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90% willing to recommend
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We performed a comparison between Check Point Antivirus and ESET Endpoint Protection Platform based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Anti-Malware Tools solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Check Point Antivirus vs. ESET Endpoint Protection Platform Report (Updated: May 2024).
772,679 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"Check Point Antivirus automatically fixes pop-up ads and can effortlessly detect all kinds of threats while working in the background.""Check Point Antivirus is capable of scanning files uploaded from the internet or running through the network via Check Point gateways/clusters.""It is one of the best security solutions in the market today.""It has blocked many malware attacks aiming to corrupt and damage company data.""It can scan the files that our users have downloaded to check if they have a virus.""Regular email alerts are beneficial.""There is almost no impact on the security Gateway/Cluster performance after the activation of the blade, especially if you don't scan nested archives.""The solution does a pretty good job and is easy to use. I am the person maintaining the tool and only one person is required to maintain it. Their configuration portal is user-friendly and anyone can crack it with a little bit of knowledge."

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"The overall security capability of the product is pretty reliable.""This solution blocks the brand new malware threats.""The most valuable feature of this solution is the management.""It hasn't crashed a single time, so it is stable in that sense.""It can block certain web pages that may contain viruses or pose a threat to the computer.""It's light. I almost don't know that I am using it.""The product is quite affordable.""We do not have a domain structure yet but we can manage our client stations via this solution's managing interface. This means that we don't need to have any extra management platforms."

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Cons
"The biggest thing would be the ability to update the SMO's and gateways through Gaia instead of always completing it through the command line.""An area for improvement in Check Point Antivirus is its price because it's expensive. It would depend on the clients, but sometimes, you'll have clients who don't have many endpoints, so in that case, clients would find the price for Check Point Antivirus to be higher.""Check Point should always focus on emerging business requirements and should always be working proactively in meeting the requirements of clientele and users in a timely manner.""It is very difficult to get ahead of what's coming in terms of new threats, however, I think that Check Point Antivirus must improve against zero-day attacks.""The SLA is slow.""The pricing is really extremely high in comparison to the rest of the market.""Check Point Antivirus' performance could be faster. It needs to include app-based support to upload screenshots of issues. It needs to add timely and regular updates. The dashboards and reporting features need to offer more efficiency.""The antivirus could be improved in terms of the resources it consumes, particularly regarding CPU and memory usage. We've encountered issues with some of our firewalls, leading us to turn off the antivirus feature due to its heavy resource consumption."

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"ESET's updates are mostly manual. That's my biggest concern. I'd like it to be more automatic. I've had to download the new version and run it manually to install it. I've got several workstations like that right now.""The initial setup of ESET Endpoint Security was not complex because we have five years of experience. However, it is not as easy if we did not have the experience.""It would be useful if they could automate the deployment more.""The user interface of ESET Endpoint Security could be more user-friendly and more features could be added.""We have experienced some problems with the actualization of some endpoints. We then have to manually reinstall the version on these endpoints.""The solution should offer more security surrounding blacklisted websites.""There are some new antivirus technologies that rely on AI, artificial intelligence. ESET does not have this technology right now.""The proactive feature is excellent, but I do not believe ESET will make any changes to this feature in the future."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The pricing is very expensive. You need to buy the appliance and subscription as well."
  • "Choosing the correct set of licenses is essential because, without the additional software blade licenses, the Check Point gateways are just a stateful firewall."
  • "Check Point Antivirus is an expensive solution, especially for clients that don't have as many endpoints. Check Point Antivirus has a free trial for one month, and within the trial period, there's no limit to the number of endpoints it can support, but when the trial expires, you'll have to buy the license, which covers one year. You can't buy a license for the solution without being a Check Point partner first."
  • "Check Point Antivirus is a good solution, but it's a little costly."
  • "We are paying 2,50,000 Sri Lankan Rupees annually which is the fixed charge."
  • "Check Point Antivirus is the most economical solution."
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  • "Pricing per month, for security services as apps in CEE pricing: up to €2 monthly is OK."
  • "ESET is perfect, if you can afford it."
  • "The cost is a very reasonable. When compared with other products, the price is low (though not very low)."
  • "At first, we thought it was a bit expensive, but we negotiated a better price."
  • "This solution is a good value for the money."
  • "Currently, we are running on a three-year license. The pricing might be around $20,000. There aren't any costs above the standard licensing fee."
  • "This is not an expensive product."
  • "It is subjective. I don't think it is expensive. If you can have 10 user licenses for less than $100, I don't think it is expensive."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Check Point Antivirus ensures our organization's security posture by ensuring that everyone accessing the internet does so securely. It performs packet inspection, enabling all security blades to… more »
    Top Answer:ESET Endpoint Security’s most valuable feature is the management console.
    Top Answer:I rate the product’s pricing a three out of ten. It is neither cheap nor expensive for our clients. We use the free version, and there are no additional costs involved.
    Top Answer:The product’s AI implementation feature could be better for learning user behavior. There could be a feature to detect unsecured devices in the network similar to its older version. We need additional… more »
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    6th
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    Average Words per Review
    547
    Rating
    8.6
    3rd
    out of 110 in Anti-Malware Tools
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    Average Words per Review
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    Rating
    8.4
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    Also Known As
    Check Point Antivirus Software Blade
    Smart Security, ESET PROTECT Advanced, ESET LiveGuard Advanced, ESET PROTECT Platform
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    Overview

