ESET PROTECT with ESET Server Security review

ESET Server Security is built for the servers most offices actually run: general file servers, network file storage and multi-purpose boxes. On Windows it adds a server host firewall, Ransomware Shield, Network Attack Protection, Botnet Protection, HIPS, Exploit Blocker, an Advanced Memory Scanner for fileless malware and AMSI support. ESET can also scan OneDrive storage after registering on one server. For Linux, it ships installers for the popular distributions, including Red Hat and SUSE, with LIBC as the only external dependency, which keeps the footprint small. Vulnerability and patch management extends to servers, and ESET LiveGuard Advanced adds cloud sandboxing for an extra fee. The product is bought inside the ESET PROTECT plans. On the US store, ESET PROTECT Core is $549.00 per year for the default 10 devices, about $4.58 per device per month. Some features, such as the host firewall, need the higher Entry tier.

Who it is for

Admins who want a light, signature and behavior based scanner for Windows file servers and Linux hosts, with published bundle prices.

Price

ESET PROTECT Core $549.00 per year for the default 10 devices on the US store; covers computers, servers, mobiles and cloud VMs.

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 11, 2026.

Key features

• Protection for general servers, network file storage and OneDrive
• Ransomware Shield, Botnet Protection and Network Attack Protection
• Advanced Memory Scanner and HIPS for fileless and behavior-based threats
• Installers for popular Linux distributions that need no external libraries except LIBC
• Optional LiveGuard Advanced cloud sandboxing and server vulnerability and patch management

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Clear US store prices for business bundles
• Strength: Covers both Windows and Linux servers
• Strength: Long list of documented protection layers, including AMSI support on Windows
• Weakness: Server host firewall needs ESET PROTECT Entry or higher
• Weakness: Cloud sandboxing is an extra
• Weakness: Online purchases have a 5-device minimum

Key facts

• US store price: $549.00 per year for 10 devices (ESET PROTECT Core)
• Server OS: Windows, Linux
• Linux dependency: LIBC only
• Sandboxing: Optional ESET LiveGuard Advanced

Where it ranks

ESET PROTECT with ESET Server Security is No. 4 in our Best Antivirus for Servers verdict.