Choose ESET or Field Effect
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 Field Effect if
- SMBs and MSPs wanting affordable MDR with published per-user pricing
- Canadian organizations needing domestic data hosting and PIPEDA compliance
- Organizations that value MITRE-validated detection quality
- You need Identity coverage included in base pricing
What’s actually different
Buyer brief
Fit. ESET and Field Effect are both Platform vendors that bring their own security platform. ESET targets SMB, Mid-market, and Enterprise organizations, while Field Effect serves SMB and Mid-market. ESET includes 3 attack surfaces in base pricing (Endpoint, Cloud, SaaS), compared to 4 for Field Effect (Endpoint, Cloud, SaaS, Identity).
FAQ
What is the main difference between ESET and Field Effect?
ESET is a Platform vendor that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). Field Effect is a Platform vendor that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). ESET covers 3 attack surfaces in base pricing vs. 4 for Field Effect.
How do ESET and Field Effect 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. Field Effect supports 5 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, network containment, account disable, file quarantine) and approval is configurable. Incident response is included with ESET and not included with Field Effect.
How does ESET pricing compare to Field Effect?
ESET pricing: Not published, custom-quoted based on environment and device count with volume discounts (25-seat minimum). Field Effect pricing: MDR Core: $3-$20/user/month (volume discounts apply). MDR Complete: custom pricing.. 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 Field Effect: MDR Core excludes network monitoring, DNS firewall, and dark web monitoring; Exact MDR Core price depends on volume and discounting within the published range.