    Check Point Antivirus is a robust software solution providing a dynamic next-generation group of applications that protect computers and devices by removing malicious software or code specifically created to corrupt computers or data.

    In today’s busy marketplace, malware is advancing so expeditiously that it is estimated a new malware instance is generated almost every second. It is widely understood that traditional antivirus solutions on their own are no longer sufficient as they once were to defend today’s organizations against risk and malicious threats. Therefore, to be competitive and value-added, most of today’s antivirus solution providers are developing new methodologies that integrate processes such as global scanning, alerting services, leading industry collaborations, human expert threat analysis, and secure cloud integrations.

    Check Point Antivirus Benefits

    Check Point Antivirus has many valuable benefits. Some of its most useful benefits include:

    • Prevention: Check Point Antivirus is able to protect an organization's gateway by prohibiting malicious attacks and thereby preventing any potential damage.
    • Real-time detection: The solution immediately scans and monitors files as they are accessed by your organization’s network.
    • Rootkit detection: Antivirus thoroughly scans and blocks all malicious code designed to gain administrative access to a machine or network.
    • Heuristic detection: This dynamic new protocol was intuitively designed to comprehensively scan for any suspicious anomalies that can be found in unknown, new viruses and modified versions of known viruses.
    • Signature-based detection: Although considered basic by many in today's endpoint security culture, signature-based detection is still a foundational part of antivirus protection. This necessary process recognizes malware by comparing code in a program to the code of known virus types that have already been encountered, analyzed, and recorded in your organization’s database.
    • Dynamic bot and malware protection: The solution has the ability to provide organizations with aggressive, robust protection. Check Point Antivirus uses both a pre- and post-infection protocol to ensure comprehensive multi-tiered risk prevention. All of this is easily managed in an extremely user-friendly interface.

    Reviews from Real Users

    “Check Point Antivirus is the best antivirus tool in the market currently. The malware and ransomware catchment rate of the software is just exceptional and worth recognizing and recommending to peers. We have been using the tool for quite some time now and must say that it's quite reliable and highly dependable. It ensures no malware or virus should make any kind of entry into the system and enables a virus-proof environment all over.” - Shyam N., Senior Consultant at EY India

    “Its most valuable feature is the integration of analytics with the cloud. We like that we can detect zero-day incidents, problems, or virus attacks inside or outside the organization. It's one of the most complex and integrated antivirus solutions. The value of analysis in real-time every time we are having an attack, vulnerability, or security breach is very helpful. Today, we want to have integrated solutions and quick solutions that will protect us mainly with new attacks and solutions that protect us from the hijacking of our data (ransomware).” - Hazel R., Administrative Assistant at Tecapro

    ESET Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) is a cybersecurity solution designed to protect businesses of all sizes against a wide array of cyber threats. Its advanced technologies and user-friendly interface provide robust security for endpoint devices, such as desktops, laptops, and mobile devices, without compromising performance. ESET's approach combines multiple layers of protection, including traditional signature-based detection with advanced heuristic analysis, behavioral monitoring, and machine learning, to effectively counter both known and emerging threats.

