ESET vs. ThreatDown by Malwarebytes

Full-scale effective protection with capabilities you need instead of security
requiring additional costs and resources to manage.

Why customers choose ESET vs. ThreatDown

 

Superior protection

Excellent protection rates in tests
 

99.6%

ESET

N/A*

ThreatDown

Stay ahead of threats

ESET is prevention first and uses proactive defense. We stop threats before they can cause any damage and harm your business.

High Protection Rate according to AV-Comparative test. Source

Better satisfaction

Better overall rating according to users

8.9

ESET

8.6

ThreatDown

Peace of mind with best customer service

ESET delivers high-quality technical support and our customers are happier with the feature set compared to ThreatDown.

Comparison of overall Rating on TrustRadius. Source

Higher efficiency

Minimal false alarms according to users

1

ESET

4.4

ThreatDown

Boosting your productivity

ESET has far fewer false positives and minimal impact on system performance to keep your business up to speed.

Minimal False Alarms in AV-Comparatives tests. Source

* ThreatDown by Malwarebytes hasn't participated in business real-world testing since 2023, leaving their potential customers without a reliable benchmark against the competition.

Compare ESET vs ThreatDown

 

Prevention

Proactive defense, minimizing security risks with multiple layers of prevention technologies.

  • Next-generation antivirus
  • Web access protection
  • Server protection
  • Mobile protection
  • Live reputation check
  • Anti-phishing
  • Secure browser
  • Firewall control

Detection

Additional protection thanks to many rapid and accurate detection capabilities. Fewer false positives.

  • Ransomware shield
  • Exploit blocker
  • Brute-force attack protection
  • UEFI/ Registry/ WMI Inspection
  • Network attack protection
  • Botnet protection
  • DNA detections

Comprehensive security ecosystem

Wide set of protection capabilities for all types of devices (computers, mobiles, servers) included from the entry-level tier.

  • Cloud, on-prem and air-gapped deployment options with seamless platform interface
  • Localized interface and support for 39 languages
  • Mobile Device Management with Anti-Theft (Android, iOS and iPadOS)
  • Robust setting options and rules

Prevention

Proactive defense, minimizing security risks with multiple layers of prevention technologies.

  • Next-generation antivirus
  • Web access protection
  • Server protection
  • Mobile protection
  • Live reputation check
  • Anti-phishing
  • Secure browser
  • Firewall control

Detection

Additional protection thanks to many rapid and accurate detection capabilities. Fewer false positives.

  • Ransomware shield
  • Exploit blocker
  • Brute-force attack protection
  • UEFI/ Registry/ WMI Inspection
  • Network attack protection
  • Botnet protection
  • DNA detections

Comprehensive security ecosystem

Wide set of protection capabilities for all types of devices (computers, mobiles, servers) included from the entry-level tier.

  • Cloud, on-prem and air-gapped deployment options with seamless platform interface
  • Localized interface and support for 39 languages
  • Mobile Device Management with Anti-Theft (Android, iOS and iPadOS)
  • Robust setting options and rules

Malwarebytes

Prevention

Less efficient defense leaving open gaps for cybercriminals.

  • Next-generation antivirus
  • Web protection
  • Server protection only as an add-on
  • Mobile protection only as an add-on
  • Live reputation check
  • Anti-phishing
  • Secure browser
  • Firewall control

Detection

Limited protection. Higher rate of false positives.
 

  • Partially blocking ransomware
  • Blocking exploits
  • Brute-force attack protection
  • UEFI/ Regstry/ WMI Inspection
  • Network attack protection
  • Botnet protection
  • DNA detections

Comprehensive security ecosystem

PC-focused protection with add-ons to cover mobiles or servers requiring extra budget to ensure complete endpoint protection.

  • Cloud-only deployment making it unsuitable for companies with strict security needs.
  • English-only interface
  • Mobile Device Management is not available
     
  • Limited setting options
 

Prevention

Less efficient defense leaving open gaps for cybercriminals.

  • Next-generation antivirus
  • Web protection
  • Server protection only as an add-on
  • Mobile protection only as an add-on
  • Live reputation check
  • Anti-phishing
  • Secure browser
  • Firewall control

Detection

Limited protection. Higher rate of false positives.
 

  • Partially blocking ransomware
  • Blocking exploits
  • Brute-force attack protection
  • UEFI/ Regstry/ WMI Inspection
  • Network attack protection
  • Botnet protection
  • DNA detections

Comprehensive security ecosystem

PC-focused protection with add-ons to cover mobiles or servers requiring extra budget to ensure complete endpoint protection.

  • Cloud-only deployment making it unsuitable for companies with strict security needs.
  • English-only interface
     
  • Mobile Device Management is not available
     
  • Limited setting options

Simply activate
and protect

Address your cybersecurity talent shortage and reduce the cost of implementation and management. Ensure superior protection and take advantage of our broad range of security services including managed detection and response, and US-based support.

Simply activate and protect

Address your cybersecurity talent shortage and reduce the cost of implementation and management. Ensure superior protection and take advantage of our broad range of security services including managed detection and response, and US-based support.

"ESET provides awesome software that allows me to easily do my job."

Construction industry, Small Business (50 or fewer employees)
G2 customer review

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