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Antivirus and internet security software from Slovakia for home and small office use

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  • Deployment Hybrid
  • Starting price $49.99/year
  • Free trial Available
  • Best for Freelancers, Startups, SMEs

What is ESET?

ESET is a cybersecurity company headquartered in Bratislava, Slovakia, founded in 1992. Its consumer suite, ESET HOME Security, comes in Essential, Premium, and Ultimate tiers covering real-time antivirus, anti-ransomware scanning, a firewall, anti-phishing, and Wi-Fi network protection. Device counts and contract lengths are configurable, with coverage available from a single device up to 25 devices on larger plans.

Premium and Ultimate tiers add a VPN, file encryption, and a password manager, while Ultimate adds identity protection with dark web scanning, credit monitoring, and identity recovery insurance. ESET software runs on Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS. ESET does not sell a permanent free antivirus plan, but offers a 30 day free trial and a one-time online malware scanner at no cost.

Key Features of ESET

ESET lists 10 documented features, including Real-time antivirus and anti-malware scanning, Ransomware shield with behavior-based detection and Personal firewall. The list below covers what the product does rather than how it is marketed.

  • Real-time antivirus and anti-malware scanning
  • Ransomware shield with behavior-based detection
  • Personal firewall
  • Anti-phishing and Wi-Fi network inspector
  • Safe banking and payment browser protection
  • VPN (Premium and Ultimate tiers)
  • Password manager (Premium and Ultimate tiers)
  • File encryption for sensitive files
  • Identity protection with dark web monitoring (Ultimate tier)
  • Credit monitoring and identity recovery insurance (Ultimate tier)

ESET Pricing

ESET lists 3 plans, from $49.99 to $179.99.

Essential

$49.99/year

1 device

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List price for 1 device, 1 year; often discounted at purchase. Core antivirus, anti-phishing, and Wi-Fi protection.

Premium

$59.99/year

1 device

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List price for 1 device, 1 year; often discounted at purchase. Adds VPN and file encryption.

Ultimate

$179.99/year

5 devices (minimum)

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Requires a minimum of 5 devices. Adds identity protection, dark web monitoring, and credit monitoring.

ESET Specifications

ESET is available on web app, Windows and macOS and has iOS and Android apps. It has a free trial.

Deployment
  • Hybrid
Billing cycle
Yearly
Desktop
  • Web App
  • Windows
  • macOS
Mobile
  • iOS
  • Android
Languages
  • English
Built for
  • Freelancers
  • Startups
  • SMEs
Support
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Live Support
  • Tickets
Integrations
No major third-party integrations
Public API
No
Free trial
Yes
Free plan
No
Runs in browser
No
Customisable
Yes
Website
eset.com

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ESET FAQs

ESET does not sell a permanent free antivirus product. It offers a 30 day free trial of its paid plans and a separate one-time ESET Online Scanner for manual malware removal.

Essential covers core antivirus, payment protection, and Wi-Fi security. Premium adds a VPN and file encryption. Ultimate adds identity protection with dark web monitoring, credit monitoring, and identity recovery insurance, and requires a minimum of 5 devices.

Device counts are selected at checkout and range from 1 device up to 25 devices depending on the plan and package chosen.

ESET is headquartered in Bratislava, Slovakia, where the company was founded in 1992.

ESET HOME Security supports Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS devices from a single subscription.