ESET HOME Security vs FortiClient
ESET HOME Security
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FortiClient
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| Figure | ESET HOME Security | FortiClient |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 4 |
| Spec score · Antivirus software | 8.9 (#12) | 8.9 (#13) |
| Company | ESET was founded in 1992 and has its headquarters in Bratislava, Slovakia. | Fortinet says it was founded in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2000. |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Parental controls | Yes | No |
| Password manager | No | No |
| Protection scope | complete security | complete security |
| Ransomware protection | Yes | Yes |
| Support | ESET lists technical support and troubleshooting resources for home customers. | FortiCare offers 24x7 support options, and FortiClient services include endpoint onboarding, provisioning, Security Fabric setup, vulnerability monitoring, and endpoint security monitoring. |
| Supported platforms | The download page offers installers for Windows, macOS, and Android, and the protection plans page lists iOS features including VPN and ESET HOME management. | Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android |
| Trial | ESET offers a free 30-day trial, and its home page says no credit card is required. | Fortinet says licensed FortiClient EMS is available to try through a trial request on its downloads page. |
Plans
ESET HOME Security
- EssentialPrice not published
- PremiumPrice not published
- UltimatePrice not published
- ESET HOME Security Essential$59.99 a year
- ESET HOME Security Premium$79.99 a year
- ESET HOME Security UltimatePrice not published
FortiClient
- FortiClient VPN-onlyFree
- FortiClient EPP/APT EditionPriced on request
- FortiClient Standalone EditionPriced on request
- FortiClient ZTNA EditionPriced on request
In their own words
ESET HOME Security
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.
FortiClient
FortiClient has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.