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ESET Endpoint Protection Platform vs F-Secure Total comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

ESET Endpoint Protection Pl...
Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools
9th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
104
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (11th), Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (21st)
F-Secure Total
Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools
20th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Office 365 Protection (9th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Anti-Malware Tools category, the mindshare of ESET Endpoint Protection Platform is 1.9%, down from 3.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of F-Secure Total is 2.3%, down from 6.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Anti-Malware Tools Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
ESET Endpoint Protection Platform1.9%
F-Secure Total2.3%
Other95.8%
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Featured Reviews

MS
Owner at Online IT
Cloud-based protection has simplified daily client support and keeps threats under control
The problems that we are facing with policy adoption include slow adoption, as it takes more than five minutes to adopt policy on client computers. ESET Network Attack Protection sometimes helps in reducing network-level intrusions, but sometimes it prevents local devices on the network, which are well-known and good devices, from being recognized, treating them as a threat. So it requires more administration than usual. ESET could implement a good solution for remote support in ESET Endpoint Protection Platform for improvement in the future. Since you have the cloud console, ESET could have something similar to AnyDesk or TeamViewer, but from ESET.
MS
Computer Scientist at Comune di Eraclea
Easy to setup and stable solution
It's a good product for us. The reports and notifications are very good for us.  There is room for improvement in pricing.  In future releases, I would like to see improvements in EDR protection.  So, the only thing that I would like to see in the future is EDR protection and a lower price for…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The performance of the solution is very good it does not impact my hardware and is user-friendly."
"Lightweight software, it does not compromise the performance of the operating system."
"Once the initial setup and configuration is complete, you just have to sit back and monitor."
"The most valuable feature is the antispam module, which comes in the bundle."
"The technical support has been really great; all of it, including technical support, desktop management, etc., has been excellent, and we've found it very convenient and easy to use."
"As a technical person, I would recommend it based on its performance and the way in which it does not block you or get in the way when doing work."
"ESET is the fastest solution on the market. It's also highly reliable. On top of the base configuration, you can set it to respond to events such as ransomware detection with network isolation and other automatic tasks. Our customers prefer ESET because it's reliable, fast, and light on system resources."
"The product is good for most endpoints, including laptops and desktops and works well with iOS and Windows systems."
"It's a good product for us. The reports and notifications are very good for us."
 

Cons

"The new versions only support no operative systems in Mac and do not support operative systems."
"I have not found the solution to be very helpful in providing endpoint security. As analysts, we need to do things fast; we rely on automation and on scripts, but I find this lacking in the solution."
"The deployment is complex and not very easy to use for most people; you need to be a well-informed IT person for deployment."
"Based on our organization, it is not that reliable."
"It is for this reason that I would not recommend ESET on a larger scale."
"The interface is good. However, it could always be better. It could be more user-friendly."
"The console or GUI of ESET Endpoint Antivirus should improve. Additionally, they should provide an addon feature for HyperV and VMware."
"I am a MAC user and my asset cybersecurity is continuously displaying warnings that I am not using their firewall."
"I would like to see in the future is EDR protection and a lower price for F-Secure Total."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"This solution is a good value for the money."
"The price is okay and I don't have any issues with it."
"Pricing for ESET Endpoint Security could be lower because here in Hungary, it's expensive."
"The price of ESET Endpoint Antivirus could be lower. From a customer's perspective, it is expensive."
"It is not expensive, but it is also not inexpensive."
"I do a two or three-year license for less than $100."
"There is a license needed to use the solution and the price depends on the features you want to use. The overall price is reasonable."
"It is just under $20 a user per year, and there are no additional costs. I would rate it a five out of five in terms of pricing."
"We can easily scale and improve security, but the cost is high for us."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
14%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Construction Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
27%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Healthcare Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business69
Midsize Enterprise18
Large Enterprise21
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Questions from the Community

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The pricing, setup cost, and licensing of ESET Endpoint Protection Platform are good with no issues. The price is very reasonable compared to the features provided.
What needs improvement with ESET LiveGuard Advanced?
ESET Endpoint Protection Platform could be improved by offering integrations and user-friendly dashboards that could enhance the overall experience and reliability. ESST Endpoint Protection Platfor...
What is your primary use case for ESET LiveGuard Advanced?
My main use case for ESET Endpoint Protection Platform is preventing malware and preventing outside attackers. When attackers target my system, ESET catches and scans the threat with its signature ...
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Also Known As

Smart Security, ESET PROTECT Advanced, ESET LiveGuard Advanced, ESET PROTECT Platform
F-Secure Elements for Microsoft 365
 

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Sample Customers

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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