ESET review
Highly effective security with a famously lightweight agent, ideal for older hardware.
Top 11 rank
#6 of 11
Score
8.4/9.4
Pricing
$$ ($30 to $60/endpoint/year)
HQ
Bratislava, Slovakia
Verdict
ESET PROTECT provides highly effective and reliable security with one of the lightest endpoint agents in the industry, making it an excellent choice for businesses with older hardware or performance-sensitive applications.
What customers praise
Its UEFI scanner is a key differentiator, capable of detecting threats that hide in a system's firmware before the main operating system even loads.
What customers criticise
The management console is powerful but can feel overly granular and complex for simple tasks, requiring more clicks than some competitors.
Best for
Organizations that prioritize a very low system performance impact without compromising on solid, multi-layered threat detection.
At a glance
- Integrations: ConnectWise, Kaseya VSA, Splunk
- Compliance: HIPAA, GDPR
- Regions served: Global
- Typical onboarding: 1 day
Red flags
Public risk signals as of June 2026: none. No material public risk signals as of 2026-06-04. See the full red-flag report.
Alternatives
See alternatives to ESET, or compare against the next-ranked entry: ESET vs Malwarebytes.
Source: Top 11 The 11 Best Cybersecurity Software for Small Business, verified June 4, 2026 — no paid placement.