Microsoft Defender for Business vs ESET HOME Security

Microsoft Defender for Business9.4Visit ESET HOME Security9.0Visit

Higher score Microsoft Defender for Business #1 in Antivirus Software 9.4/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Microsoft

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

• Microsoft Defender for Business fits best

  Small businesses needing managed endpoint security

• ESET HOME Security fits best

  Households needing tiered device protection

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Side by side

Feature	Microsoft Defender for Business 9.4/10 Visit ↗	ESET HOME Security 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	9.0
Ranking	#1 in Antivirus Software	#4 in Antivirus Software
Best for	Small businesses needing managed endpoint security	Households needing tiered device protection
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$3/user/mo	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	30 days	30 days
Free trial length	30 days · card required	30 days · no card needed
Money-back guarantee	7 days	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Android
Support	Docs	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business
Features Microsoft Defender for Business 1/3 · ESET HOME Security 2/3
Ransomware protection	✓	✓
Parental controls	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Password manager	Not checked yet	—
Specs
Protection scope	Complete security	Complete security
Device limit	5 devices	15 devices (best)
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS, Android
Our review
Pros	EDR includes automatic attack disruption and automated remediation Protects Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices Includes vulnerability management, APIs, SIEM, and RMM integrations	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	The listed price requires annual billing Coverage is limited to 300 users and five devices per user Server protection is available only as an add-on	There is no free plan VPN and identity protection require higher tiers A password manager is not included
Our verdict	Microsoft Defender for Business is an endpoint security solution for small and medium-sized organizations with up to 300 users. It combines next-generation antivirus with ransomware attack disruption, vulnerability management, attack… Read the review →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Microsoft Defender for Business — where it wins

  • EDR includes automatic attack disruption and automated remediation
  • Protects Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices
  • Includes vulnerability management, APIs, SIEM, and RMM integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • The listed price requires annual billing
  • Coverage is limited to 300 users and five devices per user
  • Server protection is available only as an add-on

• 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

• Microsoft Defender for Business9.4/10 · 30-day trial

  A focused endpoint security subscription with EDR and centralized controls for small businesses.

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

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

  Visit ESETFull verdict →