ESET Small Business Security vs PC Matic

ESET Small Business Security is a paid security suite for small offices covering business and personal devices. The Small Office plan is intended for non-IT specialists and supports 5–25 devices across Windows, Windows Server, macOS, Android and iOS. Its multilayered protection addresses malware including viruses, trojans, spyware and phishing, while ransomware protection can back up and recover at-risk files. The suite also protects AI chats and interactions, includes a password manager, and encrypts company and customer data, sensitive information and USB devices. Secure banking and browsing offers a secured browser mode and a Windows extension with safe search, keylogger protection and safeguards against unauthorized screen capture. The plan includes unlimited VPN traffic and router VPN for devices supporting OpenVPN or WireGuard clients. Safe Server protects Windows Server file storage, with server seats matching purchased device seats. Outlook email protection covers sent, read and received messages and includes antispam. ESET HOME supports security-status monitoring, coworker sharing and mobile-app alerts. The plan includes free local support and has a 30-day trial; its first-term price varies by device count and is selected through the store.

PC Matic provides antivirus and endpoint security for home and business users on Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS. Its SuperShield protection uses real-time application allowlisting and a default-deny approach that blocks unknown applications. PC Matic says this can stop ransomware before execution; it also describes using heuristics to block malicious scripts that call tools such as PowerShell. On Windows PCs, scans can run maintenance including software and driver updates, junk-file removal, and fixes for software vulnerabilities. Consumer plans list malicious ad and scam blocking and dark web monitoring; the family identity plan adds identity theft insurance and stolen funds reimbursement, each up to $1M. PC Matic Pro applies default-deny allowlisting to applications, scripts, and processes, and can sit alongside other endpoint security solutions. The consumer page lists a free plan and free trial. Paid annual options include Antivirus at $60 a year, Antivirus + VPN at $110 a year, and Antivirus + VPN + Family Identity Protection at $210 a year.