ESET PROTECT vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Pricing (2026)
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ESET PROTECT vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Endpoint Security pricing comparison · 2026

ESET PROTECT pricing ranges from $42.2–$67.5/per device/year, while Microsoft Defender for Endpoint ranges from $3–$5.2/per user/month. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is typically 93% more affordable, though your actual cost depends on tier and team size.

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ESET PROTECT
ESET PROTECT pricing starts at $42.
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$260 $350
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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint offers two pricing tiers: Plan 1 at $3 per user/month and
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$260 $350
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Verdict · Vendr median · year 1
Microsoft saves $90 vs ESET · 25 seats
Cheapest $260
Spread 26%
Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
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Pricing model unknown
Pricing model unknown
no public list price found
Plan 2 (Advanced)
$1.6K/yr
year 1 license · $5/seat
What buyers actually pay
median, annual
Vendr deal-flow data. The real benchmark, not list price.
Median annual
$350/yr
Vendr · n=3 · limited data
↓ Lowest median
Median annual
$260/yr
Vendr · n=30
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Sources & confidence

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Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources 2 sourced facts
Vendr median · 1 review platform
Last verified 3w ago
Confidence Medium confidence
Sources 1 sourced fact
Vendr median
Last verified 3w ago
Confidence Medium confidence
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Hidden costs

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Beyond the sticker
Severity-ranked, sourced
No hidden costs documented
No hidden costs documented
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What users say

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User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
Trustpilot
4.3/5 (13,469)
G2
4.6/5
Best for
Small businesses needing essential endpoint protection
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Pricing increases significantly year over year
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Endpoint Security

ESET PROTECT

$42.2–$67.5
/per device/year
4 plans
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VS
Endpoint Security

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

$3–$5.2
/per user/month
2 plans
Full pricing breakdown →

ESET PROTECT and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint both operate in the endpoint security category. This page compares their list pricing.

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan ESET PROTECT Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
PROTECT Entry Custom $3 /per user/month
PROTECT Advanced Custom $5.20 /per user/month
PROTECT Complete Custom —
PROTECT Elite Custom —

Cost at Scale

Total cost of ownership — licenses, implementation, and hidden costs included.

ESET PROTECT

3 scenarios
$1,170.00/year ($46.80 x 25 devices)
Small Business (25 devices)
$4,680.00/year (approximately $46.80 x 100 devices with volume pricing)
Mid-Market Company (100 devices)
Custom pricing — contact ESET sales for enterprise quotes
Enterprise Deployment (500 devices)

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

4 scenarios
$900/year ($3 × 25 users × 12 months)
Small Business (25 users)
$12,480/year ($5.20 × 200 users × 12 months)
Mid-Sized Company (200 users)
$49,920/year ($5.20 × 1,000 × 12 months × 0.80 discount factor)
Enterprise with Volume Discount (1,000 users)
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Market Intelligence

ESET PROTECT

Median annual cost
$350
Based on
3 deals

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Median annual cost
$260
Based on
30 deals

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