ESET or Avast?
Choose ESET for better protection, privacy, and performance
ESET stops breaches before they start.
Our multilayered technology—backed by AI, human expertise, and live cloud protection—safeguards every part of your digital life, from banking to browsing to securing your data, networks, and devices.
With over 30 years of cybersecurity innovation, we’ve got you covered.
ESET keeps your devices running smooth
5.1
Impact score*
ESET
7.4
Impact score*
Avast
*The lower the impact score, the smoother your protection.
ESET and Avast earned top marks in the AV-Comparatives Performance test—but ESET shines with a lower impact score (5.1 vs. Avast’s 7.4), offering more reliable security without slowdown. Source.
ESET delivers reliable online security
99.94%
Online protection
2
FP*
ESET
99.93%
Online protection
4
FP*
Avast
*FP means false positives—the fewer, the better.
In AV-Comparatives’ Malware Protection test, ESET scored a higher online protection rate compared to Avast—and fewer false positives for more accurate security! Source.
ESET stops threats with fewer false alarms
3
FP*
Advanced+
(3 stars)
ESET
8
FP*
Advanced+
(3 stars)
Avast
*FP means false positives—the fewer, the better.
Both ESET and Avast earned top marks in AV-Comparatives’ Real-World Protection test—but ESET shines with fewer false positives (3 vs. Avast’s 8), meaning fewer safe sites or downloads were mistakenly blocked. Source.
ESET HOME Security Ultimate vs. Avast One Platinum
ULTIMATE
ESET HOME Security Ultimate delivers proactive protection and privacy, including:
All without slowing down your devices!
Avast One Platinum
Avast One Platinum focuses on identity protection, and includes:
But it lacks anti-theft, data encryption, and automatic browser protection.
The bottom line: Choose ESET for privacy-first protection that keeps your devices fast and secure.