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ESET PROTECT vs. VirusTotal

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricESET PROTECT

by ESET

VirusTotal

by VirusTotal

Overall rating4.64.7
Review count1,00635
Ease of use9.19.7
Ease of setup9.09.5
Quality of support9.19.0
Meets requirements9.49.2
NPS73.36787684.848485
Small Business43.4%42.4%
Mid-Market46.6%33.3%
Enterprise9.9%24.2%
Total page views4,7171,081
Total LLM citations17,41935,706

ESET PROTECT

ESET PROTECT is an AI-native cybersecurity platform that combines next-generation prevention, detection, and response capabilities with AI-powered security technologies and 24/7 managed detection and response (MDR) services delivered by ESET security experts. A single, unified management console provides centralized visibility across security operations, helping organizations automate repetitive tasks and enabling security teams to focus on higher-priority activities.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Protection
  • Reliability
  • Security
  • Centralized Management
  • Features

VirusTotal

VirusTotal is a free online service that analyzes files and URLs to detect malware and other malicious content. By aggregating results from over 70 antivirus scanners and URL/domain blocklisting services, it provides a comprehensive assessment of potential threats. Users can submit files up to 650 MB or URLs for scanning, receiving detailed reports that include detection rates from various security vendors, behavioral analysis, and metadata extraction. This collaborative approach enhances the detection of threats that individual antivirus solutions might miss.

Pros