ESET PROTECT review

ESET PROTECT is sold online in the US in three tiers. Core cost $549 per year for the default 10 devices when we checked, about $4.58 per device per month, and covers next-gen antivirus for computers, servers, mobiles and cloud VMs, firewall, web and device control, AI-powered threat analysis and protection for AI conversations and agents. A Plus package for $164 adds email, Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace protection, automated vulnerability discovery and patching, and multi-factor authentication. Premium at $1,030 per year adds 24/7 managed detection and response and a cybersecurity AI assistant, which is rare to buy online without talking to sales. Ultimate covers 99 devices with a dedicated security expert and full remediation. The online store handles up to 99 devices; larger fleets go through sales. ESET states that integrated remote access for troubleshooting is planned for Q1 2027, so it is not part of the product today.

Who it is for

Mixed fleets of Windows, Mac, mobile and server devices

Price

ESET PROTECT Core $549 per year for the default 10 devices on the US store; Premium with 24/7 MDR $1,030 per year.

ESET PROTECT Core Solid protection for businesses that want to effectively prevent cyber threats across their devices without added complexity. Explore details – + Devices $549.00
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• Next-gen antivirus for computers, servers, mobiles and cloud VMs
• Firewall, web and device control in the Core tier
• Protection for AI conversations and AI agents
• Plus package for $164 adds email, Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace protection, vulnerability patching and MFA
• ESET PROTECT Premium adds 24/7 MDR with expert-led monitoring

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Servers and mobile devices covered in the entry tier
• Strength: 24/7 MDR available online in Premium without a sales call
• Strength: Online purchase for 5 to 99 devices
• Weakness: Patching and email protection cost extra through the Plus package
• Weakness: Integrated remote access is planned for Q1 2027, not available yet
• Weakness: Higher per-device price than Bitdefender at 10 devices

Key facts

• Entry plan: ESET PROTECT Core, $549 per year for 10 devices
• MDR tier: ESET PROTECT Premium, $1,030 per year
• Online purchase: Up to 99 devices
• Plus package: $164 on Core

Where it ranks

ESET PROTECT is No. 4 in our Best Endpoint Security Software verdict.