--- title: ESET canonical: https://saasranked.com/software/eset/ category: Antivirus Software points: 65 rank: 6 of 10 facts_checked: 2026-10-08 --- # ESET Paid antivirus for Windows and Mac, from NOD32 Antivirus to ESET HOME Security, with a firewall from the Essential tier. 65 points out of 100. #6 of 10 antivirus products. Vendor: ESET, spol. s r.o.. Website: https://www.eset.com/us/ - NOD32 Antivirus costs $39.99 a year for one Windows PC or Mac [1]. - The firewall starts with ESET HOME Security Essential, at $49.99 a year for one device [1][2]. - ESET accepts returns for a full refund within 30 days [3]. - ESET SysRescue Live, its rescue disk, reached end of life on September 29, 2023 [4]. - There is no free edition, only a 30-day trial, and no security app for iOS [1][2]. Verdict: ESET suits people who want a light paid antivirus for Windows or Mac. NOD32 Antivirus costs $39.99 a year with anti-phishing, and HOME Security Essential adds a firewall for $49.99 [1][2]. The catch is that there is no free edition, no iOS app and no rescue disk since 2023 [1][4]. Best for: People who want a light paid antivirus for Windows or Mac. ## Points | Criterion | Line | Value | Points | Note | |---|---|---|---|---| | Independent lab results | AV-TEST score | 18 of 18 | 15/15 | AV-TEST, July and August 2026: 18 of 18 (ESET Security Ultimate 19.1 & 19.2). [6] | | Independent lab results | AV-Comparatives award | ADVANCED | 10/15 | AV-Comparatives, February to May 2026: ADVANCED (ESET). [7] | | Independent lab results | AV-Comparatives protection rate | 98.5% | 7/15 | AV-Comparatives, February to May 2026: 98.5% (ESET). [7] | | Protection features | Systems covered | Windows, macOS, Android | 6/8 | Apps for Windows, macOS and Android; ESET says it does not provide a security solution for iOS [1][2]. | | Protection features | Firewall | Yes | 5/5 | HOME Security Essential and higher include a firewall; NOD32 Antivirus does not [1]. | | Protection features | Ransomware protection | Yes | 5/5 | Folder Guard in HOME Security Premium lets only trusted apps change protected folders [1]. | | Protection features | Rescue or offline scan | No | 0/4 | ESET SysRescue Live reached end of life on September 29, 2023 [4]. | | Protection features | Browser protection | Yes | 3/3 | NOD32 Antivirus includes anti-phishing against fraudulent websites [1]. | | Price | Free edition with real-time protection | No | 0/8 | ESET's product list offers paid plans and a 30-day free trial, not a free edition [2]. | | Price | First-year price | $39.99/yr | 4/6 | NOD32 Antivirus, 1 device, 1 year [1]. | | Price | Price from the second year | Not published | 0/6 | ESET says the price shown is valid for the first term only [1]. | | Refunds and security | 30-day refund | Yes | 5/5 | 30-day return policy with a full refund of the purchase price [3]. | | Refunds and security | SOC 2 Type II or ISO 27001 | Yes | 5/5 | ESET, spol. s r.o. is ISO 27001:2022 certified [5]. | ## Plans | Plan | Price | Per month (USD) | |---|---|---| | NOD32 Antivirus, 1 device | $39.99/year [1] | $3.33 | | NOD32 Antivirus, 3 devices | $49.99/year [1] | $4.17 | | HOME Security Essential, 1 device | $49.99/year [2] | $4.17 | | HOME Security Premium, 1 device | $79.99/year [2] | $6.67 | | HOME Security Ultimate, 5 devices | $179.99/year [2] | $15 | | Mobile Security, 1 device | $12.99/year [2] | $1.08 | ESET says the price shown is valid for the first term only and does not show a renewal price [1]. ## Strengths - Anti-phishing is included in the cheapest plan [1]. - Full refund within 30 days [3]. - The company is ISO 27001:2022 certified [5]. - HOME Security plans can add an Android phone or tablet for $5 a year each [1]. ## Limits - NOD32 Antivirus has no firewall and no Folder Guard [1]. - No free edition, only a 30-day trial [2]. - No security app for iOS [1]. - ESET SysRescue Live reached end of life in 2023 [4]. ## Sources 1. [ESET NOD32 - Antivirus for windows & macOS](https://www.eset.com/us/home/antivirus/), ESET, accessed 2026-10-08 2. [All products | ESET](https://www.eset.com/us/home-store/), ESET, accessed 2026-10-08 3. [Return Policy | ESET](https://www.eset.com/us/policy-hub/return-policy/), ESET, accessed 2026-10-08 4. [ESET applications scheduled for End of Life](https://support-eol.eset.com/en/policy_home/products_scheduled_eol_home.html), ESET, accessed 2026-10-08 5. [Security Policy | ESET Legal Hub](https://legal.eset.com/security/), ESET, accessed 2026-10-08 6. [Test antivirus software for Windows 11 - August 2026](https://www.av-test.org/en/antivirus/home-windows/), AV-TEST, accessed 2026-10-08 7. [Real-World Protection Test February-May 2026](https://www.av-comparatives.org/tests/real-world-protection-test-february-may-2026/), AV-Comparatives, accessed 2026-10-08