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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    ESET PROTECT

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/AESET provides Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) capabilities via the ESET PROTECT Platform, covering Windows, Mac, Linux, and both Android and iOS operating systems, providing Mobile Device Management functionality. It comes with multi-tenant management, ensuring real-time visibility for both on-premises and off-premises endpoints as well as full reporting for ESET enterprise-grade solutions. ESET PROTECT management platform can be deployed on-premise or in-cloud. For organizations looking to…

    $49.99

    per year

    Trend Vision One Endpoint Security

    Score8.4 out of 10
    N/AThe Trend Vision One Endpoint Security platform provides antivirus and malware detection, and endpoint visibility. The product suite can be extended with associated applications that cover mobile endpoint protection, endpoint encryption, as well as network and server vulnerability protection.

    $26.99

    12 month subscription

    WatchGuard Network Security

    Score8.8 out of 10
    N/AWatchGuard Network Security is a network security and firewall software. WatchGuard includes secure Wi-Fi, multi-factor authentication, and network intelligence products and services designed for SMB’s.N/A
    Pricing
    ESET PROTECTTrend Vision One Endpoint SecurityWatchGuard Network Security
    Editions & Modules
    Essential
    $49.99
    per year 1 device
    Premium
    $59.99
    per year 1 device
    Ultimate
    $179.99
    per year 5 devices
    Trend Micro Vision One Endpoint Security Core - subscription license renewal - 1 device
    $26.99
    12 month subscription
    Trend Micro Vision One - License - 51-250 Users - New Subscription
    $35.99
    12 month subscription
    Trend Micro Vision One Endpoint Security Pro - subscription license - 1 device
    $178.99
    12 month subscription
    Support
    Contact sales team
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    Basic Security
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    Total Security
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ESET PROTECTTrend Vision One Endpoint SecurityWatchGuard Network Security
    Free Trial
    YesYesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsESET offers are tailored to each customer’s needs. ESET takes pride in working with customers and partners to find the perfect solution for their security challenges at the right price. Contacting an ESET partner or sales representative ensures each solution is made-to-measure and precisely fits the size, complexity of IT environment and level of protection to match the customer’s business requirements. Pricing percentage is dependent on number of years and devices purchased.——
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    Community Pulse
    ESET PROTECTTrend Vision One Endpoint SecurityWatchGuard Network Security
    Considered Multiple Products
    ESET
    Chose ESET PROTECT
    Despite being the current solution, that will replace ESET, I noticed that the centralized updates are on a desktop, for example. Easy to set up, but if the desktop goes down, everyone downloads from the internet. Also, the web interface is better, but I think that ESET has …
    Incentivized
    Chose ESET PROTECT
    I'm a huge fan of ESET, the other companies seem to have either gone off the deep end by adding advertisements or they add too much and slow down the whole program, which slows down the whole PC. I haven't heard others with the same reputation as ESET either, I know of many …
    Incentivized
    Trend Micro
    No answer on this topic
    WatchGuard Technologies
    Chose WatchGuard Network Security
    WatchGuard is what I use exclusively now. I have removed all other firewalls. WatchGuard is easier to maintain and easier to set up, PLUS WatchGuard Tech Support is very responsive and helpful. I am very familiar with both the System Management software and the Web-based access …
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard Network Security
    As I mentionned before, the WSM tool and Dimension is the main reasons we stock with WatchGuard beside being satisfied with deployement results at our clients infrastructures.
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard Network Security
    ND
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard Network Security
    I now have 8 years of experience with WatchGuard Network Security and find it much more user-friendly.
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard Network Security
    Nothing in the last 5 years
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard Network Security
    I like WatchGuard firewalls a lot more over our previous appliance Cisco ASAs. Cisco ASA management dashboard ran on Java which gave us fits all the time. The UI was also far less intuitive to configure and manage. WatchGuard licensing scheme is also far simpler to understand …
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard Network Security
    they’re niche players, but it worth to check out their solutions. Best choice for SMB
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard Network Security
    we have used cisco firepower 1000 network firewall. we have found that it was a very complicated products with no real advantages. we have since stopped selling those to promote WatchGuard Network Security in its place. configuration on the Cisco was horribly complex and a lot …
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    96%
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    423 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    96%
    Delivers good value for the price
    407 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    96%
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    25 Answers
    100%
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    98%
    Happy with the feature set
    432 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    24 Answers
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    10 Answers
    95%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    362 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    25 Answers
    90%
    Implementation went as expected
    9 Answers
    97%
    Implementation went as expected
    401 Answers
    Features
    ESET PROTECTTrend Vision One Endpoint SecurityWatchGuard Network Security
    Endpoint Security
    Comparison of Endpoint Security features of ESET PROTECT and Trend Vision One Endpoint Security and WatchGuard Network Security
    Feature
    ESET PROTECT
    8.9
    19 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Trend Vision One Endpoint Security
    8.1
    13 Ratings
    5% below category average
    WatchGuard Network Security
    -
    Ratings
    Anti-Exploit Technology9.019 Ratings7.713 Ratings00 Ratings
    Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)9.318 Ratings9.012 Ratings00 Ratings
    Centralized Management10.018 Ratings8.713 Ratings00 Ratings
    Hybrid Deployment Support8.315 Ratings8.011 Ratings00 Ratings
    Infection Remediation8.719 Ratings7.713 Ratings00 Ratings
    Vulnerability Management8.018 Ratings7.013 Ratings00 Ratings
    Malware Detection9.019 Ratings9.013 Ratings00 Ratings
    Firewall
    Comparison of Firewall features of ESET PROTECT and Trend Vision One Endpoint Security and WatchGuard Network Security
    Feature
    ESET PROTECT
    -
    Ratings
    Trend Vision One Endpoint Security
    -
    Ratings
    WatchGuard Network Security
    8.1
    537 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Identification Technologies00 Ratings00 Ratings8.4493 Ratings
    Visualization Tools00 Ratings00 Ratings6.8485 Ratings
    Content Inspection00 Ratings00 Ratings8.3517 Ratings
    Policy-based Controls00 Ratings00 Ratings8.9533 Ratings
    Active Directory and LDAP00 Ratings00 Ratings8.7448 Ratings
    Firewall Management Console00 Ratings00 Ratings8.6524 Ratings
    Reporting and Logging00 Ratings00 Ratings6.8521 Ratings
    VPN00 Ratings00 Ratings8.8514 Ratings
    High Availability00 Ratings00 Ratings8.1467 Ratings
    Stateful Inspection00 Ratings00 Ratings8.0479 Ratings
    Proxy Server00 Ratings00 Ratings7.7344 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    ESET PROTECTTrend Vision One Endpoint SecurityWatchGuard Network Security
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.6
    (51 ratings)
    8.0
    (26 ratings)
    8.7
    (555 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (4 ratings)
    8.0
    (4 ratings)
    8.1
    (45 ratings)
    Usability
    8.3
    (5 ratings)
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    7.9
    (123 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (7 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.5
    (7 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.5
    (5 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.4
    (32 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.3
    (5 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (3 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.1
    (269 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.6
    (6 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.7
    (5 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.8
    (7 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (5 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.3
    (5 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ESET PROTECTTrend Vision One Endpoint SecurityWatchGuard Network Security
    Likelihood to Recommend
    ESET
    Fits well in
    our Medium sized organization, we still host a lot on prem with various Windows
    / Linux VM’s, ESET PROTECT supports all operating systems we currently use, Pricing is
    very aggressive compared to its other EU security offerings.

