ESET Endpoint Protection Platform vs OpenText Core Endpoint Protection comparison

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ESET and OpenText are both solutions in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category. ESET is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.4, while OpenText is ranked #32. ESET holds a 2.2% mindshare in EPP, compared to OpenText’s 1.8% mindshare. Additionally, 91% of ESET users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 89% of OpenText users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 29, 2026

ESET Endpoint Protection Platform and OpenText Core Endpoint Protection are competitors in the endpoint security category. ESET has the upper hand in terms of user satisfaction regarding cost-effectiveness and licensing flexibility, while OpenText is thought to be slightly less expensive than some competitors.

Features: ESET Endpoint Protection Platform includes network virus protection, site blocking, and a two-way firewall. Users commend its lightweight design and robust malware detection. OpenText Core Endpoint Protection offers a centralized admin console with AI-driven endpoint security, providing scalability for diverse environments and a focus on AI-enhanced security management.

Room for Improvement: ESET could benefit from better integration, improved malware detection, and advanced threat detection capabilities. Users wish for enhancements in alert systems and cloud-based hybrid deployment features. OpenText requires more advanced features like improved malware detection, enhanced reporting, and ransomware protection. Users expect OpenText to reduce false positives and bolster analytics capabilities.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: ESET provides multiple deployment options, including on-premises and hybrid solutions, and receives commendations for good customer service. OpenText is recognized for its cloud-centric deployment but has mixed reviews on customer support, with some seeking more responsive helpdesks. ESET’s versatility in deployment and traditional customer support are preferred for varied environments.

Pricing and ROI: ESET is noted for its reasonable pricing, offering high ROI due to its effective security measures, making it an attractive option for small to medium businesses. OpenText is seen as more costly compared to some rivals, yet remains affordable. Both solutions enhance ROI by bolstering security, thus lowering potential recovery expenses for compromised systems.

To learn more, read our detailed ESET Endpoint Protection Platform vs. OpenText Core Endpoint Protection Report (Updated: September 2026).

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Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is 3.8%, up from 3.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ESET Endpoint Protection Platform is 2.2%, down from 3.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenText Core Endpoint Protection is 1.8%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks	3.8%
ESET Endpoint Protection Platform	2.2%
OpenText Core Endpoint Protection	1.8%
Other	92.2%

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Featured Reviews

ABHISHEK_SINGH

Senior Process Expert at A.P. Moller - Maersk

Gained full visibility and streamlined threat detection through behavior-based insights and AI integration

Initially, we got to have a lot of false positives when we onboarded, but nowadays it's quite smooth. We have fine-tuned our security policies and allowed different levels of policies to get rid of those false positives. Currently, we are getting a fairly good amount of incidents that are not false positives or benign, but actionable items. The process is streamlined. In the initial days, the operations used to get involved in a lot of benign and other activities, but now the process is streamlined. We are leveraging the auto-detection and remediation plans. The operations teams are now more involved in other business roles as well, not just looking into the logs and fetching out what's happening there. They have fixed a lot of things. Initially, they didn't have IAC code drift detection, cloud posture management, or security posture management, but they have those now. They purchased different vendors and did a merger with that. They have now Prisma Cloud that gets integrated and now they are working with Cortex Cloud. Everything that was negative has now been addressed, and the product altogether looks to be in a very better and mature shape now. Currently, it's more or less detecting the workloads with AI-based best practices. Since most organizations are consuming AI agents and other things, we are looking forward to seeing what other feature enhancements Palo Alto can support in that.

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Marko-Stojanovic

Owner at Online IT

Cloud-based protection has simplified daily client support and keeps threats under control

The problems that we are facing with policy adoption include slow adoption, as it takes more than five minutes to adopt policy on client computers. ESET Network Attack Protection sometimes helps in reducing network-level intrusions, but sometimes it prevents local devices on the network, which are well-known and good devices, from being recognized, treating them as a threat. So it requires more administration than usual. ESET could implement a good solution for remote support in ESET Endpoint Protection Platform for improvement in the future. Since you have the cloud console, ESET could have something similar to AnyDesk or TeamViewer, but from ESET.

