ESET Inspect vs SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint comparison

ESET and SentinelOne are both solutions in the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) category. ESET is ranked #33 with an average rating of 8.0, while SentinelOne is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.9. ESET holds a 1.2% mindshare in EDR, compared to SentinelOne’s 5.0% mindshare. Additionally, 80% of ESET users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 98% of SentinelOne users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Apr 9, 2026

SentinelOne Singularity Complete and ESET Inspect compete in the cybersecurity market. SentinelOne claims an initial advantage with its seamless deployments and responsive support, while ESET stands out due to its advanced feature set, which might justify its higher pricing for businesses needing comprehensive forensic analysis.

Features: SentinelOne Singularity Complete provides comprehensive threat detection with its autonomous platform, utilizes AI-driven behavior detection to identify threats, and offers a centralized dashboard for endpoint management across locations. ESET Inspect highlights its robust forensic analytics and advanced threat visibility, complemented by multilayered endpoint security that blocks malicious modules before execution.

Room for Improvement: SentinelOne could enhance deeper forensic capabilities and further minimize false positives. Moreover, expanding integration options could bolster its utility. ESET Inspect may improve by simplifying its setup process to match the ease offered by SentinelOne, increasing collaboration with third-party tools, and including more proactive AI-driven responses for real-time threat mitigation.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: SentinelOne Singularity Complete is praised for its straightforward deployment and efficient onboarding, backed by responsive customer support. ESET Inspect, though slightly more complex in setup, offers an extensive support network designed to guide users through to successful deployment.

Pricing and ROI: SentinelOne Singularity Complete excels in offering cost-effective pricing with automation that contributes to high ROI. ESET Inspect incurs a higher setup cost, but its rich feature set and forensic depth provide substantial ROI for businesses prioritizing in-depth security beyond initial costs.

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Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) category, the mindshare of Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is 3.4%, down from 3.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ESET Inspect is 1.2%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint is 5.0%, down from 5.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
SentinelOne Singularity Complete	5.0%
Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks	3.4%
ESET Inspect	1.2%
Other	90.4%

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Featured Reviews

ABHISHEK_SINGH

Senior Process Expert at A.P. Moller - Maersk

Gained full visibility and streamlined threat detection through behavior-based insights and AI integration

Initially, we got to have a lot of false positives when we onboarded, but nowadays it's quite smooth. We have fine-tuned our security policies and allowed different levels of policies to get rid of those false positives. Currently, we are getting a fairly good amount of incidents that are not false positives or benign, but actionable items. The process is streamlined. In the initial days, the operations used to get involved in a lot of benign and other activities, but now the process is streamlined. We are leveraging the auto-detection and remediation plans. The operations teams are now more involved in other business roles as well, not just looking into the logs and fetching out what's happening there. They have fixed a lot of things. Initially, they didn't have IAC code drift detection, cloud posture management, or security posture management, but they have those now. They purchased different vendors and did a merger with that. They have now Prisma Cloud that gets integrated and now they are working with Cortex Cloud. Everything that was negative has now been addressed, and the product altogether looks to be in a very better and mature shape now. Currently, it's more or less detecting the workloads with AI-based best practices. Since most organizations are consuming AI agents and other things, we are looking forward to seeing what other feature enhancements Palo Alto can support in that.

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Moshiur-Rahman Khan

CEO at IOPoint.com

Provides reliable and comprehensive internet security solutions without significant system slowdowns

My organization uses ESET Inspect for antivirus and internet security on laptops and desktops. On the enterprise side, we utilize it on our Windows Server. The platform has improved our organization's security by providing comprehensive antivirus and internet security solutions. It is fast and…

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Vaibhav Mahendra Kolhe

Soc Analyst at Softcell Technologies Limited

Automation has reduced alerts and freed the soc team to focus on faster incident response

