Comparison

ESET PROTECT vs Malwarebytes

On the evidence we track, Malwarebytes leads this comparison with a composite score of 66/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

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ESET PROTECT55
Malwarebytes66
Score
Vioscale score
ESET PROTECT55 / 100medium · 65%updating
Malwarebytes66 / 100medium · 61%updating
Pricing
Free tier
ESET PROTECT
Malwarebytes
Model
ESET PROTECTquote
Malwarebytesfreemium
Price level
ESET PROTECTunknown
Malwarebyteslow
Transparent
ESET PROTECT
Malwarebytes
Integrations
Count
ESET PROTECT35
Malwarebytes
Security
Disclosure policy
ESET PROTECT
Malwarebytes
Gdpr
ESET PROTECT
Malwarebytes
Iso27001
ESET PROTECT
Malwarebytes
Pci
ESET PROTECT
Malwarebytes
Soc2
ESET PROTECT
Malwarebytes
Reliability
Status page
ESET PROTECT
Malwarebytes
Market
Availability
Malwarebytes

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for endpoint security software. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Protection
EPP / next-gen AV (prevention)
ESET PROTECT
Malwarebytes
Detection
EDR (detection & response)
ESET PROTECT
Malwarebytes-
XDR (cross-domain telemetry)
ESET PROTECT
Malwarebytes-
Managed
Managed service tier (MDR)
ESET PROTECT
Malwarebytes-
Response
Ransomware rollback / remediation
ESET PROTECT-
Malwarebytes
Threat-hunting console / query language
ESET PROTECT-
Malwarebytes-
Platform
Platform breadth
ESET PROTECTWindows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux, and servers
MalwarebytesWindows, macOS, Android, iOS
Deployment
Deployment
ESET PROTECTHybrid
MalwarebytesCloud-only console
Architecture
Single lightweight agent
ESET PROTECT-
Malwarebytes-
Integration
SIEM / SOAR / ITSM integration breadth
ESET PROTECTSIEM (Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel, Wazuh, Elastic), SOAR (Mindflow), MSP platforms
Malwarebytes-
Evidence
Independent test participation (MITRE ATT&CK)
ESET PROTECT-
Malwarebytes-

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

ESET PROTECT

A multi-layered security platform that protects endpoints, servers, and cloud workloads through integrated threat detection, response automation, and compliance management to help organizations meet security and regulatory requirements.

Independently observed

Malwarebytes

Leader

Malwarebytes provides layered defense against malware and ransomware with integrated privacy features like VPN and tracking prevention. The product is sold in device-count tiers for individuals and small to medium businesses, with 60-day money-back guarantee.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

ESET PROTECT

30-day trial
  • PROTECT EntryContact sales
  • PROTECT AdvancedContact sales
  • PROTECT CompleteContact sales
  • PROTECT EliteContact sales
  • PROTECT MDRContact sales
as of verify ↗

Malwarebytes

Leader
SubscriptionFree tier

Device-based annual subscription (3–20 devices per tier). Free tier and 60-day money-back guarantee included.

  • Sole proprietor-
    • Advanced antivirus protection
    • Ransomware and malware defense
    • Malicious website and scam blocking
    • Privacy VPN
    • Ad-blocker
    • +1 more
  • Boutique business-
    • Advanced antivirus protection
    • Ransomware and malware defense
    • Malicious website and scam blocking
    • Privacy VPN
    • Ad-blocker
    • +1 more
  • Small office-
    • Advanced antivirus protection
    • Ransomware and malware defense
    • Malicious website and scam blocking
    • Privacy VPN
    • Ad-blocker
    • +6 more
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
ESET PROTECT
Malwarebytes
iOS
ESET PROTECT
Malwarebytes
Android
ESET PROTECT
Malwarebytes
macOS
ESET PROTECT
Malwarebytes
Windows
ESET PROTECT
Malwarebytes
Linux
ESET PROTECT
Malwarebytes
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
ESET PROTECT
Malwarebytes
Hybrid
ESET PROTECT
Malwarebytes

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

ESET PROTECT

32 total
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Microsoft Active Directory
  • Microsoft Entra ID
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Microsoft Sentinel
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • Palo Alto Networks
  • Cisco XDR
  • Splunk
  • IBM QRadar
  • Wazuh
  • Elastic Security
  • Elastic SIEM
  • Arctic Wolf
  • ConnectWise Asio
  • ConnectWise Automate
  • ConnectWise Manage
  • Kaseya VSA
  • Kaseya VSA X
  • Datto RMM
  • Datto Autotask
  • N-able
  • N-central
  • NinjaOne
  • +8 more
Independently observed

Malwarebytes

Leader

Not documented yet.

Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.

ESET PROTECT vs Malwarebytes: an evidence-based comparison · Vioscale