ESET PROTECT Entry vs PC Matic

ESET PROTECT Entry is a paid business endpoint protection tier that combines Modern Endpoint Protection and Server Security. Its listed controls include next-generation antivirus, firewall, web control and device control, alongside ransomware protection. Supported systems include Windows, macOS and Linux computers, Android and iOS/iPadOS mobile devices, and Windows and Linux file servers; functionality varies by operating system and version. Remote management can be deployed through a cloud-based or on-premises setup. ESET lists integrations such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Azure, Palo Alto Networks Firewall and Google Cloud Platform. The company says endpoint monitoring and automated evidence collection can support requirements including NIS2, DORA, GDPR and ISO 27001, and that all products include technical support in the customer’s language. There is no free plan. A 30-day business trial is listed, but the instant online trial is for ESET PROTECT Core, for up to 25 seats; an assisted trial can cover any subscription plan. Entry pricing depends on device count and is not displayed, and online buyers select a device quantity. The product page points visitors to a new ESET PROTECT plan.

PC Matic provides antivirus and endpoint security for home and business users on Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS. Its SuperShield protection uses real-time application allowlisting and a default-deny approach that blocks unknown applications. PC Matic says this can stop ransomware before execution; it also describes using heuristics to block malicious scripts that call tools such as PowerShell. On Windows PCs, scans can run maintenance including software and driver updates, junk-file removal, and fixes for software vulnerabilities. Consumer plans list malicious ad and scam blocking and dark web monitoring; the family identity plan adds identity theft insurance and stolen funds reimbursement, each up to $1M. PC Matic Pro applies default-deny allowlisting to applications, scripts, and processes, and can sit alongside other endpoint security solutions. The consumer page lists a free plan and free trial. Paid annual options include Antivirus at $60 a year, Antivirus + VPN at $110 a year, and Antivirus + VPN + Family Identity Protection at $210 a year.