ESET PROTECT Enterprise vs ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 comparison

ESET and ExtraHop Networks are both solutions in the Extended Detection and Response (XDR) category. ESET is ranked #18 with an average rating of 8.4, while ExtraHop Networks is ranked #41. ESET holds a 1.3% mindshare in XDR, compared to ExtraHop Networks’s 1.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of ESET users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of ExtraHop Networks users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 8, 2024

ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 and ESET PROTECT Enterprise compete in the enterprise security solutions space. ExtraHop holds an edge with its advanced network analytics and real-time threat detection, providing better proactive threat assessment.

Features: ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 provides real-time threat detection, network visibility, and actionable insights. ESET PROTECT Enterprise offers endpoint protection, advanced threat intelligence, and management capabilities.

Room for Improvement: ExtraHop could improve streamlined reporting, scalability options, and third-party integration. ESET could enhance threat detection speed, integration with applications, and scalability features.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: ExtraHop is noted for its straightforward cloud deployment but can be intricate. The customer service is responsive. ESET offers a simpler deployment experience with effective documentation, but customer support is slower.

Pricing and ROI: ExtraHop pricing is competitive with commendable ROI, though setup costs are high. ESET is cost-effective, delivering value with low maintenance. Users find a better ROI due to lower cost despite fewer advanced features.

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Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Extended Detection and Response (XDR) category, the mindshare of Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is 4.7%, down from 5.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ESET PROTECT Enterprise is 1.3%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 is 1.0%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks	4.7%
ESET PROTECT Enterprise	1.3%
ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360	1.0%
Other	93.0%

Extended Detection and Response (XDR)

Featured Reviews

ABHISHEK_SINGH

Senior Process Expert at A.P. Moller - Maersk

Gained full visibility and streamlined threat detection through behavior-based insights and AI integration

Initially, we got to have a lot of false positives when we onboarded, but nowadays it's quite smooth. We have fine-tuned our security policies and allowed different levels of policies to get rid of those false positives. Currently, we are getting a fairly good amount of incidents that are not false positives or benign, but actionable items. The process is streamlined. In the initial days, the operations used to get involved in a lot of benign and other activities, but now the process is streamlined. We are leveraging the auto-detection and remediation plans. The operations teams are now more involved in other business roles as well, not just looking into the logs and fetching out what's happening there. They have fixed a lot of things. Initially, they didn't have IAC code drift detection, cloud posture management, or security posture management, but they have those now. They purchased different vendors and did a merger with that. They have now Prisma Cloud that gets integrated and now they are working with Cortex Cloud. Everything that was negative has now been addressed, and the product altogether looks to be in a very better and mature shape now. Currently, it's more or less detecting the workloads with AI-based best practices. Since most organizations are consuming AI agents and other things, we are looking forward to seeing what other feature enhancements Palo Alto can support in that.

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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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Maksym Toporkov

Head of Research And Development at Quipu GmbH

A competitive choice for network detection and response with exceptional user interface, ease of implementation and minimal false positives

The NDR feature analyzes network traffic, creating records with connection details. While these records offer insights, there's a limitation in investigating payloads directly. ExtraHop provides an option for an additional server to save payloads, but its temporary storage has constraints. Unlike some competitors, it lacks an automatic payload-saving feature for each detection, presenting an improvement opportunity. Suggested enhancement involves the main sensor prompting payload storage for specific detections, streamlining the investigation process, and contributing to a more efficient workflow. A drawback includes packet storage limitations for payload data, necessitating timely extraction for thorough investigations.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Cortex XDR is stable, offering high quality and reliable performance."

"The most valuable features are incident creation, policy-based protection, IP whitelisting, and device encryption. These are beneficial for endpoint and server security."

"Stability is one of the features we like the most."

"The solution allows us to make investigations. Other XDR solutions also provide similar capabilities but for investigation, Cortex XDR is better."

"The anti-exploit is impenetrable. We chose Traps because it is the only product that we were not able to get anything past."

"I can highlight that we have not faced any security incidents with Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks, and even though our environment is quite dynamic, we have not faced any security incident with Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks until now."

"Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is easy to use and does not consume a lot of hardware resources."

"The positive impacts I see from Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks include a complete 360-degree view of our security posture altogether, being a uniform platform where we are ingesting logs from multiple resources."

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"ESET is better in some ways than other vendors because it fulfills many areas where we'd otherwise have to use different products."

"ESET's strong points are that it is an unintrusive, easy-to-maintain, and deploy antivirus solution."

