ESET or Avast?

Choose ESET for better protection, privacy, and performance

 

Why ESET?
Glad you asked!

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.

HIGHLIGHTS—facts and stats


Faster performance

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.


Faster performance

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.

 

Stronger online protection

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.

Stronger online protection

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.

 

Smarter threat detection

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.

Smarter threat detection

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.

 

WHAT YOU GET—feature comparison

ESET HOME Security Ultimate vs. Avast One Platinum

1

2

Avast

Anti-theft Lost your laptop? No problem. ESET Anti-Theft helps you track, lock, and recover lost devices fast.

Not available in Avast One Platinum.

Antispam

Cloud-powered protection

Antimalware

Real-time protection

Ransomware defense Both ESET and Avast block ransomware, but ESET goes further. Its multilayered defense prevents attacks, and tools like ESET Folder Guard shield your data from unauthorized access.

Email protection

1

2

Avast

Data encryption Keep personal information personal. ESET Secure Data makes it easy to protect files and USB drives with powerful encryption.

This feature is not available under Avast One Platinum.

Metadata cleanup Photos contain information you can't see. ESET removes hidden data—like location or camera info—before you upload. An excellent way to protect your privacy.

This feature isn’t included in Avast One Platinum.

Banking protection

Browsing protection

Anti-phishing

Identity protection

Scam protection

Unlimited VPN

Webcam protection

Password manager

Ad-blocker

Anti-tracking

1

2

Avast

Wi‑Fi security Stay safe on any network! Both ESET and Avast offer Wi‑Fi security—but ESET stands out with advanced device scans and router checks for stronger protection.

Remote access protection

Firewall

Gaming mode

PC updater

Vulnerability assessment

COMPARING STRENGHTS—a quick breakdown


ULTIMATE

ESET HOME Security Ultimate delivers proactive protection and privacy, including:

  • Anti-Theft
  • Advanced ransomware defense
  • Automatic banking and browsing security

All without slowing down your devices!


Avast One Platinum

Avast One Platinum focuses on identity protection, and includes:

  • Stronger identity monitoring and reimbursement services
  • Ad-blocker
  • Anti-tracking tools

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.