Regarding mean time to respond, the improvements I see with SentinelOne Singularity Complete are that genuine files also get alerts. We are getting false positives, but we are also getting genuine true positive alerts. The improvement will be deep visibility because as I am using Splunk as a SIEM, I compare deep visibility with Splunk, but deep visibility has limited access with only a 14-day policy to retain logs. The improvement will be in overall policy management. The third point will be the complexity of policies. If we want some endpoints to use only USB or if we need to block USB on some points, the policy management is very complex. The fourth point will be that Mac OS and Linux don't have the rollback policy; that policy is only for Windows. These four points are improvements if SentinelOne Singularity Complete can address them. Data privacy and security when utilizing Purple AI is crucial for SentinelOne Singularity Complete, and SentinelOne Singularity Complete lacks in data security. Data security is very important in this world. In my organization, if we deploy SentinelOne Singularity Complete and we have integrated all the firewalls, all devices, and AWS devices to SentinelOne Singularity Complete, logs will be forwarded to SentinelOne Singularity Complete through SentinelOne Singularity Complete. However, SentinelOne Singularity Complete doesn't have data security solutions such as Forcepoint DLP or 48 layer; SentinelOne Singularity Complete doesn't have that DLP solution. From the data security point of view, SentinelOne Singularity Complete is not good.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The stability of this product is very good."

"WildFire AI is the best option for this product."

"From a single pane of glass, you can easily manage all of your endpoints."

"Its interface and pricing are most valuable. It is better than other vendors in terms of security."

"Previously, we had to install endpoint protection per machine and then scan and update, but Cortex XDR basically does that centrally and predictably, so we have more time to do day-to-day work rather than spend time chasing those endpoints."

"The solution's stability is generally good."

"Has great threat detection capabilities."

"We have found in our test Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks to be a very good tool."

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"ESET Enterprise Inspector's most valuable feature is EDR."

"This solution is easy to install, setup and monitor."

"Scalability-wise, it is a very good solution."

"I find the multilayered endpoint security the most valuable feature."

"Rules are the most valuable feature of ESET Inspect. They are created through XML language, and they track and filter events from endpoints. If the event matches the rule, the rule is triggered. Exceptions are the second most valuable feature because it gives you the power to filter false positives in large numbers. The third most valuable feature is the Learning mode that facilitates making exceptions for known processes with a good reputation."

"The product's most valuable features are its performance and stability."

"The rules are the best and most useful features."

"ESET Enterprise Inspector's greatest asset lies in its user-friendly interface, which allows for easy navigation and thorough analysis of incidents."

"SentinelOne is very simple to install and very simple to manage, it is very aggressive so it does protection well, and it seems to be stopping attacks that other solutions cannot."

"We have a preference for their receptor; it's good at finding many EFC files, and normally EFC files could have a virus, but we need to exclude some of them."

"I really love how simple and effective the product is, I really love the visibility it gives me into the endpoint, and I really love that they open their product to the customer to enhance it with custom-made software, giving you the APIs to program it."

"We opted for SentinelOne because it gives you visibility and control over all the devices on which you have the agent deployed. That is very valuable because, in the end, all the attacks enter only through one gateway, which is usually a user's computer."

"This technology is perfect for us."

"Of all the products on the market today, I can say that they are the ones that I trust the absolute most to protect my clients."

"I really like deep visibility. Deep visibility is one of the coolest features of almost any tool that we use. The breadth of data that is collected there is valuable, and it gives us the ability to search back through literally tons of data going back a specific period of time."

"Previously, we had some processes related to incident response which required more steps. We needed to upload to VirusTotal, Sandbox, et cetera. Now, this process is shortened because all of the information we need is already in SentinelOne. We can briefly analyze and even respond from one management console. If someone has SOC, using the API, they can control everything. It's very cool. I think this is the future."

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Cons

"Data privacy is a matter of concern. You have to be careful with data privacy, it can be sensitive and Cortex can have most of your access."

"There are some limitations on the Traps agents."

"This product has not improved my organization - in fact, we are in the process of moving back to another product as a result of Cortex's horrible impact on system performance."

"Data privacy is a matter of concern. You have to be careful with data privacy, it can be sensitive and Cortex can have most of your access."

"It'll help if customization was easier."

"The server sometimes stops continuously to check things so it would be helpful to receive access updates or technical reasons."

"While using Cortex, I noticed some aspects that could be improved, such as increasing the synchronization speed between XDR and Xnor."

"The solution should offer more dashboards and they should be better customized."

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"One area that needs improvement for the product is ransomware protection, which does not offer complete security."

