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Head-to-head · Antivirus Software

Bitdefender Total Security vs ESET HOME Security

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Bitdefender Total Security #3 in Antivirus Software 9.2/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Bitdefender
ESET HOME Security #4 in Antivirus Software 9.0/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 3 features Visit ESET

Bitdefender Total Security leads on 2 checks, ESET HOME Security on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBitdefender Total Security · 9.2/10
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresBitdefender Total Security · 3 of 3

Bitdefender Total Security scores higher on our rubric for antivirus software: 9.2 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

Bitdefender Total Security leads on device limit: 25 devices versus 15 devices. Bitdefender Total Security offers password manager; ESET HOME Security doesn't.

Bitdefender Total Security is the better fit for families wanting multi-device security. ESET HOME Security is the better fit for households needing tiered device protection.

  • Bitdefender Total Security fits best

    Families wanting multi-device security

  • ESET HOME Security fits best

    Households needing tiered device protection

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Side by side

Feature Bitdefender Total Security 9.2/10 Visit ↗ ESET HOME Security 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 9.0
Ranking #3 in Antivirus Software #4 in Antivirus Software
Best for Families wanting multi-device security Households needing tiered device protection
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $59.99/device/yr —
Free plan — —
Free trial 30 days 30 days
Free trial length 30 days · no card needed 30 days · no card needed
Money-back guarantee 30 days 30 days
Deployment Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Android
Support Docs · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Bitdefender Total Security 3/3 · ESET HOME Security 2/3
Ransomware protection ✓ ✓
Parental controls ✓ ✓
Password manager ✓ (best) —
Specs
Protection scope Complete security Complete security
Device limit 25 devices (best) 15 devices
Supported platforms Windows, macOS, Android, iOS Windows, macOS, Android
Our review
Pros
  • Protects Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS devices
  • Combines ransomware remediation, firewall, and anti-phishing
  • Family plan covers 25 devices and includes parental controls
  • Ransomware, phishing, malware and antispyware protection
  • Premium and Ultimate add VPN, privacy and file encryption tools
  • Supports Windows, macOS and Android with centralized management
Cons
  • There is no free plan
  • The included VPN is limited to 200 MB per day
  • Parental controls require a Family plan
  • There is no free plan
  • VPN and identity protection require higher tiers
  • A password manager is not included
Our verdict

Bitdefender Total Security is a consumer security suite for Windows PCs, Macs, Android devices, and iPhones or iPads. It combines real-time anti-malware protection with web attack prevention, anti-phishing, firewall and network threat…

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ESET HOME Security is a paid subscription suite for individuals and families that need antivirus protection across household devices. Its tiers cover Windows, macOS and Android, while the ESET HOME web portal and mobile app provide device…

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  1. Bitdefender Total SecurityAntivirus Software 9.230-day trial
  2. ESET HOME SecurityAntivirus Software 9.030-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Bitdefender Total Security — where it wins

    • Protects Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS devices
    • Combines ransomware remediation, firewall, and anti-phishing
    • Family plan covers 25 devices and includes parental controls

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan
    • The included VPN is limited to 200 MB per day
    • Parental controls require a Family plan

  • ESET HOME Security — where it wins

    • Ransomware, phishing, malware and antispyware protection
    • Premium and Ultimate add VPN, privacy and file encryption tools
    • Supports Windows, macOS and Android with centralized management

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan
    • VPN and identity protection require higher tiers
    • A password manager is not included
  • Bitdefender Total Security9.2/10 · 30-day trial

    A broad security suite for families protecting PCs, Macs, phones, and tablets.

    Visit BitdefenderFull verdict →
  • ESET HOME Security9.0/10 · 30-day trial

    A tiered household security suite with strong protection and privacy features.

    Visit ESETFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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