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Powertech Antivirus for IBM Systems vs. ESET PROTECT

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

MetricPowertech Antivirus for IBM Systems

by Fortra

ESET PROTECT

by ESET

Overall rating4.64.6
Review count131,006
Ease of use9.19.1
Ease of setup8.89.0
Quality of support9.89.1
Meets requirements9.19.4
NPS76.92307773.367876
Small Business7.7%43.4%
Mid-Market46.2%46.6%
Enterprise46.2%9.9%
Total page views1034,717
Total LLM citations4217,419

Powertech Antivirus for IBM Systems

Powertech Antivirus (formerly Stand Guard Anti-Virus) is the only commercially available server-level antivirus solution native to IBM i, Linux, and AIX, enabling organizations to meet compliance requirements and protect infrastructure from viruses. Powertech Antivirus keeps up-to-date by automatically downloading the latest virus definitions and enhancements to protect from the latest threats. A Key Part of Fortra (the new face of HelpSystems) Powertech is proud to be part of Fortra’s comprehensive cybersecurity portfolio.

Pros

    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