"The solution could improve the consumption of resources. The RAM and CPU usage increases during usage which can cause issues. We have three separate services and it would be beneficial if all were executed from one agent limiting the over usage of system resources."

"The product is complex to configure, and there are too many errors that are not errors, making it an area that can be considered for improvement."

"It is not a stable product. We were disappointed in the stability of this product in comparison to McAffee."

"It may be difficult for a first-time customer to understand all of the functions that are available to him."

"Every vendor is working on making the job of SOC analysts easier, with fewer false positives and more precise detections. ESET uses LiveGrid technology that provides feedback on the reputation of files and operations. It's hard to eliminate all of the false positives, but hopefully, we'll see some improvement with the advances in AI."

"The platform's price could be better."

"It is not a stable product. We were disappointed in the stability of this product in comparison to McAffee."

"SentinelOne could improve by creating an autopilot or automated way to roll out the solution more efficiently which would be helpful."

"The reporting needs improvement and I would like to see a more granular level of administrative privileges."

"I rate Singularity Complete a seven out of ten for affordability. It's more expensive than our previous solution, but it does its job well. At the same time, there is some room for improvement. Cheaper is always better."

"I would like to have firewall functionality within SentinelOne Singularity Complete."

"One area of SentinelOne that definitely has room for improvement is the reporting. The canned reports are clunky and we haven't been able to pull a lot of good information directly from them."

"I would like to see something a little more sophisticated than simply being able to mark a false positive as safe or there's usually just one or two options in certain areas and they're a little rudimentary at this stage."

"They can improve the administrative interface. They can make it more user-friendly."

"The maintenance window can be improved because once it happened that I had multiple laptops, and the maintenance window caused a lot of laptops to get stuck in the portal, blocking access."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Licensing for Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR can be costly, especially when it comes to a hundred users. A license is required for each user, and the subscription must be renewed on a yearly basis."

"This is an expensive solution."

"The cost of Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is $55 to $90 USD per endpoint per month."

"We pay about $50,000 USD per year for a bundle that includes Cortex XDR."

"The price of the product is not very economical."

"It is "expensive" and flexible."

"We didn't have to pay any additional fee for the cloud instance. It just came with the renewal, which was nice."

"I feel it is fairly priced."

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"The pricing and licensing are the big issue now, in my opinion. If the price was less than other companies, or a one-time charge for service was available, I think there would be more users of this solution."

"The platform's licensing is affordable and straightforward."

"This is true in the case of licensing, we do not have the most expensive products, and we don't have the cheapest product, it's somewhere in the middle. Perhaps a little higher from the middle, but we are known for what we provide to our customers, and they are pleased."

"The platform is expensive; it could be cheaper."

"I feel it is a very expensive product."

"The price is fair for what we are getting."

"It's around $8 per client per month."

"Its price is per endpoint per year. One of the features of its licensing is that it is a multi-tenanted solution. From an MSSP point of view, if I want to have several different virtual clouds of customers, it is supported natively, which is not the case with, for example, Microsoft Defender. Another nice thing about it is that you can buy one license if you want to. Some vendors insist that you buy 50 or 100, whereas here, you can just buy one."

"SentinelOne Singularity Complete meets all enterprise requirements and is priced accordingly."

"There are cheaper options out there that I know are not as effective. I have administered several of them, not for this organization but for others. The thing I like about SentinelOne is that I know that if it raises an alert, it is worth looking at, so we are not dealing with a lot of false positives. It is rare."

"SentinelOne makes licensing easy by reducing the number of modules or packages that they have to offer. A lot of other vendors make licensing very complicated with separate modules or separate costs. By bundling necessary features, SentinelOne ensures that security leaders are not left confused by options. This bundling of necessities has served our needs well."

"The pricing of SentinelOne is less than McAfee."

"It is very affordable and easy to license, and it allows us to onboard new analysts quickly, with a turnaround time of one day at most."

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Top Industries

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Construction Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

13%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

11%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Computer Software Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Government

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	44
Midsize Enterprise	20
Large Enterprise	48

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Small Business	5
Large Enterprise	2

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	104
Midsize Enterprise	51
Large Enterprise	79

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The Ranger feature is valuable.

