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 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)
Market Intelligence
ESET PROTECT
- Median annual cost
- $350
- Based on
- 3 deals
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Median annual cost
- $260
- Based on
- 30 deals