ESET or McAfee?
Choose ESET for stronger privacy and security across all your devices
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.
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Explore some of our top-rated technologies and features:
MULTILAYERED SECURITY
More than just antivirus. ESET detects, blocks, and removes threats like spam, worms, and ransomware.
SAFE BANKING & SAFE BROWSING
Surf, bank, and shop securely with advanced browser security. Includes keyboard-browser encryption, safe searches, and metadata removal for uploaded images.
WI-FI SECURITY
Protect your home router and connected devices from weak passwords and other risks.
WEBCAM PROTECTION
Safeguard your privacy with proactive security alerts and prevent unwanted access to your webcam.
ANTI-THEFT
Track, lock, and locate lost or stolen devices to keep your personal data safe.
ESET FOLDER GUARD
Keep your files safe and block ransomware—only trusted apps can access protected folders.
LOGIN ATTACK PROTECTION
Block attempts to guess your password and break into your accounts!
LIVE CLOUD PROTECTION
Stop new and never-before-seen threats in real time. Powered by threat intelligence from millions of users.
Greater satisfaction
ESET is rated more positively by real users
Trustpilot reviewers agree—ESET offers great security! Maybe it’s our award-winning protection, or maybe it’s our reliable, multilingual support.
WHAT YOU GET—feature comparison
ESET HOME Security Ultimate vs. McAfee+ Ultimate Individual/Family
MORE BENEFITS—facts and stats
Smarter threat detection
ESET stops attacks, not safe sites
3
FP*
Advanced+
(3 stars)
ESET
10
FP*
Advanced+
(3 stars)
McAfee
*FP means false positives—the fewer, the better.
Smarter threat detection
Both ESET and McAfee earned 3 stars from AV-Comparatives’ Real-World Protection test.
But ESET stands out with 70% fewer false alarms—meaning fewer safe sites or downloads were mistakenly blocked. Source.
Sharper offline defense
ESET protects—connected or not
Advanced+
(3 stars)
88%
Offline detection
ESET
Advanced+
(3 stars)
68.4%
Offline detection
McAfee
Sharper offline defense
ESET beat McAfee with an Advanced+ rating and only 2 false positives—compared to McAfee’s 13.
ESET also delivered stronger offline threat detection (88.0% vs. 68.4%), keeping you safe even without internet. Source.
COMPARING STRENGHTS—a quick breakdown
ULTIMATE
ESET HOME Security Ultimate puts your privacy and security first. It includes:
- A powerful firewall
- Flexible, unlimited VPN
- Strong encryption for your data and smart devices
Plus, with Safe Banking, Webcam Protection, and Wi‑Fi security, it’s ideal for your everyday digital life.
McAfee+ Ultimate
McAfee+ Ultimate (Individual and Family plans) focuses more on identity and financial protection, offering:
- Ransomware reimbursement
- Personal data cleanup
But it lacks secure encryption and dedicated banking, webcam, and Wi‑Fi security.
The bottom line: For privacy-first protection that won’t slow you down—choose ESET.