ESET PROTECT vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Endpoint Security pricing comparison · 2026
ESET PROTECT costs $549–$1,590/user/yr, while Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is quote-based.
ESET PROTECT
ESET PROTECT is listed at $549 for ESET PROTECT Core and $1030 for ESET PROTECT Premium as
verified 10d ago
$260
$350
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint offers two pricing tiers: Plan 1 at $3 per user/month and
verified 4mo ago
$260
$350
Recorded annual contract medians
Microsoft
median is
$90
less than
ESET
· different customer contracts; not a quote
Cheapest
$260
Spread
26%
Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
List price × seats. Click a tier below to lock it.
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no public list price found
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no public list price found
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
Every dollar amount and contract clause below traces back to a sourced fact. We don't manufacture composite scores.
Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources
2 sourced facts
Vendr median · 1 review platform
Last verified
1w ago
Confidence
Medium confidence
Sources
2 sourced facts
1 contract · Vendr median
Last verified
4mo ago
Confidence
Medium confidence
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Plans at a glance
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Tier ladder
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Contract terms
The fine print, surfaced. Green = buyer-friendly. Each clause backed by a quoted source.
ESET
Microsoft
Auto-renewal
—
—
Cancellation
—
—
Commitment
Annual subscription, minimum 5 devices
—
Price escalation
—
No published schedule but users report mid-contract cost increases
Can downgrade
—
—
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What users say
Aggregated, with sample sizes. We use whichever review platform has data.
User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
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License cost is computed from publicly listed plans (real math, list price × seats).
Median annual cost is from Vendr's deal flow when available — see source badges.
Hidden costs and contract terms each cite their own sources. We do not invent composite scores.
VS
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ESET PROTECT Core | Custom | Custom |
| ESET PROTECT Core (2 years) | Custom | — |
| ESET PROTECT Premium | Custom | — |
| ESET PROTECT Premium (2 years) | Custom | — |
Cost at Scale
Total cost of ownership — licenses, implementation, and hidden costs included.
ESET PROTECT
2 scenarios$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
3 scenarios$900/year ($3 × 25 users × 12 months)
Small Business (25 users)
$0
Microsoft 365 E5 Organization (500 users)
additional (included in the Microsoft 365 E5 subscription)
$1,800/year
Small Team (50 users) — Plan 1 (Basic)
Market Intelligence
ESET PROTECT
- Median annual cost
- $350
- Based on
- 3 deals
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Median annual cost
- $260
- Based on
- 30 deals
Contract Terms
| Term | ESET PROTECT | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-renewal | — | — |
| Cancellation | — | — |
| Minimum commitment | Annual subscription, minimum 5 devices | — |
| Price escalation | — | No published schedule but users report mid-contract cost increases |