ESET Small Business Security vs Microsoft Defender for Business
ESET Small Business Security
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| Figure | ESET Small Business Security | Microsoft Defender for Business |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $0.25/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Spec score · Antivirus software | 8.7 (#21) | 9.0 (#10) |
| Device limit | 25 | 5 |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Management | ESET HOME lets users monitor business security status, share protection with coworkers, and receive security alerts through its mobile application. | Administrators use the Microsoft Defender portal to configure the product, monitor devices and detections, view policies, and manage security recommendations. |
| Protection scope | complete security | complete security |
| Ransomware protection | Yes | Yes |
| Server coverage | Safe Server protects general and network file storage servers running Windows Server, with server coverage equal to the purchased device seats. | Server protection is available through a separate add-on, which requires at least one paid Defender for Business or Microsoft 365 Business Premium license and allows up to 60 server licenses per subscription. |
| Support | The plan includes free local support with multilingual support available. | Microsoft's Defender for Business documentation provides a guide for getting help or contacting support. |
| Supported platforms | Windows,Windows Server,macOS,Android,iOS | Windows,macOS,iOS,Android |
Plans
ESET Small Business Security
- Small OfficePrice not published
- ESET Small Business SecurityPrice not published
Microsoft Defender for Business
- Microsoft Defender for Business$3 a month
- Microsoft Entra Internet Access$5 a month
- Microsoft Entra Suite$12 a month
- Microsoft Defender for Business$3 a year
In their own words
ESET Small Business Security
ESET Small Business Security is a paid security suite for small offices covering business and personal devices. The Small Office plan is intended for non-IT specialists and supports 5–25 devices across Windows, Windows Server, macOS, Android and iOS. Its multilayered protection addresses malware including viruses, trojans, spyware and phishing, while ransomware protection can back up and recover at-risk files. The suite also protects AI chats and interactions, includes a password manager, and encrypts company and customer data, sensitive information and USB devices. Secure banking and browsing offers a secured browser mode and a Windows extension with safe search, keylogger protection and safeguards against unauthorized screen capture. The plan includes unlimited VPN traffic and router VPN for devices supporting OpenVPN or WireGuard clients. Safe Server protects Windows Server file storage, with server seats matching purchased device seats. Outlook email protection covers sent, read and received messages and includes antispam. ESET HOME supports security-status monitoring, coworker sharing and mobile-app alerts. The plan includes free local support and has a 30-day trial; its first-term price varies by device count and is selected through the store.
Microsoft Defender for Business
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