--- title: The best ESET alternative for MSPs – Acronis Cyber Platform description: The best ESET alternative for MSPs – Acronis Cyber Platform canonical_url: https://www.acronis.com/en/products/cloud/cyber-protect/eset/ locale: en last_updated: 2026-10-27 --- # The best ESET alternative for MSPs – Acronis Cyber Platform Take advantage of a special offer for MSPs that empowers you to streamline MDR services and make them more accessible for clients, while easing migration with a unified platform. Compare Acronis and ESET. [Switch to Acronis](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/cloud/cyber-protect/eset/#form) **7** vs. **4**ESET MSP platform Accessible pricing Cross-NIST consolidation Ease of management Detection and response AI-guided analysis Recovery [**★****See detailed comparison →**](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/cloud/cyber-protect/eset/#comparison) Compare Acronis to: * [ESET](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/cloud/cyber-protect/eset/#) * [Arcserve](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/cloud/cyber-protect/arcserve/) * [Sophos](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/cloud/cyber-protect/sophos/) * [Axcient](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/cloud/cyber-protect/axcient/) * [SentinelOne](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/cloud/cyber-protect/sentinelone/) * [View all](https://www.acronis.com/en/compare-acronis/) Top five reasons MSPs and MSSPs choose Acronis over ESET ![Image 1](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/82f35debe745265c034eac434939b8ad.png)All-in-one platform, natively integrated Simplify your stack with Acronis' single-agent, single-console solution for cybersecurity, data protection and endpoint management— built for efficiency and ROI. ![Image 2](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/597279e471a514f9ba77c73c88c30040.png)AI-guided incident analysis and response Accelerate incident response with AI-driven prioritization and incident interpretation, GenAI assistance and scripting —making it easy for even more junior techs to respond in minutes. ![Image 3](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/4ffb8591d33386f0b1eca02d70568684.png)Purpose built for MSP success Leverage multitenancy, SaaS delivery, role-based access and built-in ticketing designed specifically for service providers — not retrofitted enterprise tools. ![Image 4](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/50b2d79f193d545753d2615c4bcc93d0.png)Security and recovery for true resilience Go beyond detection and remediation —proactively prevent, detect, respond to and recover from attacks in one seamless flow for unmatched business continuity. ![Image 5](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/b725ee0a44e0bc8b959839ba96b91b82.png)One cost-efficient console to manage it all Manage EDR, XDR, MDR, backup, disaster recovery and management from a single interface — no new agents or tools needed — reduce costs and boost technician productivity. ## Acronis vs. ESET: One platform, lower cost, higher ROI Unlike ESET’s costly multiagent, multiconsole setup, Acronis offers a unified platform for cybersecurity, data protection and management — built for MSPs. With Acronis, you reduce complexity, cut costs and respond and recover from threats faster, guided by AI. MSPs are switching to streamline operations and boost margins with a single, integrated solution. ![Image 6: Acronis](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/686c0fcfada4304d479c28bb4636c094.png) G2 reviews 4.7 out of 5 [Read all reviews](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/reviews) Compare Acronis vs ESET | Endpoint protection solutions | Acronis | ESET | | --- | --- | --- | | Next-gen anti-malware and anti-ransomware | | | | EDR | | | | XDR | | | | MDR | Only for MSPs | For MSPs and businesses | | Analysis | Acronis | ESET | | --- | --- | --- | | AI-guided attack interpretations | | | | Incident visualization | | Partial – only for EDR | | GenAI assistant | | | | Response capabilities | Acronis | ESET | | --- | --- | --- | | Threat isolation and containment | | | | Attack-specific rollback | | | | Recovery | | | | Remote access | | | | Patching | | | | Platform and governance | Acronis | ESET | | --- | --- | --- | | Multitenant, SaaS-based platform | | | | Data protection | | | | Remote monitoring and RMM | | Highly limited — only patching | | Single agent | | | | Easy policy management | | | | Role-based access | | | ## Powered by industry-recognized, award-winning endpoint protection [![Image 7](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/460dbd46ed4aab614ea66a438dea04eb.png) IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Cyber-Recovery Leader](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/idc-recognizes-acronis-as-a-leader-in-the-2025-idc-marketscape-for-worldwide-cyber-recovery/) [![Image 8](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/a4111102d7db73b0d67c14b245796398.png) Frost Radar™: Endpoint Security Leader](https://www.acronis.com/en-us/resource-center/resource/frost-and-sullivan-frost-radar-endpoint-security/) [![Image 9](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/0d598f9e29e6b6a7e48dd34dac2a04b3.png) CRN Security 100 List](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-earns-a-spot-on-the-crn-security-100-list-for-the-fourth-consecutive-year/) [![Image 10](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/580b690ca69cececde82fde57a22ad79.png) SoftwareReviews Backup and Availability Champion](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-earns-champion-status-in-four-info-tech-softwarereviews-reports/) [![Image 11](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/4aa526cbb038245a35563243bebb5c63.png) OPSWAT Platinum certification for anti-malware](https://www.opswat.com/blog/opswat-access-control-certification-oaccp-update-for-july-2021) [![Image 12](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/3ead81d51504df24bae6c7d4ce3a7cb9.png) G2 Grid Leader for Endpoint Protection Suites](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/customers-named-acronis-a-leader-across-seven-g2-fall-2026-grid-reports/) [![Image 13](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/de92e042bb6718d70de41665eae2ea44.png) Cloud Security Alliance member](https://cloudsecurityalliance.org/star/registry/acronis-international-gmbh) ![Image 14](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/fc3081cc150fa16b84715d62c7f024d2.png) ICSA Labs endpoint anti-malware certified ![Image 15](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/05a8910d2b2c1fcb85ca3cc986d709c8.png) Anti-Malware