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ESET PROTECT alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll endpoint security and EDR

Top picks

  • CrowdStrike Falcon logo

    Best overall

    CrowdStrike Falcon

    Starting price: $59.99 per device/year (Falcon Go, billed annually)

Common reasons people leave ESET PROTECT: mobile device management has ended in the on-prem version, and advanced detection, MDR and patching only come with higher tiers. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces ESET PROTECT, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. CrowdStrike Falcon currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1CrowdStrike Falcon logoCrowdStrike FalconPaid$59.99 per device/year (Falcon Go, billed annually)NoWeb, Windows, macOS +17 of 779.8
2SoSophos EndpointPaid—NoWeb, Windows, macOS +14 of 478.2
3SentinelOne Singularity logoSentinelOne SingularityPaid$179.99 per endpoint/year (Singularity Complete)NoWeb, Windows, macOS +38 of 859.6
4Kaspersky logoKasperskyPaid—NoWindows, macOS, Android +24 of 451.2
5Bitdefender GravityZone logoBitdefender GravityZonePaid—NoWeb, Windows, macOS +45 of 542.3
6Cortex XDR logoCortex XDRPaid—NoWeb, Windows, macOS +15 of 542.3
  1. CrowdStrike Falcon logo

    1. CrowdStrike FalconTop pick

    Best for: Businesses of any size that want a top-tier EDR, from self-serve bundles to managed detection

    PaidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux

    79.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from ESET PROTECT

    Cloud-native EDR with deeper threat hunting for teams outgrowing traditional antivirus suites.

    Pros

    • Self-serve bundles with published per-device prices
    • Single lightweight sensor for Windows, macOS and Linux
    • Managed detection and response available for teams without a SOC
    • 15-day free trial without a credit card

    Cons

    • Costs climb quickly as you add modules beyond the bundles
    • Falcon Go is capped at 100 devices
    • A faulty update in July 2024 caused a worldwide Windows outage
    Visit CrowdStrike Falcon Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is CrowdStrike Falcon a good ESET PROTECT alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    Starting price
    $59.99 per device/year (Falcon Go, billed annually)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026crowdstrike.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Monthly billing
    From $7.99 per device/month (Falcon Go)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026crowdstrike.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    15 days, no card
    Checked Nov 8, 2026crowdstrike.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Operating systems
    Windows, macOS, Linux
    Checked Nov 8, 2026crowdstrike.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Falcon Go device limit
    100 devices
    Checked Nov 8, 2026crowdstrike.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Falcon Pro plan
    $99.99 per device/year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026crowdstrike.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Falcon Enterprise plan
    $184.99 per device/year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026crowdstrike.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. So

    2. Sophos Endpoint

    Best for: Small and mid-size organisations buying through an IT partner, often alongside Sophos MDR or firewalls

    PaidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux

    78.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from ESET PROTECT

    Mid-market endpoint protection with XDR and a managed response service in one cloud console.

    Pros

    • CryptoGuard detects ransomware encryption and rolls files back
    • One agent for Windows, macOS and Linux endpoints and servers
    • Optional 24/7 managed detection and response from Sophos
    • 30-day free trial

    Cons

    • No published prices; bought through partners
    • EDR and XDR features cost extra over the base product
    Visit Sophos Endpoint Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.1563
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Sophos Endpoint a good ESET PROTECT alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Operating systems
    Windows, macOS, Linux
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sophos.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Ransomware rollback
    CryptoGuard
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sophos.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Exploit mitigations
    60+ on by default
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sophos.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sophos.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. SentinelOne Singularity logo

    3. SentinelOne Singularity

    Best for: Security teams that want autonomous EDR with rollback and AI-assisted investigation

    PaidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from ESET PROTECT

    Autonomous endpoint detection and rollback, a stronger EDR focus than ESET's base tiers.

