# ESET PROTECT MDR: how AI models rank it, September 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 4 judge labels across 1 categories by 4 of 12 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/eset-protect-mdr/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Managed detection and response | 2% | 9 | 0% | 4 |

## What the models said for it

- "ESET MDR looks like a strong budget-friendly choice for SMBs" (GPT-5.4 mini, MDR)
- "ESET - Offers MDR with 25+ years of threat research backing it" (MiniMax M2.5, MDR)
- "ESET PROTECT MDR is another solid mid-market option." (Claude Haiku 4.5, MDR)
- "Runner-Up: ESET MDR" (Kimi K2, MDR)

## Record

- Method: https://it-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://it-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as IT AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition, it-ai-index.com.