Testing Standards Organization member ![Image 16](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/b79f8d8911336c5d18e2ef260c6821f2.png) VirusTotal member [Certifications and awards](https://www.acronis.com/en/company/awards/) Hassle-free migration for MSPs at no cost Switch to Acronis Cyber Platform (formerly Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud) for a proven solution and receive up to 100% of your Acronis usage back until the end of your existing contract. * ![Image 17](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/0d598f9e29e6b6a7e48dd34dac2a04b3.png) CRN Security 100 List * ![Image 18](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/e1497494242526c36dbfb548244a335a.png) Canalys Global Cybersecurity Champion 2025 * ![Image 19](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/0ba213e483fe8687f8f0729528bbc4f6.png) AV-TEST participant and test winner * ![Image 20](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/3ead81d51504df24bae6c7d4ce3a7cb9.png) G2 Grid Leader for Endpoint Protection Suites Complete this form to ensure the right team member can contact you First Name Last Name Business Email Address IMPORTANT: Please make sure you're providing your corporate email address! 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Google Recaptcha ## What our partners say [![Image 21: Numir switches to Acronis Cyber Platform from Kaspersky and Veritas to consolidate management](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/dc1ba9c6c1a4fe3977d68ec5619a6283.png)](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/numir-switches-to-acronis-cyber-protect-cloud-from-kaspersky-and-veritas-to-consolidate-management/) Case study ### [Numir switches to Acronis Cyber Platform from Kaspersky and Veritas to consolidate management](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/numir-switches-to-acronis-cyber-protect-cloud-from-kaspersky-and-veritas-to-consolidate-management/) The main benefit of choosing Acronis was the centralization of services such as detection of viruses and malware, updating of operating systems and backing up both PCs and servers. **Mr. Gonzalo** IT Director [Read case study](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/numir-switches-to-acronis-cyber-protect-cloud-from-kaspersky-and-veritas-to-consolidate-management/) Frequently asked questions ### What makes Acronis Cyber Platform a better choice than ESET? Acronis Cyber Platform (formerly Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud) stands out due to its all-in-one platform that combines cybersecurity, data protection, and management in a single console, unlike ESET, which requires multiple agents and consoles. This unified approach simplifies management, reduces complexity, and improves ROI for MSPs. With Acronis, you also benefit from AI-guided attack prioritization, GenAI assistants and built-in recovery options, empowering faster and more efficient response compared to ESET's separate solutions for detection and remediation. ### Does Acronis Cyber Platform offer any unique features that are not available in ESET? Yes! Acronis offers several unique features that set it apart from ESET: **• AI-guided attack interpretation** to help lower-tier technicians quickly analyze and respond to threats. **• GenAI assistant** for faster incident resolution and analysis. **• Integrated recovery** as part of its response capabilities, ensuring business continuity in one platform. **• Single-agent management** for all features, eliminating the need for multiple agents like ESET requires. **• Remote access and patching** as part of response capabilities, which ESET does not provide. **• Remote management and monitoring (RMM)** These features make Acronis a more comprehensive and user-friendly solution for MSPs. ### How does Acronis provide more streamlined analysis compared to ESET? ESET offers a powerful solution, but they’re also aimed at highly technical security analysts; in most cases, those analyzing just a single business rather than multiple clients under an MSP, providing a variety of services ranging beyond cybersecurity. We understand that MSP technicians require a streamlined incident analysis process in order to effectively scale their services across multiple clients. That’s why Acronis provides AI-based interpretations of attacks mapped to MITRE stages, and at no additional cost — enabling you to cut incident analysis times to mere minutes and bring down overall complexity. Furthermore, Acronis Copilot provides GenAI assistance that enables you to scale further with existing resources — empowering lower-tier technicians to effectively analyze and respond to advanced attacks. ### How do Acronis and ESET compare in terms of response capabilities? Acronis offers superior response capabilities compared to ESET. Both platforms provide threat isolation and containment as well as attack-specific rollback, but Acronis goes further with integrated recovery, enabling you to respond and recover from attacks directly within the same platform. Acronis also enhances incident analysis with AI-guided prioritization, making it easier for technicians to respond faster. Additionally, Acronis provides remote access and patching for more effective and rapid responses, while ESET lacks these features. ### How do Acronis and ESET compare in terms of cost? Acronis offers a more cost-effective solution compared to ESET, especially for MSPs. While both platforms offer endpoint protection and EDR, Acronis’ single-agent solution and unified platform reduce the need for multiple tools and agents, lowering operational overhead. ESET’s multiagent, multiconsole approach requires more resources to manage, resulting in higher costs. Furthermore, Acronis' pricing structure delivers up to 60% better ROI compared to point solutions such as ESET, making it a more cost-efficient choice for MSPs who need to streamline their cybersecurity and data protection workflows. Product help In case you have any difficulties, we have collected all the useful materials for this product in our [FAQ](https://kb.acronis.com/content/64830/), [Video Tutorials](https://www.youtube.com/user/Acronis/playlists?view=50&sort=dd&shelf_id=2) and [Documentation](https://www.acronis.com/en/support/documentation/). Also you can always ask your question on our [Discussion Boards](https://forum.acronis.com/). Technical support Customers with active product maintenance or subscription are entitled to 24/7 technical support. Follow the instructions at the [Technical Support Site](https://www.acronis.com/en/support/providers/general-info/) to get prompt support by phone, chat or e-mail.