ESET HOME Security vs Avast One

ESET HOME Security9.0Visit Avast One8.5Visit

Higher score ESET HOME Security #4 in Antivirus Software 9.0/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 3 features Visit ESET

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Avast One #8 in Antivirus Software 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Avast One

• ESET HOME Security fits best

  Households needing tiered device protection

• Avast One fits best

  Broad protection with a free starting option

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Side by side

Feature	ESET HOME Security 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Avast One 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.5
Ranking	#4 in Antivirus Software	#8 in Antivirus Software
Best for	Households needing tiered device protection	Broad protection with a free starting option
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	30 days	—
Money-back guarantee	30 days	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Android	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features ESET HOME Security 2/3 · Avast One 1/3
Ransomware protection	✓	✓
Parental controls	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Password manager	—	Not checked yet
Specs
Protection scope	Complete security	Complete security
Device limit	15 devices	30 devices (best)
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Android	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
Our review
Pros	Ransomware, phishing, malware and antispyware protection Premium and Ultimate add VPN, privacy and file encryption tools Supports Windows, macOS and Android with centralized management	Free starting plan with antivirus, web, and ransomware protection Covers Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS Adds VPN, firewall, webcam, scam, and breach monitoring tools
Cons	There is no free plan VPN and identity protection require higher tiers A password manager is not included	The entry-level VPN is limited Paid plans add complexity across modules Pricing is region-dependent
Our verdict	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… Read the review →	Avast One is a consumer security application for individuals and families protecting personal devices and online activity. It combines real-time antivirus protection with ransomware defense, malicious-website blocking, AI-assisted scam… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• Avast One — where it wins

  • Free starting plan with antivirus, web, and ransomware protection
  • Covers Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS
  • Adds VPN, firewall, webcam, scam, and breach monitoring tools

  Where it doesn't

  • The entry-level VPN is limited
  • Paid plans add complexity across modules
  • Pricing is region-dependent

• ESET HOME Security9.0/10 · 30-day trial

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

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• Avast One8.5/10 · Free plan

  A broad consumer security suite with free essentials and paid privacy and identity tools.

  Visit Avast OneFull verdict →