Kaspersky vs ESET Endpoint Security India
Kaspersky and ESET both protect endpoints. The tiers decide the winner
Both are true endpoint AV with EDR and XDR options above the base tier. The real difference shows up in pricing per seat and how each console handles a mixed-OS office.
Kaspersky vs ESET at a glance
Both brands in one view. Where each one wins, and where the ASP network changes the answer.
Kaspersky
- What it protects
- Windows, macOS and Linux endpoints, mail servers and internet gateways.
- Pricing model
- Per endpoint, per year. Indicative from around Rs. 950 per endpoint at the entry tier, confirmed at quote time.
- Core tiers
- Next EDR Foundations, EDR Optimum and XDR Expert, plus add-ons for Microsoft 365 and hybrid cloud.
- Deployment
- Cloud console or on-prem, including AWS and Azure hosted options.
- Best fit
- Teams that want EDR available from an earlier tier without jumping straight to a custom-quote Elite plan.
ESET
- What it protects
- Windows, macOS and Linux endpoints plus file servers, with mobile device support.
- Pricing model
- Per seat, per year. Roughly Rs. 700 to Rs. 1,200 at Entry, rising to Rs. 2,500 or more per seat at Complete.
- Core tiers
- PROTECT Entry, Advanced, Complete and Elite, each adding encryption, sandboxing or EDR.
- Deployment
- Cloud or on-prem console, with full air-gapped support from the Entry tier.
- Best fit
- Buyers who want full disk encryption bundled in earlier and mobile device management on Android and iOS.
The Kaspersky and ESET ranges Sirius Star supplies
Two picks from each brand. We size the mix in the free 30-minute review.
Kaspersky Next EDR Foundations
Core endpoint protection with behaviour detection and a remediation engine that undoes most ransomware damage.
- Windows, macOS, Linux coverage
- Automatic rollback on ransomware
- Cloud console included
Kaspersky Next EDR Optimum
Adds threat hunting and deeper incident response on top of Foundations, without moving to a full XDR contract.
- Threat hunting tools
- Deeper incident response
- Still endpoint-priced, not workload-priced
ESET PROTECT Entry
Next-gen antivirus, device control and ransomware remediation for the standard office laptop fleet.
- Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
- Device control and anti-phishing
- Cloud or on-prem console
ESET PROTECT Advanced
Everything in Entry plus full disk encryption and cloud sandboxing for teams handling sensitive data.
- Full disk encryption included
- Cloud sandbox for unknown files
- Mobile threat defence at 1:1 ratio
Kaspersky vs ESET: feature by feature
The specifics that decide the buy, for the Indian buyer.
| Feature | Kaspersky | ESET |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing unit | Per endpoint, annually, from roughly Rs. 950 | Per seat, annually, from roughly Rs. 700 |
| EDR availability | From the entry Foundations tier | Only at the Elite tier, 25-device minimum |
| Full disk encryption | Available, priced by scale | Bundled in from the Advanced tier |
| Mail server protection | Kaspersky Security for Mail Server, separate module | Bundled from the Complete tier |
| Mobile device support | Kaspersky Security for Mobile, separate module | Included from Entry, 1:1 ratio from Advanced |
| Console options | Cloud, on-prem, or hosted on AWS or Azure | Cloud or fully on-prem, including air-gapped |
| Ransomware remediation | Automatic rollback via Remediation Engine | Ransomware Shield with rollback |
| Vendor origin scrutiny | Russian-headquartered, banned from US federal use | Slovakia-headquartered, no such restriction |
Which one for what
The clean decision guide for common Indian B2B scenarios. Pick the row that fits.
You want EDR without paying for a custom-quote tier
Kaspersky. EDR sits at Foundations, not locked behind a 25-device Elite minimum.
You want full disk encryption bundled in early
ESET. Included from the Advanced tier, no separate module.
You manage a mixed fleet of iPhones and Android phones too
ESET. Mobile threat defence ships at a 1:1 device ratio from Advanced.
Vendor origin is a factor in your procurement policy
ESET. Some Indian BFSI and government-adjacent buyers prefer to avoid Kaspersky on this basis alone.
You are under 25 seats and want EDR anyway
Kaspersky. ESET’s EDR only unlocks past the 25-device Elite minimum.
How Sirius Star sizes Kaspersky or ESET
Free review first. Then a written quote in 24 working hours.
Site survey + sizing
Free 30-minute call. We map your seat count, OS mix and mobile fleet.
Both brands quoted
Written quote in 24 working hours. Itemised by tier and seat count.
Deployment from Vashi
Console setup and policy rollout, staggered across sites if needed.
Renewal and escalation calendar
One escalation path in writing, tracked against your renewal date.
Kaspersky vs ESET: A Seat-by-Seat Pricing Checklist for India
- Real per-seat pricing bands for both brands in India
- Where each brand locks EDR behind a higher tier
- The 5 questions to ask before you renew either licence
Kaspersky vs ESET in India FAQ
Common questions Indian buyers ask. Answers grounded in current sources.
Is Kaspersky banned in India like it is in the US?
Which one is cheaper per seat?
Do both support a mixed Windows, Mac and Linux office?
Can I run EDR on fewer than 25 seats?
What does Sirius Star charge to switch between the two?
Ready for a sized Kaspersky or ESET quote?
Tell us your seat count and OS mix. We quote both brands honestly, EDR pricing included.
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