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vCIO At Grove Networks Inc. at a computer software company with 11-50 employees

Improving threat detection is critical for enhanced protection

We use Webroot Business Endpoint Protection as a NextGen antivirus solution for our clients. It's included in the contract we have with our clients as a cost-effective option for antivirus protection Webroot Business Endpoint Protection is cost-effective for rolling it out to all of our clients,…

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Cortex XDR alerts us on the dashboard when there's a threat, which allows us to restrict that user and helps secure our infrastructure."

"There are a lot of lead solutions in this space, however, Palo Alto is number one."

"Cortex is the best solution for avoiding security breaches, malware attacks, and other kinds of security issues."

"The solution allows control over the user and his machine through Cortex XDR security policies."

"Its interface and pricing are most valuable, and it is better than other vendors in terms of security."

"The behavior-based detection feature is valuable."

"Traps is quite a stable product. Once it was properly deployed and configured, you have nothing to be worried about."

"It can automatically correlate events and logs, which is very helpful for an IT administrator. It can correlate different kinds of malware activities over a network, agent, or host system. You do not need to do it manually. It is a good feature. It is also a user-friendly solution. We have deployed it on the cloud because our space does not provide any flexibility for on-premises deployment, but Palo Alto has added some flexibility to install it on-premises. It must be like the same Cortex XDR agent for all the VPN services, web filtering services, and everything else."

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"It's scalable."

"Technical support has been very helpful and responsive."

"If you use ESET Antivirus Security with ESET ERA Server as a middle computer in your network, you can manage all features and updates from one place."

"The technical support has been really great; all of it, including technical support, desktop management, etc., has been excellent, and we've found it very convenient and easy to use."

"We have cooperated with ESET for many years and resell their products with orange branded versions that help us to create revenue of more than €3 million yearly."

"It's a very user-friendly product."

"The solution has very useful MDM features."

"We've had a positive experience dealing with the solution and I would recommend it to other users, organizations, or companies."

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"Overall, the solution is stable."

"The initial setup is not complex at all. It's very straightforward."

"My advice about this product is that it is a very good solution and offers a stable and trusted software that runs smoothly and is easy to deploy."

"Speed"

"It is very lightweight on the workstations, not slowing them down while still doing its job very well."

"I rate the initial setup phase a ten on a scale of one to ten, where one is difficult, and ten is easy."

"Probably, compared to other antivirus programs, what we like about it is it is lightweight."

"It is excellent endpoint protection for mobiles that does everything it says it will."

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Cons

"The price could be a little lower."

"There is a severe gap in functionality between Windows, Linux, and Mac versions. For example all folder restriction settings are Windows only. Traps 5.0+ does not have SAML / LDAP integration."

"The solution should offer more dashboards and they should be better customized."

"Fine-tuning the detection policy requires experience because the policy is very complex in Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks, and we get high false positive alerts."

"The onboarding process could be better."

"There are some false positives. What our guys would have liked is that it would have been easier to manipulate as soon as they found a false positive that they knew was a false positive. How to do so was not obvious. Some people complained about it. The interface, the ESM, is not user-friendly."

"They are charging for Network Traffic Analyzer (NTA) services, so if the per GB data could be provided at a certain level free of cost or at the same cost which the customer is taking for the entire bundle, that would be better."

"It's very time-consuming to log support issues and the people that answer the tickets aren't very knowledgeable."

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"I saw a bunch of false positives which need to be fixed."

"The product should provide a one-click option to renew the licenses."

"The solution is not ideal for use in large enterprises"

"They could be more aggressive with malware."

"The solution’s console management and scalability should be improved."

"Sometimes it is not running as well. When it actually doesn't work properly, then the whole process of reinstalling it is more or less a tedious task."

"We would like to see more options in the help menu for users."

"The interface is too complicated, our clients contact us because they are not able to do some tasks such as updating."

