Choose ESET or Eye Security
Choose ESET if
- SMBs with 25-500 devices that want managed detection without meeting 200+ endpoint minimums
- Organizations already running ESET endpoint protection that want to add managed services on top
- European or global organizations that need multi-language support (30+ languages) and GDPR-aligned operations
Choose Eye Security if
- European mid-market organizations (50-1000 employees) wanting MDR with optional cyber insurance in one vendor
- Companies in the Netherlands, Germany or Belgium needing GDPR compliance and EU data residency
- Organizations already invested in Microsoft Defender and Sentinel that want a managed layer on top
- You need Identity coverage included in base pricing
What’s actually different
Buyer brief
Fit. ESET is a Platform vendor that requires its own security platform. Eye Security is a Microsoft-ecosystem that works with your existing tools. ESET targets SMB, Mid-market, and Enterprise organizations; Eye Security serves SMB and Mid-market. ESET includes 3 attack surfaces in base pricing (Endpoint, Cloud, SaaS), compared to 4 for Eye Security (Endpoint, Cloud, SaaS, Identity).
FAQ
What is the main difference between ESET and Eye Security?
ESET is a Platform vendor that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). Eye Security is a Microsoft-ecosystem that is technology-agnostic (works with your existing tools). ESET covers 3 attack surfaces in base pricing vs. 4 for Eye Security.
How do ESET and Eye Security differ in response capabilities?
ESET supports 6 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, network containment, account disable, file quarantine, custom playbooks) and approval is configurable. Eye Security supports 6 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, network containment, account disable, file quarantine, custom playbooks) and approval is configurable.
How does ESET pricing compare to Eye Security?
ESET pricing: Not published, custom-quoted based on environment and device count with volume discounts (25-seat minimum). Eye Security pricing: EUR 8.99+/endpoint/month (varies by deployment size and coverage scope). Watch for with ESET: Requires ESET PROTECT Enterprise or Elite subscription as the base, which is a separate cost from MDR itself; MDR Ultimate pricing is significantly higher than standard MDR, but the exact gap is not published. Watch for with Eye Security: Europe-only coverage (Netherlands, Germany, Belgium). No North American or APAC presence.; Pricing in euros only. Three editions but per-tier pricing beyond the base rate is not published..