ESET HOME Security vs TotalAV Antivirus

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.

TotalAV Antivirus is security software for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, with browser-extension access also listed. Its protection scope is complete security, including always-on scanning for downloads, installations, and executable files. Threat coverage includes malware, ransomware, spyware, adware, phishing scams, and potentially unwanted applications, with zero-day cloud scanning and scheduled scans available. WebShield addresses fake, scam, phishing, and spoofed websites. System tools provide junk-file, disk, and browser cleanup, plus removal of unused applications. Ransomware protection and a password manager are listed. A free plan is available, while paid tiers add services such as Total VPN, Total Adblock, and Password Vault depending on plan. TotalAV Plus costs $19 a year for four devices, Internet Security costs $49 a year for six, and Total Security costs $69 a year for eight. The listed overall device limit is eight.