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"There is one thing that is deplorable with the product that I would change as soon as I found a better one. However, the reports are worthless."

"An updated UI would be nice, but is not hardly used."

"The reporting is the weakest part of the Webroot console. Frequently, I export to Excel to massage something into it to pass on to others."

"We were attacked by CryptoLock. It didn't protect us in the way we needed to and an attack was able to get through their defenses."

"Webroot is very reactionary. It waits until the threat is active within memory to try and detect it. They need better pre-execution detection and prevention."

"The solution could improve by providing better ransomware protection."

"Since they're dealing with multi-core environments now, the best option would be for them to enhance the product so that the product can automatically do an assessment on the machine."

"We need to know more details about how the virus interacted with the computer."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is an expensive solution."

"I did PoCs on products called Cylance and CrowdStrike. Although, I consider these products and they were also good, when it come to cost and budgetary factors, Traps has been proven to be better than the other two products. It is quite cost-effective and delivers all the entire solution which we require."

"The price is on the higher side, but it's okay."

"Cortex XDR’s pricing is very reasonable."

"Cortex XDR's pricing is ok."

"It is "expensive" and flexible."

"The price of the solution could be reduced. I have customers that have voiced that the solution is good for the value but if I want to sell more of the solution the price reduction would help."

"Our customers have expressed that the price is high."

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"The price of ESET Endpoint Antivirus is fair compared to the performance of other solutions."

"ESET is cheap."

"It's a cost-effective product"

"This is not an expensive product."

"I'd have to look through my records, however, we paid maybe $600 to $1000 for this product."

"It is just under $20 a user per year, and there are no additional costs. I would rate it a five out of five in terms of pricing."

"The solution's license is moderately priced."

"At first, we thought it was a bit expensive, but we negotiated a better price."

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"The solution is pretty cheap, actually. At our level, which is at 2,500 endpoints, we're paying 87 cents an agent per month."

"I think the price is fairly reasonable. I was really prepared to pay more, but the price is fine."

"Webroot is less expensive than SentinelOne."

"Webroot Business Endpoint Protection is not too expensive. My licenses cost me between $300 and $400. It is really good price wise."

"Its cost is not much per month. Our price is a couple of bucks a user."

"With Webroot Business Endpoint Protection, I can select a yearly billing cycle."

"The solution doesn't cost too much. It's about 30 Euros a year for each endpoint. It's pretty affordable for us and for many other companies."

"We are on an annual subscription for the use of Webroot Business Endpoint Protection."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Comms Service Provider

13%

Outsourcing Company

12%

Construction Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Outsourcing Company

14%

Comms Service Provider

11%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Construction Company

11%

Outsourcing Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	48
Midsize Enterprise	21
Large Enterprise	56

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	69
Midsize Enterprise	18
Large Enterprise	21

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	35
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	2

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Also Known As

Cyvera, Cortex XDR, Palo Alto Networks Traps

Smart Security, ESET PROTECT Advanced, ESET LiveGuard Advanced, ESET PROTECT Platform

Webroot SecureAnywhere Business Endpoint Protection

Overview

Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks provides advanced threat detection with AI-driven endpoint protection and seamless integration, ensuring multi-layered security and automatic threat response.

Cortex XDR is designed to safeguard endpoints against malware and suspicious activities. It offers advanced threat detection and response capabilities using behavioral analysis, AI, and machine learning. It seamlessly integrates with security infrastructures, providing endpoint security, firewall integration, and enhanced visibility in both cloud-based and on-premises environments.

What are the key features of Cortex XDR?

Advanced Threat Detection: Uses AI and machine learning for proactive threat identification.
Multi-layered Security: Combines various security measures for comprehensive protection.
Endpoint Protection: Safeguards against malware and exploits.
Behavioral Analysis: Monitors suspicious activity for early detection.
Automatic Threat Response: Automates responses to neutralize threats.

What benefits should users expect?

