Choose ESET or Rapid7
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 Rapid7 if
- Mid-market to enterprise organizations (500+ assets) wanting full SIEM data transparency alongside MDR
- Security teams wanting active remediation via Velociraptor without a fully outsourced model
- Organizations that value analyst pod continuity and environment familiarity over time
- You need Identity and Network coverage included in base pricing
- Breach warranty matters to you (Rapid7 offers one, ESET does not)
What’s actually different
Buyer brief
Fit. ESET and Rapid7 are both Platform vendors that bring their own security platform. ESET targets SMB, Mid-market, and Enterprise organizations, while Rapid7 serves Mid-market and Enterprise. ESET includes 3 attack surfaces in base pricing (Endpoint, Cloud, SaaS), compared to 5 for Rapid7 (Endpoint, Cloud, SaaS, Identity, Network).
FAQ
What is the main difference between ESET and Rapid7?
ESET is a Platform vendor that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). Rapid7 is a Platform vendor that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). ESET covers 3 attack surfaces in base pricing vs. 5 for Rapid7.
How do ESET and Rapid7 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. Rapid7 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 Rapid7?
ESET pricing: Not published, custom-quoted based on environment and device count with volume discounts (25-seat minimum). Rapid7 pricing: Third-party estimate: starting ~$17/asset/month. Mid-market deployments typically $60K-$80K/year. Enterprise $150K+/year. (500-seat minimum). 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 Rapid7: Requires Rapid7 Insight Agent on 80%+ of supported assets, minimum 500 assets; Breach warranty and unlimited DFIR only available on Ultimate tier.