ESET HOME Security review

ESET HOME Security is a strong pick for people who like control over their security software. The Essential plan, $59.99 for a year on 3 devices, includes antivirus and antispyware with AI-powered detection, Safe Banking, anti-phishing, webcam protection, a microphone monitor, a firewall, Network Inspector, Anti-Theft and Parental Control. ESET also lists Gamer Mode, multithread scanning and a small system footprint, which matter on older laptops and gaming PCs, and it is one of the few suites here that names Windows ARM support. Premium, at $89.99, adds unlimited VPN data, Secure Data encryption, ESET LiveGuard and Folder Guard, while Ultimate, at $179.99 for 5 devices, adds identity protection, VPN for routers and ransomware remediation. Not every feature runs on every platform, so check the platform table before buying for a Mac. The 30-day free trial needs no credit card.

Who it is for

People who want light, configurable protection, including gamers and Windows on ARM laptop owners.

Price

Essential $59.99 for 1 year for 3 devices; Premium $89.99 for 3 devices; Ultimate $179.99 for 5 devices; prices valid for the first term; 30-day free trial.

Save 15% with 2 years $59.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 8, 2026.

Key features

• Antivirus and antispyware with AI-powered threat detection
• Safe Banking, anti-phishing, webcam protection and microphone monitor
• Firewall, Network Inspector and network attack protection
• Anti-Theft and Parental Control
• Gamer Mode and multithread scanning for a small system footprint

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Supports Windows, Windows ARM, macOS, Android and iOS
• Strength: 30-day free trial with no credit card
• Strength: Premium adds unlimited VPN data and file encryption
• Weakness: Identity Protection is only in the $179.99 Ultimate plan
• Weakness: Feature set varies a lot by platform
• Weakness: Prices shown are for the first term only

Key facts

• Platforms: Windows, Windows ARM, macOS, Android, iOS
• Devices: 3 (Essential, Premium), 5 (Ultimate)
• VPN: Unlimited data on Premium
• Identity protection: Ultimate plan only
• Trial: 30 days, no credit card

Where it ranks

ESET HOME Security is No. 3 in our Best Antivirus Software verdict.