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Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security vs ESET Endpoint Protection Platform comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 9, 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

Bitdefender GravityZone Ent...
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
37th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.8
Number of Reviews
28
Ranking in other categories
Virtualization Security (4th)
ESET Endpoint Protection Pl...
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
18th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
101
Ranking in other categories
Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (8th), Anti-Malware Tools (6th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security is 0.8%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ESET Endpoint Protection Platform is 3.0%, down from 3.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
 

Featured Reviews

Rias Majeed - PeerSpot reviewer
Admin gets the information about which computer has been infected and good to use for servers and endpoints
The important factor is that after implementing Bitdefender, we haven't found any attacks. It has a vaccine for the RDP protocol, which is specific to this. We do some customization, but it does not lack any protection. Compared to older versions, we have not found any degradation in performance in the newer versions from the last three to five years, whether for graphical or normal users. They're not complaining that we are facing problems like memory issues. Bitdefender is also customizable and granular, but once you install it, it keeps running. The admin gets the information about which computer has been infected and can take action accordingly. On a regular basis, Bitdefender's AI capability is okay. But you cannot leave some decisions to AI. You must have control. You have to look at what you're filtering, as it can be a false positive. But on a regular basis, AI can be helpful.
ManojNair2 - PeerSpot reviewer
Easy to set up with good security and rapidly improving capabilities
In terms of stability, the performance parameters do come into play. It's good on the regular office front, however, on the development side, if somebody is using it in a development environment, they need to make some configuration changes in terms of what directories should be excluded from the real-time scanning. I had to do that kind of stuff. I don't do that with the Microsoft product, for example. It runs, and it scans the entire system with no issues. The solution is stable. Regular updates were available in the product versions. They were updated, and they gave regular signature updates also so that the product checked all the boxes.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution is very scalable."
"The cloud console is good and the tool is effective in protection."
"Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security has a lot of telemetry that allows me to really see what's going on with the device."
"The fact that it is almost plug and play means the policies I have to define are not very complicated."
"Bitdefender is also customizable and granular, but once you install it, it keeps running."
"It is perfectly stable. We haven't received any complaints from customers regarding stability or performance. It's been smooth sailing so far."
"The most valuable features of Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security are remote administration and deployment, comprehensive firewall protection, malware protection, and antivirus."
"It is very easy to configure and deploy."
"The product does not slow down the machine."
"It's a very user-friendly product."
"This is a product at the top of its game. That is the reason we choose to support and sell it."
"It is absolutely invisible once running."
"It's easy to set up and quick to deploy."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is the ease of use."
"The primary purpose is to protect computers from viruses and ransomware."
"The pricing is reasonable."
 

Cons

"The price of the bandwidth here is very expensive compared to European countries."
"The live monitoring service from Bitdefender's center is expensive and has room for improvement."
"Overall, Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security is quite good. It always has new features which customers can use for free, so I can't say that something is missing in the solution, though one area for improvement is that the cloud version of Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security still can't connect to a central SIEM. The on-premises version has that capability, but the cloud version doesn't."
"Potential areas for improvement could be more accessible and immediate support for critical situations, especially considering the regulatory challenges in healthcare."
"At this point in time, the download footprint is a bit big."
"Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security could improve the RDP, I have problems sometimes."
"The solution must be more user-friendly."
"My main concern is that it's a bit heavy for some devices. Like Kaspersky or McAfee, it uses more RAM or memory. Similar to that, it causes issues for users and their own resources, similar to that. If you deploy on old legacy devices with only 1GB of RAM, then it could be a problem."
"The product could have better integration with third-party products that would help extend functionality."
"We have experienced some problems with the actualization of some endpoints. We then have to manually reinstall the version on these endpoints."
"The solution is not ideal for use in large enterprises"
"The solution could be more user-friendly."
"We'd like the solution to be a next generation antivirus with some sort of artificial intelligence or machine learning angle."
"The solution can improve the modules, and it is lacking centralized management and visibility of the endpoints."
"Dual management for the customer, who needs to access the local on-premise console from a remote cloud-based console."
"The proactive feature is excellent, but I do not believe ESET will make any changes to this feature in the future."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"You don't have to pay extra after buying the product."
"We purchase the solution for three or five-year intervals. We paid approximately $150 for 10 to 15 users."
"In terms of the licensing costs associated with Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security, the agreement was made nearly three years ago, but from what I recall, the figure was around €6,000 to €7,000 for three years, including support for two hundred endpoints."
"The license is yearly."
"Its price has gone up since our last renewal. My renewal fee has gone from $517.99 in 2018 for 3 years to $739.99 when it renews this year in July. I love the product, but a price increase of over 40% is a bit exorbitant."
"The tool's pricing structure is good. We use an annual subscription."
"We pay for an annual license which is affordable."
"There are many licensing options available, we have been on monthly agreements and other volume contract agreements."
"ESET is cheap."
"The price of ESET Endpoint Antivirus is fair compared to the performance of other solutions."
"The pricing can be a bit more flexible."
"I think it's available for a pretty fair price. If you know how to use it, then it's a very fair price for what you get."
"There is a license required to use ESET Endpoint Security."
"I'd have to look through my records, however, we paid maybe $600 to $1000 for this product."
"The price of the solution is very good compared to other solutions."
"ESET is perfect, if you can afford it."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Government
7%
Computer Software Company
15%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Government
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security?
It is perfectly stable. We haven't received any complaints from customers regarding stability or performance. It's been smooth sailing so far.
What needs improvement with Bitdefender GravityZone Enterprise Security?
At this point in time, the download footprint is a bit big. What I mean is the initial file I download to deploy on end-user devices is about six hundred to seven hundred megabytes, and it should b...
What do you like most about ESET Endpoint Security?
ESET Endpoint Security’s most valuable feature is the management console.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ESET Endpoint Security?
I rate the product’s pricing a three out of ten. It is neither cheap nor expensive for our clients. We use the free version, and there are no additional costs involved.
What needs improvement with ESET Endpoint Security?
The product’s AI implementation feature could be better for learning user behavior. There could be a feature to detect unsecured devices in the network similar to its older version. We need additio...
 

Also Known As

Bitdefender GravityZone Security for Virtualized Environments, GravityZone Security for Virtualized Environments
Smart Security, ESET PROTECT Advanced, ESET LiveGuard Advanced, ESET PROTECT Platform
 

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Sample Customers

SambaSafety, Morefield Communications, Northstar Ltd., Citrix, Greenman-Pedersen
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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