ESET HOME Security review

ESET sells its home protection as three HOME Security tiers with a clear upgrade path. Essential, at $59.99 per year for 3 devices, is described as multilayered security with antivirus, safe payments and scam protection, and it includes AI interaction security for chats with AI tools. Premium, at $89.99, adds unlimited VPN data and encryption for sensitive files and photos, and also mentions AI chat security. Ultimate, at $179.99 for 5 devices, adds identity protection, a VPN for your router and ransomware remediation. The plans cover PCs, Macs, smartphones and tablets under one subscription, and a two-year term saves 15%. The weak points are value at the top end and gaps on the store page: the trial length is not listed, and the lower tiers start at 3 devices, so a 5-device household lands on the expensive Ultimate tier or adds devices. If you mainly want antivirus and anti-phishing, Essential is enough, and it sits at the same yearly price as Malwarebytes Standard.

Who it is for

Careful users who want light, configurable protection and clear tiers.

Price

HOME Security Essential $59.99 per year for 3 devices; Premium $89.99 for 3 devices; Ultimate $179.99 for 5 devices; 15% off with 2-year terms.

Save 15% with 2 years $59.99 ADD TO CART
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 9, 2026.

Key features

• Real-time antivirus with AI-powered threat detection
• Anti-phishing and protection for safe payments and browsing
• AI interaction security on every tier
• Premium adds unlimited VPN data and encryption of sensitive files and photos
• Ultimate adds identity protection, a router VPN and ransomware remediation

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: One subscription covers PC, macOS, smartphones and tablets
• Strength: Clear tier ladder from Essential to Ultimate
• Strength: Two-year terms save 15%
• Weakness: Unlimited VPN data requires Premium or above
• Weakness: Essential starts at 3 devices; 5 devices are listed on Ultimate
• Weakness: Trial length is not stated on the store page

Key facts

• Platforms: PC, macOS, smartphone, tablet
• Essential: $59.99 per year, 3 devices
• Ultimate: $179.99 per year, 5 devices, identity protection
• Multi-year discount: 15% with 2 years

Where it ranks

ESET HOME Security is No. 5 in our Best Antivirus Software verdict.