# ESET PROTECT vs Palo Alto Cortex XDR

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** ESET PROTECT

| Attribute | ESET PROTECT | Palo Alto Cortex XDR |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 60.9 (73% (medium)) | 51.8 (16% (low)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A unified security platform combining endpoint protection, threat detection and response, and security awareness training for organizational defense. It is indexed under Endpoint Security Software.","source":"https://www.eset.com/us/business/solutions/endpoint-protection/","question":"What is ESET PROTECT?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"ESET PROTECT does not publish its prices. Pricing is quoted on request, across 5 plans (PROTECT Entry, PROTECT Advanced, PROTECT Complete and PROTECT Elite), so the figure depends on your seat count and requirements. We record this as a pricing-transparency signal rather than guessing a number. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.eset.com/us/business/solutions/endpoint-protection/","question":"How much does ESET PROTECT cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"ESET PROTECT supports Windows, macOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.eset.com/us/business/solutions/endpoint-protection/","question":"What platforms does ESET PROTECT support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Not fully, on what we have confirmed. ESET PROTECT is offered as cloud / SaaS and hybrid, and a hybrid deployment usually means some components can run on your own infrastructure while the rest stays vendor-hosted. We have not confirmed a completely self-hosted option, so check with the vendor if that is a requirement.","source":"https://www.eset.com/us/business/solutions/endpoint-protection/","question":"Can ESET PROTECT be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 31 integrations for ESET PROTECT, including Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Sentinel, Google Cloud Platform, Palo Alto Networks and Cisco XDR, plus 23 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.eset.com/us/business/solutions/endpoint-protection/","question":"What does ESET PROTECT integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001 and GDPR for ESET PROTECT. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as ESET PROTECT not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://trust.eset.com","question":"What security certifications does ESET PROTECT have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"ESET PROTECT is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in the United States.","source":"https://www.eset.com/us/business/solutions/endpoint-protection/","question":"Where is ESET PROTECT available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"Cortex XDR is an AI-driven security solution that consolidates threat detection and response from endpoints, networks, cloud, identity, and email. It combines advanced prevention with cross-domain detection and offers optional managed threat hunting and incident response services. It is indexed under Endpoint Security Software.","source":"https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex/cortex-xdr","question":"What is Palo Alto Cortex XDR?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Palo Alto Cortex XDR supports Linux. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex/cortex-xdr","question":"What platforms does Palo Alto Cortex XDR support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Palo Alto Cortex XDR, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex/cortex-xdr","question":"Can Palo Alto Cortex XDR be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 11 integrations for Palo Alto Cortex XDR, including Cortex XSOAR, Splunk, QRadar, Rubrik, SailPoint, Cofense, Code42 and Ironscales, plus 3 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex/cortex-xdr","question":"What does Palo Alto Cortex XDR integrate with?","confidence":0.6}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"on_prem":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A comprehensive security platform combining prevention, detection, and response capabilities for endpoints across Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android devices, with ransomware rollback and 24/7 managed security services. | An endpoint security platform that uses prevention modules to stop attacks at the source, then employs AI-driven agents and automated response to contain threats within minutes. Integrates with broader Palo Alto security products including SIEM, email security, cloud security, and data loss prevention capabilities. |
| features.capabilities | `{"edr":true,"epp":true,"mdr":true,"xdr":true,"deployment":"hybrid","threat_hunting":true,"platform_breadth":"Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux, and servers","integration_breadth":"SIEM (Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel, Wazuh, Elastic), SOAR (Mindflow), MSP platforms ","ransomware_rollback":true}` | `{"edr":true,"epp":true,"mdr":true,"xdr":true,"deployment":"cloud","mitre_eval":true,"single_agent":true,"threat_hunting":true,"platform_breadth":"NG-SIEM, Endpoint Data Loss Prevention, Exposure Management, Email Security, Clo","integration_breadth":"Integrates with 850+ products through Cortex XSOAR ecosystem"}` |
| integrations.count | 35 | 11 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Amazon Web Services"},{"name":"Microsoft Active Directory"},{"name":"Microsoft Entra ID"},{"name":"Microsoft Azure"},{"name":"Microsoft Sentinel"},{"name":"Google Cloud Platform"},{"name":"Palo Alto Networks"},{"name":"Cisco XDR"},{"name":"Splunk"},{"name":"IBM QRadar"},{"name":"Wazuh"},{"name":"Elastic Security"},{"name":"Elastic SIEM"},{"name":"Arctic Wolf"},{"name":"ConnectWise Asio"},{"name":"ConnectWise Automate"},{"name":"ConnectWise Manage"},{"name":"Kaseya VSA"},{"name":"Kaseya VSA X"},{"name":"Datto RMM"},{"name":"Datto Autotask"},{"name":"N-able"},{"name":"N-central"},{"name":"NinjaOne"},{"name":"ATERA"},{"name":"SuperOps"},{"name":"Sekoia"},{"name":"Lumu"},{"name":"Tidal Cyber"},{"name":"Mindflow"},{"name":"OpenCTI"},{"name":"Stellar Cyber"}]` | `[{"name":"Cortex XSOAR"},{"name":"Splunk"},{"name":"QRadar"},{"name":"Rubrik"},{"name":"SailPoint"},{"name":"Cofense"},{"name":"Code42"},{"name":"Ironscales"},{"name":"SafeBreach"},{"name":"Zimperium"},{"name":"SlashNext"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | - |
| platform.support | `{"mac":true,"linux":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` | `{"linux":true}` |
| pricing | `{"plans":[{"free":false,"name":"PROTECT Entry","contactSales":true},{"free":false,"name":"PROTECT Advanced","contactSales":true},{"free":false,"name":"PROTECT Complete","contactSales":true},{"free":false,"name":"PROTECT Elite","contactSales":true},{"free":false,"name":"PROTECT MDR","contactSales":true}],"freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.eset.com/us/business/solutions/endpoint-protection/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-12T13:00:45.181Z","freeTrialDays":30}` | - |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | - |
| pricing.model | freemium | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | low | - |
| pricing.transparent | no | - |
| reliability.status_page | yes | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.iso27001 | yes | - |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |
| security.trust_center | https://www.eset.com/us/business/solutions/security-management/ | https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/network-security/security-subscriptions |

## Capabilities (Endpoint Security Software)

| Capability | ESET PROTECT | Palo Alto Cortex XDR |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Protection** |  |  |
| EPP / next-gen AV (prevention) | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Detection** |  |  |
| EDR (detection & response) | ✓ | ✓ |
| XDR (cross-domain telemetry) | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Managed** |  |  |
| Managed service tier (MDR) | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Response** |  |  |
| Ransomware rollback / remediation | ✓ | - |
| Threat-hunting console / query language | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Platform** |  |  |
| Platform breadth | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux, and servers | NG-SIEM, Endpoint Data Loss Prevention, Exposure Management, Email Security, Clo |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Deployment | Hybrid | Cloud-only console |
| **Architecture** |  |  |
| Single lightweight agent | - | ✓ |
| **Integration** |  |  |
| SIEM / SOAR / ITSM integration breadth | SIEM (Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel, Wazuh, Elastic), SOAR (Mindflow), MSP platforms | Integrates with 850+ products through Cortex XSOAR ecosystem |
| **Evidence** |  |  |
| Independent test participation (MITRE ATT&CK) | - | ✓ |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:15:29.168Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*