Choose ESET or SentinelOne
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 SentinelOne if
- Organizations already running SentinelOne Singularity wanting platform-native MDR without adding another vendor
- Government and regulated industries needing FedRAMP Moderate and High certified MDR with $1M breach warranty
- Teams prioritizing AI-first detection with Purple AI Athena and unique Windows Rollback ransomware recovery
- Breach warranty matters to you (SentinelOne offers one, ESET does not)
What’s actually different
Buyer brief
Fit. ESET and SentinelOne are both Platform vendors that bring their own security platform. ESET targets SMB, Mid-market, and Enterprise organizations, while SentinelOne serves Mid-market and Enterprise.
FAQ
What is the main difference between ESET and SentinelOne?
ESET is a Platform vendor that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). SentinelOne is a Platform vendor that is platform-native (requires their own security stack).
How do ESET and SentinelOne 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. SentinelOne supports 5 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, network containment, file quarantine, custom playbooks) and approval is configurable. Incident response is included with ESET and not included with SentinelOne.
How does ESET pricing compare to SentinelOne?
ESET pricing: Not published, custom-quoted based on environment and device count with volume discounts (25-seat minimum). SentinelOne pricing: SentinelOne platform pricing is separate from the MDR add-on. Third-party comparison data reports Vigilance MDR around $15-30+/endpoint/year, while SentinelOne public platform tiers and enterprise bundles remain separate or custom. 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 SentinelOne: Platform license ($179.99-$229.99/endpoint/year) is required before MDR, significant prerequisite cost; MDR pricing is a bolt-on fee not shown on the public pricing page.