Ease of Use: Simplifies security management with intuitive design.
Resource Efficiency: Minimizes impact on system resources.
Integration Capabilities: Works well with existing security setups.
Reduced Analyst Workload: Automates processes to decrease manual intervention.

Organizations in diverse sectors deploy Cortex XDR to protect against malware, leveraging its advanced threat detection capabilities. Its integration with existing security infrastructures appeals to those seeking comprehensive protection in both cloud and on-premises environments, providing enhanced visibility and threat intelligence.

Palo Alto Networks

ESET Endpoint Protection Platform offers comprehensive security with minimal CPU and RAM impact, effective malware protection, and seamless updates, making it ideal for organizations needing reliable digital security.

ESET Endpoint Protection Platform is highly regarded for its effective ThreatSense technology, advanced firewall, and central control capabilities. Users benefit from its lightweight design and efficient notification system, enjoying customizable management through its management console. Despite its strengths, there are opportunities to enhance malware repair, update processes, and AI integration. The platform's compatibility across operating systems and integration with systems like ESET PROTECT allows organizations to effectively secure endpoints and servers against threats like malware, viruses, and ransomware.

What are the key features of ESET Endpoint Protection Platform?

Minimal CPU and RAM Impact: Designed for efficient use of resources.
ThreatSense Technology: Provides reliable threat detection and response.
Advanced Firewall: Offers enhanced network security.
Central Control: Allows for organized management from a single point.
Cloud Integration: Seamlessly integrates with cloud services for expanded functionality.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Reliable Malware Protection: Ensures effective defense against diverse threats.
Seamless Updates: Facilitates stress-free upgrading to maintain security.
Lightweight and Efficient: Provides strong security without compromising system performance.
Customizable Management: Allows for tailored security management to suit specific needs.
Affordable Pricing: Offers value-driven pricing without compromising on protection quality.

Organizations deploy ESET Endpoint Protection Platform to safeguard laptops, desktops, and servers from cyber threats. Its use extends to antivirus protection, firewall configuration, and network monitoring. Companies often integrate it with ESET PROTECT and Apache HTTP Proxy for optimized management and updates, making it a versatile choice in industries requiring robust endpoint security.

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OpenText Core Endpoint Protection offers cloud-managed endpoint security with AI integration, providing real-time protection and lightweight performance. It ensures low system impact, seamless cloud integration, and cost-effective security solutions for various devices.

OpenText Core Endpoint Protection is a comprehensive endpoint security platform utilized by managed-service providers for antivirus and firewall functionality across servers, workstations, and mobile devices. It employs AI for robust threat detection, integrating with cloud applications for real-time updates. Multi-layered security features include malware protection, network defense, and DNS protection. Although connectivity and threat reporting need improvement, this platform extensively supports remote device management and integrates efficiently with Active Directory policies.

What are the key features of OpenText Core Endpoint Protection?

Cloud Management: Centralized admin console for easy oversight
AI Integration: Enhanced threat detection capabilities
Lightweight Performance: Minimal impact on system resources
Real-time Threat Database: Constant updates for effective protection
Web Control Interface: Monitors and controls web traffic

What benefits are associated with OpenText Core Endpoint Protection?

Ease of Setup and Maintenance: Facilitates quick deployment and upkeep
Seamless Cloud Integration: Simplifies scalability and operation
Cost-Effectiveness: Affordable pricing with comprehensive features
Mobile Security Capabilities: Supports remote device management

OpenText Core Endpoint Protection finds application in industries requiring stringent data protection and peace of mind over device security. Managed-service providers implement this for comprehensive antivirus and firewall features, safeguarding multi-device networks. It is particularly useful for DNS protection and integrating with Active Directory policies, enabling secure yet flexible operations across sectors.

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Sample Customers

CBI Health Group, University Honda, VakifBank

ERSTE Group Bank, Miller Solutions, Wesleyan University, The Hospital Center of Luxembourg, Deer Valley USD, SPAR, Industrial Federal Credit Union, Honda, City Hall of Palmela, Hays CISD, Lester B Pearson School Board

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