Choose ESET or ThreatDown
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
- You need Cloud and SaaS coverage included in base pricing
Choose ThreatDown if
- SMBs and IT-constrained organizations wanting affordable MDR with published pricing
- MSPs wanting channel-first MDR with OneView multi-tenant console and RMM integrations
- Environments prioritizing ransomware protection with 7-day rollback capability
- You want direct Slack integration with your SOC
What’s actually different
Buyer brief
Fit. ESET and ThreatDown are both Platform vendors that bring their own security platform. ESET targets SMB, Mid-market, and Enterprise organizations, while ThreatDown serves SMB and Mid-market. ESET includes 3 attack surfaces in base pricing (Endpoint, Cloud, SaaS), compared to 1 for ThreatDown (Endpoint).
FAQ
What is the main difference between ESET and ThreatDown?
ESET is a Platform vendor that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). ThreatDown is a Platform vendor that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). ESET covers 3 attack surfaces in base pricing vs. 1 for ThreatDown.
How do ESET and ThreatDown 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. ThreatDown supports 3 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, file quarantine) and approval is configurable. Incident response is included with ESET and not included with ThreatDown.
How does ESET pricing compare to ThreatDown?
ESET pricing: Not published, custom-quoted based on environment and device count with volume discounts (25-seat minimum). ThreatDown pricing: MDR at $99/endpoint/year (Elite) or $119/endpoint/year (Ultimate). Server: $129-179/year. Mobile: $10/device. (5-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 ThreatDown: Endpoint-only coverage, no cloud workload, SaaS, identity, or network monitoring; Platform-native lock-in, cannot BYO CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, or Defender.