    The endpoint
    is lightweight, we’ve never had any performance issue, it has many features for
    the value and can also generate logs/reports for compliance.



    The EDR
    plugin may be overkill for a small business and requires extra IT resources to manage,
    also there is currently no XDR capability if you need that in your business.
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    Trend Micro
    Before Trend Micro OfficeScan we used Symantec Endpoint Protection and although it was very easy to deploy and to update agents it couldn't find a virus if you pointed it out with a neon sign. We were always getting hit with different viruses but since we migrated to Trend we no longer have that problem. Trend has definitely been preventing those kind of outbreaks successfully.
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    WatchGuard Technologies
    It's well suited for businesses that want better features than a standard router, but are willing to pay the extra price for the product and someone to configure, set up and maintain the router. It's probably less desirable for home users or very small home offices or unqualified network users.
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    Pros
    ESET
    • ESET provides comprehensive, transparent protection for my MacOS devices without interfering with the efficiency of my operating system.
    • It's easy to install, configure (default settings are great for just about everyone), and update.
    • ESET's customer communications, including a very detailed knowledge base online, make it clear I've chosen the right antivirus solution!
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    Trend Micro
    • The product has two important aspects, centralized console and an agent which is typically installed on every machine. When the product is installed on a dedicated server then all computers can readily get updated while in the same network (provided the agent is installed on every machine). This helps the machine to avoid any kind of virus attacks.
    • Even if the machines are not in the same network where the console is being run it can directly get all updates from the Trend Micro server directly and the machine is still protected. Hence, it is not necessary that users have to visit the office or internal network to get the update, once the agent is installed on the machine then they can get the update from anywhere as long as the machine has access to the Internet.
    • Once the agent is installed on the machine the users can themselves do a full scan and even check the logs themselves.
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    WatchGuard Technologies
    • Incoming Torrent attempts were blocked, but outgoing (by a user) were permitted. Similarly, other direct attempts were summarily blocked.
    • provides full administrative support for analysis of usage and scope.
    • strong Wi-Fi support and security - area wi-fi maps
    • They think of all the things secure and I don't have to worry about it.
    • I have not identified anything else that needs improvement - I am well satisfied.
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    Cons
    ESET
    • If the system administrator has functions such as pop-up notification and alert mail transmission, I believe that countermeasures can be taken faster
    • It often gets in the way of the network system.
    • Communication between PCs under the same network may be hindered, which may be an obstacle to verification.
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    Trend Micro
    • Only thing I would have to say that's negative is the reporting aspect. Basic reporting is good but still lacks some details. This is a problem with many of the software vendors I have encountered in the past as well. Reporting is still much better than most.
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    WatchGuard Technologies
    • Better integration with VoIP services, such as templates for policies handling traffic for Bria or Asterisk endponts and servers.
    • Get webblocker to work without breaking secure websites.
    • Lower cost on endpoint agents for antivirus and include application control and webblocker with the agents.
    • Make the cost per endpoint with TDR and Netowrk access control lower than the cost of Antivirus licensing that is not integrated.
    • Make it easier to set up network access control and VLAN assignment by device, perhaps with templates.
    • Get webblocker and application control working with QUIC.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    ESET
    I'm giving it a 10, because I would totally have no reservations about staying on with eSet for another 3 years once our contract comes up for renewal. We are looking to transfer to a different product in January, however. This is due to a special pricing contract with the state of Ohio that made a normally much more expensive product very affordable and was cheaper than our coming eSet renewal cost. This is a very special case only available to government and educational organizations, but had that not been offered, we would have gladly stayed with eSet.
    Incentivized
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    Trend Micro
    It is very easy to stick with a vendor year after year, and it is also easy to see the faults in a product and want to change. This is the first time I have renewed with an antiviurs provider as others have been less than ideal and caused issues where there were none before, so while it isn't perfect, it is the best of the bunch currently and I am hopeful that it will continue to improve in future versions.
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    WatchGuard Technologies
    We have been renewing and purchasing new equipment for the last 20 years. This is because the equipment is easy to use and manage and also quite affordable. Compared to other products, Watchguard just works and has not had the issues with device security seen in other products. They have been a reliable partner.
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    Usability
    ESET
    Provide execllent security agains malware, ransomware, and phishing. Easy to use and monitoring multiple devices and managing security settings remotely. Software firewall ability to secure network traffic and blocking websites and application at software level its gives very easy to configure .Zero-day threats as some other security products is missing with more advanced machine learning and behavioral analysis capabilities.
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    Trend Micro
    The dashboard is user-friendly and allows for an IT admin to quickly deploy the software. The users do not even notice the program running in the background. From the dashboard the IT department can monitor all the workstations for issues and maintain good health of the network.
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    WatchGuard Technologies
    Although it might take some time to figure out, we have been able to use WatchGuard's online reference library and tech support to create/implement/modify all of our filtering rules and exceptions needed. There really has not been a shortcoming other than perhaps a learning curve.
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    Reliability and Availability
    ESET
    No answers on this topic
    Trend Micro
    No answers on this topic
    WatchGuard Technologies