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Also Known As

Cyvera, Cortex XDR, Palo Alto Networks Traps

ESET Enterprise Inspector

Sentinel Labs, SentinelOne Singularity, Singularity Platform

Overview

Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks provides advanced threat detection with AI-driven endpoint protection and seamless integration, ensuring multi-layered security and automatic threat response.

Cortex XDR is designed to safeguard endpoints against malware and suspicious activities. It offers advanced threat detection and response capabilities using behavioral analysis, AI, and machine learning. It seamlessly integrates with security infrastructures, providing endpoint security, firewall integration, and enhanced visibility in both cloud-based and on-premises environments.

What are the key features of Cortex XDR?

Advanced Threat Detection: Uses AI and machine learning for proactive threat identification.
Multi-layered Security: Combines various security measures for comprehensive protection.
Endpoint Protection: Safeguards against malware and exploits.
Behavioral Analysis: Monitors suspicious activity for early detection.
Automatic Threat Response: Automates responses to neutralize threats.

What benefits should users expect?

Ease of Use: Simplifies security management with intuitive design.
Resource Efficiency: Minimizes impact on system resources.
Integration Capabilities: Works well with existing security setups.
Reduced Analyst Workload: Automates processes to decrease manual intervention.

Organizations in diverse sectors deploy Cortex XDR to protect against malware, leveraging its advanced threat detection capabilities. Its integration with existing security infrastructures appeals to those seeking comprehensive protection in both cloud and on-premises environments, providing enhanced visibility and threat intelligence.

Palo Alto Networks

ESET Inspect is an essential component to help ensure the highest level of enterprise security. While standard ESET Endpoint Security provides strong protection, ESET Inspect takes your environment's security to a new dimension. A security tool is needed to help security professionals protect their sensitive data and detect and investigate security incidents, advanced threats, and targeted attacks or breaches on endpoint devices. ESET Inspect is a tool that offers the peace of mind of continuous protection and security monitoring in a powerful and easy-to-use solution.

ESET

SentinelOne Singularity Complete is an advanced endpoint security platform featuring centralized management across multiple locations. It leverages AI-driven behavior detection, threat prioritization, and ransomware rollback for enhanced protection and streamlined operations.

With a focus on endpoint protection, threat detection, and automated response, SentinelOne Singularity Complete provides comprehensive security through AI-powered behavioral analysis and real-time threat detection. The centralized console simplifies management, offering seamless integration and minimal system impact. Its robust reporting capabilities facilitate compliance with audit-ready reports. Lightweight agents operate across diverse environments, improving visibility and performance while curbing manual efforts. To optimize its utility, faster console load times and improved customizability in reports and dashboards are recommended. Users may benefit from smoother integration with IT tools and enhanced policy management flexibility, as well as upgraded agent processes and simplified endpoint deployment. Expanding built-in analytics and refining alert management can further heighten platform efficacy.

What are the key features of SentinelOne Singularity Complete?

AI-Powered Detection: Utilizes advanced AI to identify potential threats based on behavior.
Automatic Remediation: Automatically rectifies detected issues, reducing response times.
Ransomware Rollback: Restores data to previous states if affected by ransomware attacks.
Centralized Dashboards: Provides real-time insights through intuitive dashboards.
Threat Prioritization: Identifies and ranks threats based on potential impact.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Integration: Seamlessly connects with security solutions to enhance risk management.
Minimal System Impact: Operates efficiently, preserving system performance.
Enhanced Protection: Delivers robust threat defense through AI-driven technology.
Compliance Support: Offers detailed reporting for audit readiness.
User Convenience: Combines autonomous decision-making with an intuitive interface.

In various industries, SentinelOne Singularity Complete is implemented for endpoint protection and incident management. Companies rely on it for its real-time threat detection and automated response capabilities, ensuring compliance and reduced manual intervention. Its adaptive nature supports diverse environments, enhancing operational efficiency.

SentinelOne

Sample Customers

CBI Health Group, University Honda, VakifBank

Mitsubishi Motors, Allianz Suisse, Cannon, T-Mobile

Havas, Flex, Estee Lauder, McKesson, Norfolk Southern, JetBlue, Norwegian airlines, TGI Friday, AVX, Fim Bank

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