ESET or Trend Micro?
Choose ESET for advanced privacy, identity, and network security
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*
Advanced+
(3 stars)
ESET
12.8
Impact score*
Advanced
(2 stars)
Trend Micro
*The lower the impact score, the smoother your protection.
In AV-Comparatives’ Performance test, ESET had a much lower impact rating than Trend Micro (5.1 vs. 12.8)—meaning it uses fewer system resources and won’t slow you down. Source.
ESET protects—online or offline
99.94%
Online protection
88%
Offline detection
ESET
96.12%
Online protection
59.8%
Offline detection
Trend Micro
In AV-Comparatives’ Malware Protection test, ESET outperformed Trend Micro in both detection and protection—with or without an internet connection. Source.
ESET stops attacks, not safe sites
3
FP*
Advanced+
(3 stars)
ESET
76
FP*
Tested
(0 stars)
Trend Micro
*FP means false positives—the fewer, the better.
ESET earned top marks in AV-Comparatives’ Real-World Protection test—Trend Micro didn’t.
Plus, ESET had only 3 false positives (Trend Micro had 76), so fewer safe downloads or sites were mistakenly blocked. Source.
ESET HOME Security Ultimate vs. Trend Micro Premium Security Suite
ULTIMATE
ESET HOME Security Ultimate delivers advanced security and privacy features, including:
All without slowing down your devices!
Trend Micro Premium Security Suite
Trend Micro Premium Security Suite offers strong AI-driven detection and protection, and includes:
But it lacks anti-theft, an independent firewall, data encryption, and Wi‑Fi or webcam protection.
The bottom line: Choose ESET for serious privacy and network protection.