    Availability has always been a strong point of this product, it is rare that watchguard does not have a solution for customers' network monitoring needs.
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    Performance
    ESET
    No answers on this topic
    Trend Micro
    No answers on this topic
    WatchGuard Technologies
    The performance of WatchGuard Network Security is very good, in the years that we have used the solution we have only had a single error and Watchguard itself was able to solve it. Furthermore, when purchasing any product, the partner always evaluates the capacity of the solution to recommend the most appropriate product for our needs.
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    Support Rating
    ESET
    Excellent support from ESET and when we had questions regarding the initial deployment they were there. The questions we put forth were answered immediately with great detail. Any of the items we put forth, scenarios, were given a good solution from ESET to fit our needs. This company stands by their product and are happy to step up when needed.
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    Trend Micro
    It has been difficult at sometimes, the support people at one point told me that they couldn't tell me information about OfficeScan because it was knowledge that was passed down from engineer to engineer. The issue was that if you used the msi for the install any further installs would require the msi to have the same exact name or else the install fails and corrupts the install. This information is not listed anywhere on trends website. Support kept trying to get me to use the exe for installs instead, but we use SCCM and msi's work better. We had to write a script to come up with a solution so that we could uninstall the software and install the new software. Trend did provide the technical expertise to help with the script and had us work with one of the developers in order to resolve that issue. So they did fix their screw up but it took a while and several complaints.
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    WatchGuard Technologies
    We have only had to contact them once during the initial set up to help bring the internet back on line. After that for the most part our systems have been automated, and could easily be checked form their online FAQ and Knowledge base that they provide. Everything else is easily handled from their browser based interface
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    In-Person Training
    ESET
    No answers on this topic
    Trend Micro
    No answers on this topic
    WatchGuard Technologies
    We participate to a in person training and the three days of learning was really useful and complete to gain skill to solve the major part of the problem we encounter during our life. And more the in person training give us the opportunity to create a network with other WatchGuard partner.
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    Online Training
    ESET
    No answers on this topic
    Trend Micro
    No answers on this topic
    WatchGuard Technologies
    Online training is good for learning how to use the product. It does not teach security strategy because that is not its intent.
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    Implementation Rating
    ESET
    Do the full scan at the beginning and be prepared to wait until it is done. It will find things you did not know were there. You can leave on the Apple firewall as well as the ESET firewall. There have been no conflicts. Remember to remove emails from being backed up, so you do not have spam on your backup! This was the mistake I made.
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    Trend Micro
    No answers on this topic
    WatchGuard Technologies
    WatchGuard Network Security offers varied methods of implementation. Their devices are very easy to set up manually, and for a more automated setup where many devices need to be deployed, they have different offerings like RapidDeploy (prepopulate a config for a specific device in the portal), registering the device's serial number to manage it through cloud services on first boot (including the option to populate a USB stick with basic interface setup if required) and the ability to run your own Management Server and register to be deployed serial numbers, so the device connects to your own hosted management server on first boot.
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    Alternatives Considered
    ESET
    Choosing ESET PROTECT rather than McAfee Security or other secuty softwares helps me more evaluate specific security requirements of the company. Considering the scalability of solution it provides, the ease of use of its interface, the level of support provided by the vendors, and the availability of reports makes it a top choice for me.
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    Trend Micro
    For me, Trend Micro Apex One with its low performance is the best option at the time to buy a solution like this, with its flexibility through on-premises or saas deployment options you can choose the option that best fix to you, has an advanced automated threat detection and response against an ever-growing variety of threats.
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    WatchGuard Technologies
    I was not involved with the decision making for WatchGuard versus another product. However, I know WatchGuard is significantly less expensive than other brands. My overall preference would be Ubiquiti due to their continuous improvement of the product with tons of great features. I know WatchGuard is making great advances, but the progress seems slower in comparison.
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    Scalability
    ESET
    No answers on this topic
    Trend Micro
    No answers on this topic
    WatchGuard Technologies
    This product is very scalable since previously everything related to Watchguard was on premises but that has now changed with the inclusion of watchguard cloud. Now the product has evolved to have full control of firewalls at the cloud level.
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    Return on Investment
    ESET
    • ESET maintains the security of our machines, files, reports, etc., an invasion or infection could result in a catastrophe, loss of important data, expenses with specialized support, hours or days of work stopped until the solution is found, without ESET prevention we could have big expenses at any time.
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    Trend Micro
    • Since the product is a full suite of protection rolled into a single product, we've seen ROI through cost reduction and simplified management. And while we haven't measured performance, one would logically assume that systems will perform better with a single product installed vs several.
    • While we haven't measured performance, one would logically assume that systems will perform better with a single product installed vs several.
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    WatchGuard Technologies
    • We are blocking about 90% of malicious traffic coming into our network.
    • Our firewall allows us to setup a secondary WAN interface for redundancy.
    • We can isolate issues and determine whether traffic is being dropped outside our network or on the LAN.
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    ScreenShots

