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ESET Inspect

Lightweight multi-layer protection with optional on-premises management

Overview

ESET cites more than 30 years of security work, 11 research and development centres and more than 850 researchers and technology experts; its North American business is in San Diego[6]. The ESET PROTECT platform is sold in tiers. Core, the base plan, includes next-generation antivirus, firewall, web and device control and ESET LiveGuard cloud analysis of suspicious files, plus what ESET calls quantum-ready encryption; a Plus add-on adds email and Microsoft 365/Google Workspace protection, automated vulnerability and patch management and multi-factor authentication; Premium adds 24/7 expert oversight[5]. Higher tiers include ESET Inspect for detection and response. In AV-Comparatives’ 2025 Business Security Test, ESET blocked 100% of real-world test cases with six false alarms and 100% of malware samples, with a low false-positive rate on non-business files[2]. ESET offers ready-made plans with a free trial that needs no credit card. Prices are priced per device per year but are loaded dynamically and could not be verified for this review[5].

ESET Inspect features

  • Next-generation antivirus and firewall
  • Web and device control
  • ESET LiveGuard cloud sandbox
  • Vulnerability and patch management (Plus add-on)
  • Multi-factor authentication (Plus add-on)
  • 24/7 expert oversight (Premium)
  • On-premises or cloud deployment
  • MITRE ATT&CK-mapped detections

ESET Inspect pricing

Core plan priced per device per year; Plus add-on; Premium tier. Amounts not verified. Free trial, no credit card required.

ESET Inspect strengths and limitations

Strengths

  • Top protection scores in independent testing
  • Patch management and MFA available in one platform
  • No-card trial
  • Large research organisation
  • On-premises deployment option
  • Open REST API

Limitations

  • Prices not verified from a public page
  • Useful features sit in the Plus add-on
  • Tier naming has changed over time
  • Managed service only in Premium
  • EDR only in higher PROTECT tiers
  • Smaller managed-service footprint than US rivals

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