Avast One vs ESET HOME Security

Avast One is a security suite for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS, with its protection scope described as complete security. Listed features include ransomware protection, junk cleanup, a startup manager, scheduled maintenance, and built-in ad blocking. The product supports cross-device sync, Chrome Store extensions, and a Chromium browser engine. Windows support covers Windows 10 and 11, and the device limit is 30. Avast One has a free plan. The Silver Device Protection module costs $2.99 a month and adds device-protection features. Gold costs $6.99 a month and includes expanded security, privacy, and performance features. Platinum costs $9.99 a month and is described as the broadest listed protection tier. The listed pricing note says paid from $2.99/mo, while another listed paid-from amount is 65.99 /yr. The maker is headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic, and was founded in 1988.

ESET HOME Security is a paid set of home-security subscriptions for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS coverage, with functionality varying by operating system. Essential, Premium, and Ultimate plans provide real-time protection against malware, ransomware, viruses, phishing, and emerging threats, plus secured browser mode, a privacy extension, firewall, and Wi-Fi protections. Parental controls are included, while a password manager is not. Premium adds unlimited VPN traffic and encryption for sensitive files, with VPN access covering up to 40 countries. Ultimate adds router VPN support and identity features including dark-web scanning, credit-report monitoring, and identity recovery services. ESET describes recovery help from US-based Certified Protection Experts as available 24/7 with $1M insurance. The ESET HOME portal and mobile app manage installations across devices. A free 30-day trial requires no credit card, but there is no free plan. Essential is $59.99 a year and Premium $79.99 a year; Ultimate has no displayed price.