If you need a cloud‑based endpoint management and antivirus solution, consider:

: If you haven't already, create an ESET account. This account will be your gateway to managing your ESET Protect subscription, accessing support, and managing your licenses.

is an on-premises security management console designed for small businesses. It allows centralized management of ESET endpoint security products (antivirus, firewall, web control, etc.).

Furthermore, the "Entry" designation does not imply a stripped-down or "lite" version of security. It is fully compatible with ESET’s higher-tier products, such as ESET Inspect (Endpoint Detection and Response). This scalability is a vital feature for growing businesses. A company can start with the essential protections offered by the Entry tier and, as their security needs mature or regulatory requirements change, upgrade to more advanced tiers without the friction of uninstalling and reinstalling new software. This creates a future-proof ecosystem that grows alongside the business.

However, ESET doesn’t currently offer a fully free version of ESET PROTECT Entry for commercial use. The confusion may come from the fact that ESET provides a of ESET PROTECT Entry, and there is a separate free ESET product called ESET SysInspector or ESET Online Scanner , but these are not the same as PROTECT Entry.