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We performed a comparison between ESET Endpoint Protection Platform and ZoneAlarm 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 ESET Endpoint Protection Platform vs. ZoneAlarm Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"ESET Endpoint Security's best feature is that it's invisible until it detects a problem.""The most valuable features for me in ESET Endpoint Security are the antivirus feature and detection.""It has been working fine. It lets you know when it finds things. We didn't have any incident where the place had to shut down or was taken over by anything. We haven't had any issues that we know of.""The ability to push policies and also to restrict an installation or to restrict any form of threat within the policy has been quite useful.""There are some great features in ESET Endpoint Antivirus when you are browsing on the internet. For example, they have a notification if within your LAN network something is suspected to be a threat. Additionally, the malware features are very good.""It is pretty easy to deploy. Its update definition file is small, so it can dispatch very quickly within the enterprise. The product itself is very lightweight, so it won't delay your endpoint. You also don't have to do any difficult configuration because it comes with a very good default setting. So, you just install it and forget it.""It's a very user-friendly product.""Technical support has been very good. They're quick to respond to any problems."

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"Personally, I find the Game Mode of the Firewall very useful.""The phone access scan stands out as the most valuable feature for me.""It is easy to use through interfaces and easy to configure each of the customizations we created based on the characteristics that we wanted.""The solution really focused on giving more security than an antivirus.""ZoneAlarm protects all computers from viruses, spyware, and hackers.""This antivirus is regularly updated, and the updates can be scheduled.""The solution maintains reasonable scalability.""It is quick and easy to configure."

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Cons
"If I were in an environment that required a large-scale deployment then I would choose another solution over ESET.""The console or GUI of ESET Endpoint Antivirus should improve. Additionally, they should provide an addon feature for HyperV and VMware.""I'm not aware of any areas that need improvement.""The solution could have a more user-friendly interface.""There are other features you can add on to help make the security stronger, however, they should offer better security even on a basic level.""When users renew licenses, they should offer a discount.""I am a MAC user and my asset cybersecurity is continuously displaying warnings that I am not using their firewall.""They could be more aggressive with malware."

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"I would like it to be integrated with the Check Point centralization solution like Infinity Portal. It would be great to be able to manage it through the same website.""ZoneAlarm should be a light application that does not take too much memory in mobile phones.""Currently, the client is only available for the Windows Operating System but it would be good if it were released for Mac OS as well.""Perhaps the primary area for potential enhancement is to make it faster, ensuring a more seamless experience while maintaining robust security features.""We'd like better performance of the network equipment. There are high-speed environments where an immediate response is required.""They should release a single update with all the necessary characteristics to avoid being in a cycle of consecutive updates.""They need to update and improve the features available for Mac.""The support is not always so effective."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "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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  • "We use the free version of the software, but it can be upgraded to the paid Extreme Security edition."
  • "This is a freeware product and I recommend using it."
  • "We have to pay a yearly licensing fee for ZoneAlarm, which is cheap."
  • "The pricing is reasonable, with a yearly renewal license costing seventy dollars."
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    Questions from the Community
    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 »
    Top Answer:ZoneAlarm protects all computers from viruses, spyware, and hackers.
    Top Answer:We have to pay a yearly licensing fee for ZoneAlarm, which is cheap.
    Top Answer:The mobile phone applications get slower because of ZoneAlarm. ZoneAlarm should be a light application that does not take too much memory in mobile phones.
    Ranking
    3rd
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    8.4
    15th
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    Also Known As
    Smart Security, ESET PROTECT Advanced, ESET LiveGuard Advanced, ESET PROTECT Platform
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    Overview

    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.

      ZoneAlarm protects you by preventing hackers from remotely accessing and controlling your device, and lets you know which apps have excessive permissions so you can decide whether they threaten your privacy.

      Sample Customers
      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
      Terma, Optix, Samsung Research Amercia, SF Police Credit Union, Independence Care System, Mattias Thomsen, Carmel Partners, Desert Research Institute, CRIF, FXCM Inc, US State Agency
      Top Industries
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      Manufacturing Company13%
      Computer Software Company9%
      Non Tech Company9%
      Financial Services Firm8%
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      Computer Software Company18%
      Comms Service Provider10%
      Educational Organization6%
      Construction Company6%
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      Security Firm43%
      Integrator14%
      Computer Software Company14%
      Cloud Provider14%
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      Comms Service Provider21%
      Security Firm16%
      Computer Software Company9%
      Financial Services Firm9%
      Company Size
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      Small Business65%
      Midsize Enterprise15%
      Large Enterprise20%
      VISITORS READING REVIEWS
      Small Business41%
      Midsize Enterprise20%
      Large Enterprise39%
      REVIEWERS
      Small Business72%
      Midsize Enterprise11%
      Large Enterprise17%
      VISITORS READING REVIEWS
      Small Business41%
      Midsize Enterprise18%
      Large Enterprise41%
      Buyer's Guide
      ESET Endpoint Protection Platform vs. ZoneAlarm
      March 2024
      Find out what your peers are saying about ESET Endpoint Protection Platform vs. ZoneAlarm and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
      765,234 professionals have used our research since 2012.

      ESET Endpoint Protection Platform is ranked 3rd in Anti-Malware Tools with 96 reviews while ZoneAlarm is ranked 15th in Anti-Malware Tools with 11 reviews. ESET Endpoint Protection Platform is rated 8.2, while ZoneAlarm is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of ESET Endpoint Protection Platform writes "Easy to set up with good security and rapidly improving capabilities". On the other hand, the top reviewer of ZoneAlarm writes "A highly stable solution that protects computers from viruses, spyware, and hackers". ESET Endpoint Protection Platform is most compared with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business, SentinelOne Singularity Complete, CrowdStrike Falcon and Fortinet FortiEDR, whereas ZoneAlarm is most compared with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Check Point Harmony Endpoint, Malwarebytes, Bitdefender GravityZone EDR and F-Secure Total. See our ESET Endpoint Protection Platform vs. ZoneAlarm report.

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