Avast One vs ESET PROTECT Entry

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 PROTECT Entry is a paid business endpoint protection tier that combines Modern Endpoint Protection and Server Security. Its listed controls include next-generation antivirus, firewall, web control and device control, alongside ransomware protection. Supported systems include Windows, macOS and Linux computers, Android and iOS/iPadOS mobile devices, and Windows and Linux file servers; functionality varies by operating system and version. Remote management can be deployed through a cloud-based or on-premises setup. ESET lists integrations such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Azure, Palo Alto Networks Firewall and Google Cloud Platform. The company says endpoint monitoring and automated evidence collection can support requirements including NIS2, DORA, GDPR and ISO 27001, and that all products include technical support in the customer’s language. There is no free plan. A 30-day business trial is listed, but the instant online trial is for ESET PROTECT Core, for up to 25 seats; an assisted trial can cover any subscription plan. Entry pricing depends on device count and is not displayed, and online buyers select a device quantity. The product page points visitors to a new ESET PROTECT plan.