"The solution is easy to use and install, with good pricing."

"The solution provides EDR. You can customize how you prepare the endpoint for clients and the dashboard alerts."

"I like the dynamic groups feature. They give the ability to filter endpoint machines by any parameter, software, or hardware inventory, and that's a significant advantage when you need to, for example, automate a secondary firewall profile for endpoints outside your network. Or if you want to automatically isolate the computer from the rest of the network if the ransomware is found."

"ESET File Security is reliable and stable; we had only one infection from a website in the years of us using the solution with approximately 20 people using the solution, and it is extremely effective."

"The most valuable feature of ESET Protect is the security while accessing any transaction, such as online banking systems. When I access a banking website a new browser opens which is more secure, which I find very useful."

"From my personal perspective, it is easy to see on the console what's happening with each system."

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"It stands out for its intuitive and efficient user interface, robust detection capabilities with minimal false positives, and the ability to handle encrypted traffic, making it a valuable asset for network security and management."

"It is scalable."

"It is very easy to collect and handle data in ExtraHop Reveal(X) Cloud. Integration with Big Data is also easy. Many of our customers integrate it with Big Data platforms like Splunk or Elastic. It is also easy to handle and easy to understand."

"Their technical support is more effective and of better quality than other competitors."

Cons

"If Palo Alto reduces the pricing slightly for their products, it would make them more scalable in markets such as India and globally for cybersecurity."

"Previously, the endpoint would leave the environment, not being on our VPN, essentially unable to interact with the server to upload files."

"It would be good if they could make an exception for applications."

"Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks could improve by offering remote management. It would be useful to look at the client's issue to fix it."

"Dashboards do not allow everyone to see what's happening."

"The solution eats memory of the computer, unlike anything I've ever seen."

"Basically, they don't provide customer support tools just to investigate the logs."

"The solution could improve by providing better integration with their own products and others."

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"The solution can be quite technical and therefore is challenging for new users."

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

"In terms of management accounts, there's a lot of manuals that seem to be mixed up. Sometimes, it's a little bit confusing."

"In the current version of ESET File Security, you cannot download a file, it always wants the real-time upload which you have to wait until the file is ready. This is annoying. In previous versions, you were able to use the downloaded engine."

"The tool is complex and expensive."

"ESET Protect could improve the performance. The performance of the home computers and laptops becomes slow due to their heavy software load. It would be a benefit to make a lighter version of the software which does not have any impact on the performance of the computer's hardware."

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

"ESET Protect could improve the performance. The performance of the home computers and laptops becomes slow due to their heavy software load."

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"Their professional service can be improved."

"There needs to be more support."

"They can include integration with SAP. Currently, no vendor provides network performance monitoring in the SAP market. It is a very big market. We have around 400 customers for SAP in Korea. In the USA, there are more than 10,000 customers."

"A drawback includes bucket storage limitations for payload data, necessitating timely extraction for thorough investigations."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It has a yearly renewal."

"Compared to CrowdStrike, Cortex XDR is an expensive solution."

"The price was fine."

"When we first bought it, it was a bit expensive, but it was worth it. The licensing was straightforward."

"The price of the solution could be reduced. I have customers that have voiced that the solution is good for the value but if I want to sell more of the solution the price reduction would help."

"It has a higher cost than other solutions, like CrowdStrike or Microsoft’s EDR tools, but it reduces the cost of our operations because it’s a new generation antivirus tool."

"In terms of the cost Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is very expensive because we are a Mexican company and when you translate dollars to pesos the cost is very high. The solution is very expensive for Mexican companies. I understand that they have international prices, but I do not think it offsets the price enough for many companies in countries, such as Mexico. The amount it is reduced is not a massive percentage."

"The price of the solution is high for the license and in general."

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"ESET PROTECT Enterprise is affordable."

"The product is cost-effective compared to one of its competitors."

"There is a license needed to use ESET Protect. The licensing cost is very low, it is approximately $10 per license."

"When compared to other solutions, it aligns with the market average, indicating a competitive pricing level."

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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm

12%

Construction Company

12%

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

13%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Computer Software Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

12%

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Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Small Business	46
Midsize Enterprise	20
Large Enterprise	49

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Small Business	11
Midsize Enterprise	2
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Also Known As

Cyvera, Cortex XDR, Palo Alto Networks Traps

ESET Protect, ESET File Security

ExtraHop Reveal(X) Cloud, Reveal(X) Cloud

Overview

Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks provides advanced threat detection with AI-driven endpoint protection and seamless integration, ensuring multi-layered security and automatic threat response.

