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Microsoft Defender for Business vs. ESET PROTECT

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

MetricMicrosoft Defender for Business

by Microsoft

ESET PROTECT

by ESET

Overall rating4.54.6
Review count301,006
Ease of use9.19.1
Ease of setup8.69.0
Quality of support8.49.1
Meets requirements8.99.4
NPS66.66666773.367876
Small Business53.3%43.4%
Mid-Market36.7%46.6%
Enterprise10.0%9.9%
Total page views2514,717
Total LLM citations1,65517,419

Microsoft Defender for Business

Microsoft Defender for Business is an AI-powered, enterprise-grade security solution tailored for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with up to 300 employees. It offers comprehensive protection against cyberthreats such as ransomware, malware, and phishing attacks across various platforms, including Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices. Designed for ease of use, it provides robust security features without the need for specialized IT expertise.

Pros

  • Security
  • System Protection
  • Ease of Use
  • Antivirus Protection
  • Protection
  • Alert Notifications

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