features."
"It is for this reason that I would not recommend ESET on a larger scale."
"Having a dashboard that shows the different functions of Norton Security Premium can convince end users that the software is more than just an antivirus solution. This product offers several features, but end users think that it's just one out of the box solution, because the different functions are not explained in detail."
"I don't like the password manager of Norton Security Premium. I really dislike it."
"Security Premium's cost could be lower."
"The only problem with Norton Antivirus is that it consumes a lot of resources like CPU and memory in the background."
"I do not find it to be scalable."
"The product could always be more secure."
"They say Norton Security Premium is an all-in-one solution, but we don't know exactly what's in it, e.g. they didn't make an effort to explain the difference between a virus scan and a ransomware scan."
"During scanning, sometimes, there is a heavy load on the workstation. This needs to be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"ESET is cheap."
"There is a license needed to use this solution and there is an annual subscription. The price is inexpensive."
"The price of the solution is reasonable compared to the other products out there. It is definitely in line with the competition."
"Pricing for ESET Endpoint Security could be lower because here in Hungary, it's expensive."
"At first, we thought it was a bit expensive, but we negotiated a better price."
"This is not an expensive solution."
"It probably is less expensive than Sophos."
"Customers buy the ESET Endpoint Security license for a year, two years, or 36 months."
"Security Premium is highly-priced."
"As I have been a long-time customer, I was given a fair price of $49.95 per month for the first four to six months."
"The licensing fee for this solution is not expensive."
"We have a yearly license, and each license is around 20 or 30 Jordanian Dinars plus taxes."
"The solution gives the value for the money."
"If they could come down in price that would be good. It's not exactly the lowest."
"Security Premium costs around US$100 for three years, which is a little expensive."
"I don't pay for a license."
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Top Industries

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

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Company SizeCount
Small Business69
Midsize Enterprise18
Large Enterprise21
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Small Business6
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise6
 

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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Sample Customers

ERSTE Group Bank, Miller Solutions, Wesleyan University, The Hospital Center of Luxembourg, Deer Valley USD, SPAR, Industrial Federal Credit Union, Honda, City Hall of Palmela, Hays CISD, Lester B Pearson School Board
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