Cortex XDR is designed to safeguard endpoints against malware and suspicious activities. It offers advanced threat detection and response capabilities using behavioral analysis, AI, and machine learning. It seamlessly integrates with security infrastructures, providing endpoint security, firewall integration, and enhanced visibility in both cloud-based and on-premises environments.

What are the key features of Cortex XDR?

Advanced Threat Detection: Uses AI and machine learning for proactive threat identification.
Multi-layered Security: Combines various security measures for comprehensive protection.
Endpoint Protection: Safeguards against malware and exploits.
Behavioral Analysis: Monitors suspicious activity for early detection.
Automatic Threat Response: Automates responses to neutralize threats.

What benefits should users expect?

Ease of Use: Simplifies security management with intuitive design.
Resource Efficiency: Minimizes impact on system resources.
Integration Capabilities: Works well with existing security setups.
Reduced Analyst Workload: Automates processes to decrease manual intervention.

Organizations in diverse sectors deploy Cortex XDR to protect against malware, leveraging its advanced threat detection capabilities. Its integration with existing security infrastructures appeals to those seeking comprehensive protection in both cloud and on-premises environments, providing enhanced visibility and threat intelligence.

Palo Alto Networks

ESET PROTECT Enterprise is a robust security platform for threat detection and management, offering features like dynamic folders and reporting tools. It provides online transaction security and effective threat protection with tools for compliance and policy customization.

Designed for advanced threat management, ESET PROTECT Enterprise offers a range of features to enhance online security. The straightforward console aids in managing dynamic groups and EDR capabilities efficiently. Zero-Day protection and customizable policies ensure compliance, while its resource-efficient design supports older hardware. Despite needing improvements in remote deployment, user-friendliness, and connection stability, it remains a compelling choice for managing computers, extending antivirus protections, and handling device management across multiple operating systems.

What are the key features of ESET PROTECT Enterprise?

Reporting Tools: Facilitates effective threat detection with comprehensive logs and analytics.
Dynamic Folders: Automates organization based on custom attributes.
Secure Browser: Ensures safe online transactions by providing a protected browsing environment.
Dynamic Groups and EDR: Enhances protection through advanced threat management.
Zero-Day Protection: Guards against unknown threats with adaptive policies.

What benefits should users expect?

Compliance Assurance: Customizable security policies ensure regulatory standards are met.
Resource Efficiency: Suitable for deployment on older hardware without excessive resource use.
Unintrusive Updates: Updates occur without disrupting workflows.
Strong Web Protection: Offers outstanding protection against web-based threats.

In industries such as finance, healthcare, and manufacturing, ESET PROTECT Enterprise is implemented for its reliable security and management of endpoint devices. It automates antivirus installations and enhances web filtering to safeguard critical systems and data. Many sectors rely on its capability to isolate compromised systems and manage policy applications on-premises or during a cloud transition.

ESET

ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 offers advanced network detection and response capabilities, designed to provide real-time situational awareness and threat detection across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Built to meet the demands of modern enterprises, ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 enhances visibility into network activities, delivering comprehensive security insights. It uses high-speed data analysis to identify anomalous behaviors and potential threats, helping security teams respond effectively. With centralized visibility, it ensures quick detection and thorough investigation of threats within complex infrastructures, including cloud, edge, and on-premises environments.

What key features does ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 offer?

Real-Time Threat Detection: Monitors network traffic in real-time for immediate threat identification.
Centralized Visibility: Offers a unified dashboard for observing activities across diverse environments.
Automated Response: Enables predefined actions to mitigate threats swiftly without manual intervention.
Integration Capabilities: Seamlessly integrates with tools for enhanced incident management.
Advanced Analytics: Utilizes machine learning to detect sophisticated threats promptly.

What benefits should users look for in reviews of ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360?

Improved Security Posture: Evidence of enhanced organizational security through faster threat detection and response.
Operational Efficiency: Reduction in time and effort for IT teams due to automated processes.
Scalability: Flexibility to expand with organizational growth and technology changes.
Cost-Effectiveness: Attractive pricing compared to functionality and outcomes offered.

ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 is implemented across industries such as financial services, healthcare, and retail, where robust security measures are paramount. In these sectors, the capabilities of ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 align with the need for secure handling of sensitive data and compliance with industry regulations, providing valuable protection and detection capabilities.

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CBI Health Group, University Honda, VakifBank

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