    ESET PROTECT Screenshots

    Screenshot of ESET PROTECT Dashboard.
Unified cybersecurity platform interface providing network visibility and control. Available as cloud or on-prem deployment.

Ensures real-time visibility for all endpoints as well as full reporting and security management for all OSes.Screenshot of ESET Endpoint Security.

Advanced multilayered protection for computers and smartphones powered by ESET LiveSense technology.Screenshot of ESET Server Security.
Provides real-time protection for the company’s data passing through all general servers, network file storage including OneDrive, and multi-purpose servers to ensure business continuity.Screenshot of ESET PROTECT - Reports. 
Meets reporting requirements and saves time with scheduled reporting and dozens of customizable templates.Screenshot of ESET Full Disk Encryption. 
An encryption managed natively by ESET remote management console. It increases the  organization's data security that meets compliance regulations.Screenshot of ESET LiveGuard Advanced. 
A cloud-based technology that uses scanning, machine learning, cloud sandboxing, and in-depth behavioral analysis to prevent targeted attacks as well as new or unknown threats, especially ransomware.

    Trend Vision One Endpoint Security Screenshots

    Screenshot of a Trend Vision One Endpoint Security overviewScreenshot of the antivirus scan options

    WatchGuard Network Security Screenshots

    Screenshot of WatchGuard Cloud Customizable DashboardScreenshot of Threat Monitoring SummaryScreenshot of Device Security SummaryScreenshot of Automated ReportingScreenshot of User Authentication SummaryScreenshot of Endpoint Protection Summary