    Pros

    • One-click rollback and remediation after an attack
    • Covers endpoints, cloud workloads, identity and mobile devices
    • Published per-endpoint prices for the main packages

    Cons

    • Annual per-endpoint pricing is higher than Microsoft Defender bundled in Microsoft 365
    • Enterprise tier and add-ons need a sales quote
    • Feature depth is aimed at teams with security analysts
    Visit SentinelOne Singularity Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is SentinelOne Singularity a good ESET PROTECT alternative?

    Verified facts

    8 of 8 verified
    Singularity Complete
    $179.99 per endpoint/year
    Checked Nov 1, 2026sentinelone.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Singularity Commercial
    $229.99 per endpoint/year
    Checked Nov 1, 2026sentinelone.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Ransomware rollback
    One-click
    Checked Nov 1, 2026sentinelone.com(opens source in a new tab)
    US government
    FedRAMP High authorized
    Checked Nov 1, 2026sentinelone.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Mobile protection
    iOS and Android
    Checked Nov 1, 2026sentinelone.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $179.99 per endpoint/year (Singularity Complete)
    Checked Nov 2, 2026sentinelone.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Singularity Commercial plan
    $229.99 per endpoint/year
    Checked Nov 2, 2026sentinelone.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Singularity Enterprise plan
    Custom quote
    Checked Nov 2, 2026sentinelone.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Kaspersky logo

    4. Kaspersky

    Best for: Home users outside the US who want a full security suite with VPN and parental controls bundled

    PaidWindows, macOS, Android, iOS, Linux

    51.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from ESET PROTECT

    Another long-standing antivirus vendor with lightweight agents and business endpoint plans.

    Pros

    • Strong results in independent antivirus lab tests
    • Higher plans bundle VPN, password manager and parental controls
    • Covers desktop and mobile platforms under one subscription

    Cons

    • No longer sold or updated in the United States following a 2024 US government ban
    • Mobile features are limited in some countries
    • Bundled cleanup and upsell tools add clutter if you only want antivirus
    Visit Kaspersky Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.341
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Kaspersky a good ESET PROTECT alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Entry plan
    Kaspersky Standard
    Checked Nov 1, 2026kaspersky.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Linux
    Checked Nov 1, 2026kaspersky.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Money-back guarantee
    30 days
    Checked Nov 1, 2026kaspersky.com(opens source in a new tab)
    System requirements
    Windows 7 SP1 or later, macOS 14 or later
    Checked Nov 8, 2026kaspersky.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Bitdefender GravityZone logo

    5. Bitdefender GravityZone

    Best for: Small and mid-size IT teams and MSPs that want strong endpoint protection with cloud or on-prem management

    PaidSelf-hostableWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Self-hosted

    42.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from ESET PROTECT

    Comparable business suite with ransomware rollback and a self-hosted appliance option.

    Pros

    • Choice of cloud console or self-hosted virtual appliance
    • Ransomware protection that restores encrypted files from backup copies
    • Small-business package can be bought online without a sales call
    • Wide range of add-ons: patching, encryption, email and mobile security

    Cons

    • Many features sit in separate add-ons or higher tiers
    • Console has a lot of settings to learn for a small IT team
    • Mobile protection is an add-on, not part of the base package
    Visit Bitdefender GravityZone Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Bitdefender GravityZone a good ESET PROTECT alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free trial
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026bitdefender.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Supported OS
    Windows, Linux, macOS
    Checked Nov 8, 2026bitdefender.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Deployment
    Cloud or on-premises management
    Checked Nov 8, 2026bitdefender.com(opens source in a new tab)
    On-prem console
    Virtual appliance (OVA, XVA, VHD)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026bitdefender.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Mobile add-on
    iOS, Android and ChromeOS
    Checked Nov 8, 2026bitdefender.com(opens source in a new tab)
  6. Cortex XDR logo

    6. Cortex XDR

    Best for: Security teams that want endpoint protection plus cross-source detection, especially if they already use Palo Alto

    PaidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux

    42.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from ESET PROTECT

    Full XDR with Unit 42 managed detection for organisations with a dedicated SOC.

