# ESET PROTECT MDR: how AI models rank it, November 2026

Gane Index, November 2026 Edition. Named in 8 judge labels across 2 categories by 7 of 14 models. Page: https://www.gane.ai/index/it/vendors/eset-protect-mdr

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Managed detection and response](https://www.gane.ai/index/it/security/managed-detection-and-response/index.md) | 0% | 13 | 0% | 7 |
| [Extended detection and response](https://www.gane.ai/index/it/security/extended-detection-and-response/index.md) | 0% | 30 | 0% | 1 |

## What the models said for it

- "Consider Cynet or ESET PROTECT MDR if a built-in or managed 24/7 SOC is a priority" (Perplexity Sonar, XDR)
- "Huntress or ESET MDR are the most frequently recommended lower-friction alternatives" (Muse Glimmer 30B, MDR)
- "*Best Value* ... Affordable service designed for businesses with 25+ seats" (GLM 4.7 FlashX, MDR)
- "*Best Lightweight, Low-Cost Option*" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, MDR)

## By model

| Model | First choice | Alternative | Mention | Warning | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Haiku 4.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| GPT-5.4 mini | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gemini 3.5 Flash | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Perplexity Sonar | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grok 4.20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mistral Small | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| DeepSeek V4 Flash | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Llama 4 Maverick | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Qwen 3.7 Flash | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kimi K2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| GLM 4.7 FlashX | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| MiniMax M2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| GPT-6 Luna | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Muse Glimmer 30B | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |

## Sources returned with these answers

The sites and pages cited by the answers that named ESET PROTECT MDR, from 19 of the 19 answers that named it (only the models that return a source list).

### Domains cited

- mdrproviders.io: 12
- verifiedmarketresearch.com: 9
- expertinsights.com: 6
- cybersecuritynews.com: 5
- eset.com: 5 (its own site)
- cyberdb.co: 4
- cynet.com: 4
- web-assets.eset.com: 4 (its own site)
- consilien.com: 3
- g2.com: 3

### Pages cited

- https://verifiedmarketresearch.com/blog/top-managed-detection-response-services: 9
- https://expertinsights.com/endpoint-security/the-top-managed-detection-and-response-mdr-solutions: 5
- https://cyberdb.co/best-mdr-providers-in-2026-top-services-ranked: 4
- https://cybersecuritynews.com/best-mdr-services: 4
- https://mdrproviders.io/providers: 4
- https://mdrproviders.io/providers/size/enterprise: 4
- https://eset.com/fileadmin/ESET/INT/Pages/KuppingerCole/ESET_Leadership_Compass_MDR.pdf: 3
- https://kuppingercole.com/research/lc80866/managed-detection-and-response-mdr: 3

## In its own words

What ESET PROTECT MDR's own pages state, read 2026-09-28. Stated by the vendor, not checked by the index.

- Positioning: ALL-IN-ONE PROTECTION WITH MDR FOR BUSINESS (https://www.eset.com/no/eset-protect-mdr)
- For: business (https://www.eset.com/no/eset-protect-mdr)
- Price stated: Price available on request (https://www.eset.com/no/eset-protect-mdr)
- Starting price: 2270 (https://www.eset.com/no/eset-protect-mdr)
- Free plan or trial: Try before you buy; Try the Full 30-Day Free Trial (https://www.eset.com/no/eset-protect-mdr)
- Certifications: SOC 2 Type II

## Record

- Method: https://www.gane.ai/index/it/methodology
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as Gane Index, November 2026 Edition, www.gane.ai/index/it.