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

Gane Index, November 2026 Edition. Named in 44 judge labels across 5 categories by 13 of 14 models. Page: https://www.gane.ai/index/it/vendors/eset-protect

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Extended detection and response](https://www.gane.ai/index/it/security/extended-detection-and-response/index.md) | 5% | 5 | 0% | 11 |
| [Endpoint protection](https://www.gane.ai/index/it/operations/endpoint-protection/index.md) | 2% | 7 | 9% | 23 |
| [Endpoint detection and response](https://www.gane.ai/index/it/security/endpoint-detection-and-response/index.md) | 0% | 17 | 0% | 6 |
| [Managed detection and response](https://www.gane.ai/index/it/security/managed-detection-and-response/index.md) | 0% | 26 | 0% | 2 |
| [Patch management](https://www.gane.ai/index/it/operations/patch-management/index.md) | 0% | 21 | 0% | 2 |

## What the models said for it

- "The best XDR platform for a company with a limited budget is ESET, as it is considered the best low-cost XDR solution." (Llama 4 Maverick, XDR)
- "Highlighted as the best low-cost XDR solution, making it a strong choice for budget-conscious organizations." (Mistral Small, XDR)
- "Sophos Intercept X and ESET PROTECT are the best value options" (Mistral Small, Endpoint protection)
- "1. ESET PROTECT Premium Plus ⭐ Best Overall Budget Choice" (GLM 4.7 FlashX, XDR)

## And against it

- "Reviewers report agents losing connection with the management console, requiring reinstallation on affected machines." (Claude Haiku 4.5, Endpoint protection)
- "MITRE ATT&CK 2024: ~56% detection — surprisingly low for a historically solid vendor" (Kimi K2, Endpoint protection)

## By model

| Model | First choice | Alternative | Mention | Warning | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Haiku 4.5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| GPT-5.4 mini | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Gemini 3.5 Flash | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Perplexity Sonar | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grok 4.20 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| Mistral Small | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| DeepSeek V4 Flash | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Llama 4 Maverick | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Qwen 3.7 Flash | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kimi K2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| GLM 4.7 FlashX | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| MiniMax M2.5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| GPT-6 Luna | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Muse Glimmer 30B | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 9 |

## Sources returned with these answers

The sites and pages cited by the answers that named ESET PROTECT, from 111 of the 112 answers that named it (only the models that return a source list).

### Domains cited

- g2.com: 64
- huntress.com: 44
- microsoft.com: 37
- softwareadvice.com: 37
- techrepublic.com: 26
- cyberpress.org: 24
- expertinsights.com: 24
- av-comparatives.org: 23
- reddit.com: 23
- capterra.com: 18

### Pages cited

- https://huntress.com/internal-it-cybersecurity-guide/best-endpoint-protection-for-small-businesses: 34
- https://g2.com/categories/endpoint-protection-platforms/small-business: 33
- https://softwareadvice.com/category/4777-endpoint-protection/small-business: 23
- https://microsoft.com/en-us/security/business/endpoint-security/microsoft-defender-business: 22
- https://microsoft.com/en-us/security/business/endpoint-security/microsoft-defender-endpoint: 17
- https://nexcess.com/blog/best-endpoint-security-solutions: 17
- https://deel.com/blog/best-endpoint-protection-for-business: 14
- https://expertinsights.com/endpoint-security/the-top-xdr-solutions: 13

## In its own words

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

- Positioning: Superior protection with continuous threat hunting and monitoring via 24/7 managed detection & response service. (https://www.eset.com/no/eset-protect-mdr)
- For: business (https://www.eset.com/no/eset-protect-mdr)
- Price stated: 2 270,00kr excl. VAT; 2 950,00kr excl. VAT; 3 630,00kr excl. VAT; Price available on request (https://www.eset.com/no/eset-protect-mdr)
- Starting price: 2 270,00kr excl. VAT (https://www.eset.com/no/eset-protect-mdr)
- Free plan or trial: Try before you buy (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.