    Pros

    • Correlates endpoint, network, cloud, identity and email data in one incident view
    • Custom detection rules and a REST API for alerts and incidents
    • Optional Unit 42 managed detection and response inside the same tenant
    • Fits neatly with other Palo Alto firewalls and Cortex products

    Cons

    • No public pricing; you have to go through sales or a partner
    • Built for trained security analysts, so small IT teams may find it heavy
    • Gets most of its value when paired with other Palo Alto products
    Visit Cortex XDR Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Cortex XDR a good ESET PROTECT alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Data sources
    Endpoint, network, cloud, identity and email
    Checked Nov 8, 2026paloaltonetworks.com(opens source in a new tab)
    API
    REST API for alerts and incidents
    Checked Nov 8, 2026paloaltonetworks.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Custom detection rules
    BIOCs, IOCs and correlation rules
    Checked Nov 8, 2026paloaltonetworks.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Managed service
    Unit 42 MDR runs inside the Cortex XDR tenant
    Checked Nov 8, 2026paloaltonetworks.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    Google Security Operations
    Checked Nov 8, 2026paloaltonetworks.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best ESET PROTECT alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

CrowdStrike Falcon logo

Best ESET PROTECT alternative for most people

CrowdStrike Falcon

Cloud-native EDR with deeper threat hunting for teams outgrowing traditional antivirus suites.

Bitdefender GravityZone logo

Best ESET PROTECT alternative for self-hosting

Bitdefender GravityZone

Comparable business suite with ransomware rollback and a self-hosted appliance option.

So

Best ESET PROTECT alternative for Mac

Sophos Endpoint

Mid-market endpoint protection with XDR and a managed response service in one cloud console.

SentinelOne Singularity logo

Best ESET PROTECT alternative for Windows

SentinelOne Singularity

Autonomous endpoint detection and rollback, a stronger EDR focus than ESET's base tiers.

Kaspersky logo

Best ESET PROTECT alternative for Linux

Kaspersky

Another long-standing antivirus vendor with lightweight agents and business endpoint plans.

SentinelOne Singularity logo

Best ESET PROTECT alternative for iPhone and Android

SentinelOne Singularity

Autonomous endpoint detection and rollback, a stronger EDR focus than ESET's base tiers.

Cortex XDR logo

Best ESET PROTECT alternative for working in the browser

Cortex XDR

Full XDR with Unit 42 managed detection for organisations with a dedicated SOC.

ESET PROTECT alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to ESET PROTECT?

CrowdStrike Falcon ranks first right now. Cloud-native EDR with deeper threat hunting for teams outgrowing traditional antivirus suites. Sophos Endpoint and SentinelOne Singularity follow it in our ranking.

ESET PROTECT vs CrowdStrike Falcon: what's the difference?

Both ESET PROTECT and CrowdStrike Falcon are paid products. Only ESET PROTECT runs on iOS and Android.

Is ESET PROTECT free?

ESET PROTECT is a paid product. Free trial: 30 days. Checked on ESET PROTECT's own site, November 2026.

How much do ESET PROTECT alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked ESET PROTECT alternatives: CrowdStrike Falcon, $59.99 per device/year (Falcon Go, billed annually); SentinelOne Singularity, $179.99 per endpoint/year (Singularity Complete). Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to ESET PROTECT?

None of the 6 alternatives we track has a free plan; all are paid, though some offer trials.

Is there an open-source alternative to ESET PROTECT?

None of the 6 alternatives in this list is open source.

Which ESET PROTECT alternatives work on Linux?

CrowdStrike Falcon, Sophos Endpoint, SentinelOne Singularity, Kaspersky and Bitdefender GravityZone run on Linux.

Why do people switch from ESET PROTECT?

The complaints we hear most: mobile device management has ended in the on-prem version; advanced detection, MDR and patching only come with higher tiers; several separate components (agent, bridge, hub) to understand at first.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces ESET PROTECT, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.