    ESET's Endpoint Protection Platform is based on a multi-layered defense strategy, which utilizes various technologies like cloud-based scanning, network attack protection, and exploit blockers. This strategy ensures solid protection against malware, ransomware, phishing attacks, and advanced persistent threats (APTs), offering businesses peace of mind regarding their digital security. ESET's platform protects computers, mobile devices, file servers and virtual environments. It’s available as a standalone product and as a part of a wider enterprise cybersecurity bundle, ESET PROTECT Enterprise, which also includes file server security, disk encryption, a cloud sandbox and EDR.

      ESET PROTECT Advanced

      The ESET PROTECT Advanced provides best-in-class endpoint protection against ransomware & zero-day threats, backed by powerful data security.

      • Leverages a multilayered approach that utilizes multiple technologies working together to balance performance, detection and false positives, and with automated malware removal and mediation.
      • Provides advanced protection for your company’s data passing through all general servers, network file storage including OneDrive, and multi-purpose servers to ensure business continuity.
      • A powerful encryption managed natively by ESET remote management console. It increases your organization's data security that meets compliance regulations.
      • Provides proactive cloud-based threat defense against targeted attacks and new, never-before-seen threat types, especially ransomware.

      Performance and Compatibility

      ESET is widely acclaimed for its light system footprint, ensuring that endpoint protection does not come at the expense of performance. This efficiency is crucial for maintaining operational productivity without sacrificing security. Moreover, ESET's solutions are compatible with a wide range of operating systems, including Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android.

      Centralized Management

      ESET Endpoint Protection Platform is managed via ESET Security Management Center, a centralized management console that provides real-time visibility into on-premise and off-premise endpoints. This simplifies the administration of security policies, streamlines the detection and response processes, and provides detailed reporting capabilities, making it easier for IT professionals to maintain a secure and compliant IT environment.

      Sample Customers
      Morton Salt, Medical Advocacy and Outreach, BH Telecom, Lightbeam Health Solutions, X by Orange, Cadence, Nihondentsu, Datastream Connexion, Good Sam, Omnyway, FIASA, Pacific Life, Banco del Pacifico, Control Southern, Xero, Centrify
      ERSTE Group Bank, Miller Solutions, Wesleyan University, The Hospital Center of Luxembourg, Deer Valley USD, SPAR, Industrial Federal Credit Union, Honda, City Hall of Palmela, Hays CISD, Lester B Pearson School Board
      Top Industries
      REVIEWERS
      Security Firm16%
      Financial Services Firm13%
      Computer Software Company9%
      Government9%
      VISITORS READING REVIEWS
      Computer Software Company14%
      Security Firm11%
      Comms Service Provider10%
      Government7%
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      Manufacturing Company15%
      Non Tech Company11%
      Computer Software Company9%
      Financial Services Firm7%
      VISITORS READING REVIEWS
      Computer Software Company18%
      Comms Service Provider9%
      Government6%
      Educational Organization6%
      Company Size
      REVIEWERS
      Small Business40%
      Midsize Enterprise33%
      Large Enterprise27%
      VISITORS READING REVIEWS
      Small Business37%
      Midsize Enterprise16%
      Large Enterprise48%
      REVIEWERS
      Small Business64%
      Midsize Enterprise16%
      Large Enterprise21%
      VISITORS READING REVIEWS
      Small Business42%
      Midsize Enterprise21%
      Large Enterprise37%
      Buyer's Guide
      Check Point Antivirus vs. ESET Endpoint Protection Platform
      May 2024
      Find out what your peers are saying about Check Point Antivirus vs. ESET Endpoint Protection Platform and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
      772,679 professionals have used our research since 2012.

      Check Point Antivirus is ranked 6th in Anti-Malware Tools with 50 reviews while ESET Endpoint Protection Platform is ranked 3rd in Anti-Malware Tools with 99 reviews. Check Point Antivirus is rated 8.6, while ESET Endpoint Protection Platform is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Check Point Antivirus writes "Compatible, cost-effective, and highly customizable". On the other hand, the top reviewer of ESET Endpoint Protection Platform writes "Easy to set up with good security and rapidly improving capabilities". Check Point Antivirus is most compared with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, CrowdStrike Falcon, VirusTotal and Microsoft Exchange Online Protection (EOP), whereas ESET Endpoint Protection Platform is most compared with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business, CrowdStrike Falcon, Fortinet FortiEDR and SentinelOne Singularity Complete. See our Check Point Antivirus vs. ESET Endpoint Protection Platform report.

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