ESET PROTECT

ESET's business security platform for managing endpoint, server and mobile protection from one console.

PaidSelf-hostableEndpoint security and EDR

Updated Nov 4, 2026 · AppBreakup editorial · Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Self-hosted

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Is ESET PROTECT free?

No, it's a paid product

Free trial:: 30 days

Checked on ESET PROTECT's site Nov 8, 2026

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Starting price: $59.99 per device/year (Falcon Go, billed annually)
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SentinelOne Singularity
Starting price: $179.99 per endpoint/year (Singularity Complete)

Verified facts: 5 of 5
Alternatives ranked: 6
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About ESET PROTECT

ESET PROTECT is the business side of ESET, the Slovak security company known for NOD32. It bundles ESET's endpoint and server protection with a central web console where admins deploy agents, push policies, watch device status and respond to threats. You can use it as a cloud service run by ESET or install the server yourself on Windows, Linux or a ready-made virtual appliance. Plans come in tiers: lower ones cover antivirus, firewall and device control, and higher ones add full-disk encryption, cloud sandboxing, email and Microsoft 365 protection, vulnerability and patch management, EDR/XDR and managed detection and response. Mobile device management for Android and iOS is available in the cloud version. ESET's agents are known for being light on system resources, which suits older hardware. It is sold as a paid per-device subscription through ESET and resellers, with a free trial.

Best for: Businesses that want light, well-tested endpoint protection with a cloud or self-hosted console.

ESET PROTECT pricing (checked Nov 8, 2026)

Each line is quoted from ESET PROTECT's own site, with the page it came from.

Plan or term	What it says	Checked	Source
Free trial	30 days	Nov 8, 2026	eset.com

What works

Cloud console or self-hosted server on Windows, Linux or a virtual appliance
Tiered plans let small firms start basic and add EDR later
Cloud version manages up to 50,000 devices from one console
Includes full-disk encryption management for Windows and macOS on higher tiers

Why people leave

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

ESET PROTECT vs CrowdStrike Falcon, Sophos Endpoint and SentinelOne Singularity

From each app's listing and the prices verified on its own site. A dash means we haven't verified it yet.

Attribute	ESET PROTECT	CrowdStrike Falcon	Sophos Endpoint	SentinelOne Singularity
Pricing	Paid	Paid	Paid	Paid
Verified price	—	$59.99 per device/year (Falcon Go, billed annually)	—	$179.99 per endpoint/year (Singularity Complete)
Free plan	No	No	No	No
Open source	No	No	No	No
Self-hostable	Yes	No	No	No
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Self-hosted	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

Top ESET PROTECT alternatives

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CrowdStrike Falcon
Cloud-native EDR with deeper threat hunting for teams outgrowing traditional antivirus suites.
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Sophos Endpoint
Mid-market endpoint protection with XDR and a managed response service in one cloud console.
78.2
3
SentinelOne Singularity
Autonomous endpoint detection and rollback, a stronger EDR focus than ESET's base tiers.
59.6
4
Kaspersky
Another long-standing antivirus vendor with lightweight agents and business endpoint plans.
51.2
5
Bitdefender GravityZone
Comparable business suite with ransomware rollback and a self-hosted appliance option.
42.3

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ESET PROTECT: common questions

What is ESET PROTECT?

ESET PROTECT: ESET's business security platform for managing endpoint, server and mobile protection from one console. Best for businesses that want light, well-tested endpoint protection with a cloud or self-hosted console. Available for Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android, and you can host it yourself.

Is ESET PROTECT free?

No, ESET PROTECT is a paid product.

How much does ESET PROTECT cost?

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

Does ESET PROTECT have a free trial or refund?

Free trial: 30 days. Source: ESET PROTECT's own site.

Is ESET PROTECT open source?

No, ESET PROTECT is not open source.

What platforms does ESET PROTECT run on?

ESET PROTECT is available for Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android and Self-hosted.

What are the best alternatives to ESET PROTECT?

The highest-ranked ESET PROTECT alternatives right now are CrowdStrike Falcon, Sophos Endpoint and SentinelOne Singularity. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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.

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ESET PROTECT facts

5 of 5 verified

Free trial: 30 days; Checked Nov 8, 2026eset.com(opens source in a new tab); “You can easily install and deploy our security solutions with a free 30-day, no-commitment trial.”
Deployment: Cloud or on-premises; Checked Nov 8, 2026eset.com(opens source in a new tab); “ESET PROTECT Platform provides freedom of choice for both cloud and on-prem deployments.”
Cloud scale: Up to 50,000 devices; Checked Nov 8, 2026help.eset.com(opens source in a new tab); “networked environment with up to 50,000 devices.”
On-prem server: Windows, Linux or virtual appliance; Checked Nov 4, 2026help.eset.com(opens source in a new tab); “You can install it on Windows and Linux servers or deploy as a pre-configured Virtual Appliance .”
Mobile management: Android and iOS (cloud version); Checked Nov 8, 2026help.eset.com(opens source in a new tab); “ESET Cloud Mobile Device Management (Cloud MDM) —Provides Android and iOS mobile device management and mobile security administration.”