ESET HOME Security vs G DATA Antivirus Business
ESET HOME Security
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| Figure | ESET HOME Security | G DATA Antivirus Business |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 1 |
| Spec score · Antivirus software | 8.9 (#12) | 7.5 (#81) |
| Company | ESET was founded in 1992 and has its headquarters in Bratislava, Slovakia. | G DATA’s company headquarters are at G DATA Campus in Bochum, Germany, and its co-founder says the company began as a garage shop in 1985. |
| Support | ESET lists technical support and troubleshooting resources for home customers. | The factsheet lists free support 24/7/365 and says premium service and support with guaranteed response times is available on request. |
| Threat protection | The plans provide real-time protection against malware, ransomware, viruses, and phishing. | The product lists CloseGap hybrid technology, anti-ransomware protection, behavior blocking, exploit protection, and protection against harmful USB devices. |
| Trial | ESET offers a free 30-day trial, and its home page says no credit card is required. | G DATA offers a no-obligation trial version free of charge; the page does not state its duration. |
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
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.
G DATA Antivirus Business
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