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ESET PROTECT Enterprise vs Seqrite Antivirus comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 3, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

ESET PROTECT Enterprise
Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools
11th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
14
Ranking in other categories
Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (20th)
Seqrite Antivirus
Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools
31st
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Anti-Malware Tools category, the mindshare of ESET PROTECT Enterprise is 1.8%, down from 1.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Seqrite Antivirus is 0.5%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Cees Van Den Haak - PeerSpot reviewer
A reliable solution that offers enterprise protection
Our primary use case involves approximately 180 workstations, 180 laptops, and office protection in our environment ESET PROTECT Enterprise is reliable.  The tool is complex and expensive.  I have been using the product for 10 years.  The tool is stable.  The product is scalable. My company…
Rishad Ahmed - PeerSpot reviewer
A time saving security solution with easy integration
We use the solution for security The tool provides remote protection using a console or installation console along with email security.  Seqrite Antivirus could support antivirus software when the user's device is offline. It protects users whether they are connected to the internet. There…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable features of ESET File Security are the performance and it doesn't take too many resources."
"The product enabled Zero-Day Protection for our environment. We never encountered any issues regarding threats."
"It is easy to patch, update, and set up scheduled scans."
"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."
"It's helped us with restrictions and knowing which users we can provide permissions to and which users we need to restrict."
"The tech support from ESET is amazing, and I would rate it as ten out of ten."
"The solution offers a lot of configuration capabilities."
"ESET's strong points are that it is an unintrusive, easy-to-maintain, and deploy antivirus solution."
"Seqrite Antivirus is an easy-to-use solution."
"The tool provides remote protection using a console or installation console along with email security."
 

Cons

"Sometimes, the connection to the machine requires troubleshooting."
"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."
"In terms of management accounts, there's a lot of manuals that seem to be mixed up. Sometimes, it's a little bit confusing."
"Its automation can be improved."
"The management console could be improved. Sometimes, agents lose connection with the management console, and the administration team needs to reinstall the agents on the computers."
"They need to reduce the number of notifications on the endpoints."
"The solution can be quite technical and therefore is challenging for new users."
"When it first starts up, it takes a lot of processing power when the machine is initially booted. Improving the startup side could be beneficial."
"Seqrite Antivirus could support antivirus software when the user's device is offline."
"The solution needs improvement in stability."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is a license needed to use ESET Protect. The licensing cost is very low, it is approximately $10 per license."
"The product is cost-effective compared to one of its competitors."
"ESET PROTECT Enterprise is affordable."
"Seqrite Antivirus' licensing costs are yearly. I rate it an eight out of ten."
"The pricing is moderate."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
19%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Government
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
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Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about ESET Protect?
The product enabled Zero-Day Protection for our environment. We never encountered any issues regarding threats.
What needs improvement with ESET Protect?
The management console could be improved. Sometimes, agents lose connection with the management console, and the administration team needs to reinstall the agents on the computers. This is a signif...
What is your primary use case for ESET Protect?
I use ESET PROTECT Enterprise for maximum protection on every computer in my organization. I work in a bank, and our security requirements mandate that we use only on-premise solutions.
What do you like most about Seqrite Antivirus?
Seqrite Antivirus is an easy-to-use solution.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Seqrite Antivirus?
The pricing is moderate. I rate the product’s pricing a six out of ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive.
What needs improvement with Seqrite Antivirus?
Seqrite Antivirus could support antivirus software when the user's device is offline. It protects users whether they are connected to the internet. There should be password protection from the cons...
 

Also Known As

ESET Protect, ESET File Security
Seqrite Antivirus for Server, Seqrite Antivirus for Linux
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Information Not Available
Gadre, Bharat Vikas Group, Fernandez Hospital, Fabtech Projects & Engineering, KIMS Hospital, National Steel And Agro Industries, Sardar Patel University, Sterling Wilson, Chowgule Industries
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