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Head-to-head · Antivirus for Mac

Intego ONE vs ESET HOME Security

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Intego ONE #5 in Antivirus for Mac 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Intego
ESET HOME Security #6 in Antivirus for Mac 8.8/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit ESET

Intego ONE leads on 0 checks, ESET HOME Security on 0, and 5 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 scoreIntego ONE · 8.9/10
  • Free trialonly ESET HOME Security
  • Most featuresIntego ONE · 3 of 5

Intego ONE scores higher on our rubric for antivirus for mac: 8.9 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.

Intego ONE is the better fit for mac users wanting antivirus plus VPN. ESET HOME Security is the better fit for families wanting broad security controls.

  • Intego ONE fits best

    Mac users wanting antivirus plus VPN

  • ESET HOME Security fits best

    Families wanting broad security controls

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Side by side

Feature Intego ONE 8.9/10 Visit ↗ ESET HOME Security 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.8
Ranking #5 in Antivirus for Mac #6 in Antivirus for Mac
Best for Mac users wanting antivirus plus VPN Families wanting broad security controls
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $39.99/device/yr —
Free plan — —
Free trial — 30 days
Money-back guarantee 30 days 30 days
Deployment Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms macOS, iOS Web, Windows, macOS, Android
Support Live chat, Email, Tickets, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business
Features Intego ONE 3/5 · ESET HOME Security 1/5
Ransomware protection ✓ ✓
Phishing protection Not checked yet Not checked yet
Real-time protection ✓ (best) Not checked yet
VPN included ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Password manager Not checked yet —
Specs
Coverage scope Multi-device Not checked yet
Devices included 1 devices Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Real-time scanning with quick, full, scheduled, and custom scan modes
  • Firewall rules, traffic monitoring, and suspicious-file quarantine
  • Complete adds VPN, iPhone coverage, and Wi-Fi security checks
  • Combines antivirus, ransomware, anti-phishing and network protection
  • Higher tiers add VPN, encryption, identity protection and remediation
  • Centralizes devices, subscriptions and security status through ESET HOME
Cons
  • Coverage is limited to macOS and iOS
  • VPN and SmartClean require higher-tier plans
  • No free plan is available
  • Paid subscription with no free plan
  • Important capabilities are divided across three tiers
  • Broader controls may be more than a single Mac needs
Our verdict

Intego ONE is a paid security and performance suite for Mac users who want antivirus protection alongside firewall controls, cleanup tools, and VPN access. Its core protection includes real-time malware scanning, suspicious-file…

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ESET HOME Security is a paid cybersecurity suite for individuals and families using Windows, macOS and Android. Its core coverage includes real-time antivirus and antispyware protection, anti-phishing and safe browsing, ransomware…

Read the review →
  1. Intego ONEAntivirus for Mac 8.9Paid
  2. ESET HOME SecurityAntivirus for Mac 8.830-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Intego ONE — where it wins

    • Real-time scanning with quick, full, scheduled, and custom scan modes
    • Firewall rules, traffic monitoring, and suspicious-file quarantine
    • Complete adds VPN, iPhone coverage, and Wi-Fi security checks

    Where it doesn't

    • Coverage is limited to macOS and iOS
    • VPN and SmartClean require higher-tier plans
    • No free plan is available

  • ESET HOME Security — where it wins

    • Combines antivirus, ransomware, anti-phishing and network protection
    • Higher tiers add VPN, encryption, identity protection and remediation
    • Centralizes devices, subscriptions and security status through ESET HOME

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid subscription with no free plan
    • Important capabilities are divided across three tiers
    • Broader controls may be more than a single Mac needs
  • Intego ONE8.9/10 · Paid

    A focused Mac security suite that adds cleanup and VPN features at higher tiers.

    Visit IntegoFull verdict →
  • ESET HOME Security8.8/10 · 30-day trial

    A broad home-security suite for families that need protection beyond antivirus.

    Visit ESETFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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