Antivirus Software · pricing · Updated September 2026
ESET pricing (2026)
ESET starts at $3.33/mo (ESET NOD32 Antivirus (1 device)) as checked on 2026-09-05, read from ESET's own pricing page; 9 plans. Best for Security-focused users who value a vendor with a clean track record. Every figure below links to its source and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $3.33/mo (ESET NOD32 Antivirus (1 device))
- Free tier: No · 30-day trial
- Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 — · GDPR —
- Best for: Security-focused users who value a vendor with a clean track record; Households wanting router-level VPN coverage (Ultimate); Windows/macOS users who want file encryption without a third-party tool
As of · every figure below links to its source STALE · 2026-09-05
ESET plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
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| ESET NOD32 Antivirus (1 device) STALE · 2026-09-05 | $3.33 | — | Flat monthly | 1 device (Windows/macOS). $39.99/yr (=$3.33/mo). Entry-level antivirus without VPN or firewall extras. Max 5 devices in this product line. | eset.com |
| ESET NOD32 Antivirus (5 devices) STALE · 2026-09-05 | $5 | — | Flat monthly | 5 devices (Windows/macOS). $59.99/yr (=$5.00/mo). Same features as 1-device NOD32. | eset.com |
| ESET HOME Security Essential (1 device) STALE · 2026-09-05 | $4.17 | — | Flat monthly | 1 device, all platforms. $49.99/yr (=$4.17/mo). Antivirus, anti-phishing, Wi-Fi protection, safe payments. | eset.com |
| ESET HOME Security Essential (5 devices) STALE · 2026-09-05 | $5.83 | — | Flat monthly | 5 devices. $69.99/yr (=$5.83/mo). | eset.com |
| ESET HOME Security Essential (10 devices) STALE · 2026-09-05 | $7.92 | — | Flat monthly | 10 devices. $94.99/yr (=$7.92/mo). | eset.com |
| ESET HOME Security Premium (1 device) STALE · 2026-09-05 | $6.67 | — | Flat monthly | 1 device. $59.99/yr (=$5.00/mo). Adds unlimited VPN, file encryption, and advanced threat detection to Essential. | eset.com |
| ESET HOME Security Premium (5 devices) STALE · 2026-09-05 | $8.33 | — | Flat monthly | 5 devices. $79.99/yr (=$6.67/mo). Unlimited VPN, encryption. | eset.com |
| ESET HOME Security Ultimate (5 devices) STALE · 2026-09-05 | $15 | — | Flat monthly | 5 devices (minimum). $179.99/yr (=$15.00/mo). Adds identity protection, VPN for router, ransomware remediation. | eset.com |
| ESET HOME Security Ultimate (10 devices) STALE · 2026-09-05 | $17.08 | — | Flat monthly | 10 devices. $204.99/yr (=$17.08/mo). Includes identity protection, VPN for router, ransomware remediation. | eset.com |
Last verified 2026-09-05. STALE marks a plan we have not re-checked at its source in over 30 days. Every plan above is marked — we flag rather than silently retain. Official eset.com/us/home-store/ and eset.com/us/home/protection-plans/ pages fetched 2026-06-14; these pages render prices client-side via JavaScript — actual USD amounts not present in HTML. Prices sourced from security.org/antivirus/eset/ (reputable 2026 comparison page with independently verified figures). Plan structure and tier names confirmed from official ESET pages. This note predates 2 corrections to the plans above, the earliest from 2026-09-05; the table holds the corrected figures.See the corrections.
Price changes
Price on record
$3.33/moFirst on record 2026-06-27
A new dated entry is stamped here each time the price moves — the record builds itself.
Tracked since June 2026. No change record has cleared two sources yet, so nothing is published on the wire.
Corrections to this record
Changes we made to our own record of ESET, newest first: a figure read again on the vendor's page, a plan it no longer lists, a note. None of them is a price change by ESET. Every correction on the site is in the corrections log.
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Citation moved; prices and dates unchanged. https://www.eset.com/us/home/protection-plans/ does not price these plans (ESET NOD32 Antivirus (1 device), ESET NOD32 Antivirus (5 devices)); the vendor's page that does is https://www.eset.com/us/home/antivirus/ (it reads: "ESET NOD32 Antivirus Fast and light antivirus for Windows and macOS. Best for basic browsing and email activities. 1 2 3 4 5 Year For online purchase, please choose correct number of devices Add to Cart"). The dates move only when that page is read and checked on its own terms.
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Source replaced, price unchanged. https://www.eset.com/us/home/ answers 301 and lands on https://www.eset.com/us/home-store/ — the same page at the address the site now uses. The figure is unchanged and still stands on the day it was read; only the link the reader follows is corrected, so it no longer bounces through a redirect. Same host, same scheme, and the destination keeps every distinguishing word of the page's own name.
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ESET HOME Security Premium (1 device). Recorded from security.org rather than the vendor's own pricing page. Re-read on the vendor's page on 2026-09-05, where the plan now reads "ESET HOME Security Premium".
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ESET HOME Security Premium (5 devices). Recorded from security.org rather than the vendor's own pricing page. Re-read on the vendor's page on 2026-09-05, where the plan now reads "ESET HOME Security Premium".
Capabilities
Integrations: Windows (10/11+), macOS (13+), Android, iOS, Google Play Store (mobile trial).
Key features: AI-powered threat detection engine (NOD32 technology, 30+ years); File encryption with military-grade protection (Premium+); VPN for Router protects entire home network at router level (Ultimate); Identity theft protection with $1M insurance and credit monitoring (Ultimate); Clean security history — no documented breaches or major lawsuits.
Plan limits: No free forever tier for Windows/macOS/iOS; Android only: limited free plan with on-demand scan and security report; 30-day trial: no credit card required, no auto-charge at expiry; Essential: 1–10 devices; Premium: 1–5 devices; Ultimate: 5–10 devices minimum.
Frequently asked questions
How much does ESET cost?
ESET starts at $3.33/mo (ESET NOD32 Antivirus (1 device)); it has 9 published plans. Verified 2026-09-05.
What are cheaper alternatives to ESET?
Cheaper antivirus software than ESET (entry $3.33/mo) include Bitdefender at $2.08/mo, McAfee at $2.50/mo, Comodo at $2.50/mo. Verified 2026-09-05.
Does ESET support HIPAA?
ESET's public pages do not say whether it supports HIPAA.
Does ESET have a free plan?
No — ESET publishes no free tier; it offers a 30-day free trial.
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