Best Endpoint Protection Platforms in 2026
Updated
In short: ESET Mobile Security for Android is ranked #1 of 25 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Bitdefender Total Security and Deep Instinct Prevention Platform. The lowest first paid tier on this page is PC Matic at $2.50/mo.
Choosing endpoint protection involves considering both device safeguards and the ways they can be managed. Compare behavioral protection, exploit blocking and device control alongside supported operating systems and server protection to understand the coverage each product describes. A central management console can matter for administration, while free-plan availability and paid-from details add cost context. ESET Mobile Security for Android, Bitdefender Total Security and Deep Instinct Prevention Platform are among the named options. Consider which devices and systems need coverage, and weigh the listed protection and management capabilities against your environment.
25 endpoint protection platforms ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
1 of the 25 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ESET Mobile Security for AndroidAndroid | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 2 | Bitdefender Total SecurityWindows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | $5/mo | 5.7 |
| 3 | Deep Instinct Prevention PlatformWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone · Self-hosted · API | Two bars | — | — | 6 of 6 | — | 5.7 |
| 4 | PC MaticWindows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | $2.50/mo | 5.7 |
| 5 | Heimdal SecurityWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | $5/mo | 5.6 |
| 6 | Seqrite Endpoint Protection CloudWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 5.6 |
| 7 | ThreatDown Endpoint ProtectionWindows · Mac · Linux | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.6 |
| 8 | Trellix Data Loss PreventionWeb · Windows · Mac · Self-hosted · API | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.6 |
| 9 | Check Point Harmony SASEWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 6 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 10 | Kaspersky NextWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone · Self-hosted | Two bars | — | — | 6 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 11 | Comodo Advanced Endpoint ProtectionWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 6 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 12 | Dr.Web Enterprise Security SuiteWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone · Self-hosted | Two bars | — | — | 5 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 13 | Rising Endpoint SecurityWindows · Linux | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 14 | SentinelOne Singularity EndpointWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 6 of 6 | $15/mo | 5.3 |
| 15 | CrowdStrike Falcon SurfaceWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 16 | SentinelOne Singularity Cloud SecurityWeb · Android · iPhone · API | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 17 | ThreatLockerWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Extension | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 18 | DriveStrikeWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 6 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 19 | Symantec IT Management SuiteWindows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 20 | AhnLab V3 Internet SecurityWindows | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.0 |
| 21 | Carbon Black WorkloadWeb · Windows · Linux | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.0 |
| 22 | Sophos EndpointWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 5.0 |
| 23 | eScan CorporateWindows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 4.9 |
| 24 | eScan Internet Security SuiteWindows | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | $45.95/mo | 4.8 |
| 25 | SentinelOne Singularity MobileAndroid · iPhone | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 4.8 |
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Questions about this list
Which endpoint protection platform is ranked first on Freedom251?
ESET Mobile Security for Android is ranked #1 of 25 with a score of 6.4. Bitdefender Total Security is second and Deep Instinct Prevention Platform third.
How many of these have a free plan?
1 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, PC Matic has the lowest first paid tier we found: $2.50/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.