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ESET Home Security Essential | Antivirus | 2025 Edition | 3 Devices | 1 Year | Safe Banking | Privacy Protection | IOT Protection | Ransomware | Digital Download [PC/Mac/Android]

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ESET HOME Security Essential delivers strong, easy-to-use protection. Secure online transactions, lock and locate devices, and browse with confidence. Protect your privacy and your smart home with Anti-Phishing, Antispam, and the Ransomware Shield. Prevent unwanted recording with Webcam Protection and Microphone Monitor—all effortlessly managed via ESET HOME: your complete security management platform.

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ESET HOME Security Essential

When technology enables progress, ESET is here to protect it

Privately owned, ESET is still run by the same engineers who started the company three decades ago. Maintaining our independence allows us to focus on our primary goal - protecting customers and businesses towards a better future.

ESET HOME Security Essential

Multilayered protection for your digital life

ESET HOME Security Essential delivers comprehensive protection for your digital life, all built on ESET's legendary technology. Secure your smart home, shield your webcam, benefit from safer browsing and online banking, and more. This solution includes Anti-Theft to lock and locate devices easily and monthly security reports. Protection made simple.

ESET HOME Security Essential is suitable for Microsoft Windows 10, 11 and higher
An ESET HOME account and an internet connection are required.

Multilayered protection

Comprehensive protection for your digital life

Proactively protect your digital life against ever-evolving threats with powerful encryption and award-winning multilayered technology.

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Safe Banking & Browsing

A secured browser mode offers automatic protection when banking online and accessing web-based crypto wallets. Communication between the keyboard and browser is also encrypted, ensuring safer transactions.

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ESET HOME: One platform, complete security management

Monitor, control and share your household’s digital security. Access notifications and insights about your subscription tier or standalone product.

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Get complete visibility of your network

Test your home router with Network Inspector and check for vulnerabilities, such as weak passwords or out-of-date firmware, and see all connected devices. Scan smart devices for vulnerabilities.

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Customer Reviews	4.4 out of 5 stars 235	3.9 out of 5 stars 160	4.8 out of 5 stars 5
Price	$39.99	$54.99	$99.99
ESET HOME Platform	✓	✓	✓
Modern Endpoint Security	✓	✓	✓
Safe Banking & Browsing	✓	✓	✓
Network Inspector	✓	✓	✓
Secure Data Encryption	no data	✓	✓
Password Manager	no data	✓	✓
Identity Protection	no data	no data	✓
VPN	no data	no data	✓
Metadata Cleanup	no data	no data	✓

AV Comparitives

Anti-Phishing Certification

Phishing APPROVED award in 2023. The test simulates users relying on the anti-phishing protection provided by their security products while browsing the web.

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Impact of Consumer Security Software on System Performance

ESET received the Advanced + award in the AV Comparatives Advanced Threat Protection Test in 2023 which checks a security product’s ability to protect a computer against targeted attacks.

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TrustRadius 2023 Tech Cares Award

ESET was recognized as an organization that goes above and beyond to embody compassion and exceptional corporate social responsibility with a 2023 Tech Cares Award from TrustRadius

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4.4 out of 5 stars

235 global ratings

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Customers find the antivirus software actively protects their systems and is very user-friendly. The product receives positive feedback for its value, with customers saying it's priced right. The functionality and ease of installation receive mixed reviews, with some saying it works great while others report it doesn't work at all and have installation issues.

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10 customers mention antivirus protection, 10 positive, 0 negative

Customers appreciate the antivirus protection provided by the software, with one customer specifically noting its effectiveness against malware and phishing threats.

Easy to install and configure. Best antivirus with very low footprint on your resources....

Have been using it for a long time, good protection, doesn’t use much of the memory so it doesn't slow down your PC....

...going to make your computer 100% safe, but this does a pretty good job of making you safe while mostly staying out of your way.

Cyber security is still a requirement. Eset is there for you. Been using it for years.

6 customers mention value for money, 5 positive, 1 negative

Customers find the security app to be priced right.

Much cheaper than buying a new subscription or renewing one through the company!...

No issues with Amazon seller, fair price and quickly delivered....

...Not a lot of pop ups like McAfee does. Very happy with purchase. Priced right.

...ESET is much more affordable while still offering strong protection....

5 customers mention ease of use, 5 positive, 0 negative

Customers find the software very user-friendly.

I do like the product! It's easy to use.

...I find ESET to be the best one. The user's interface is friendly. When there is a security warning it's easy to understand what is going on....

...Eset is way more intuitive and I have not had any issues.

easy installation east to understand and use

19 customers mention functionality, 13 positive, 6 negative

Customers have mixed experiences with the software's functionality, with some reporting it works great and is reliable, while others say it doesn't work at all.

...ESET Smart Security is a great alternative for those looking for reliable, lightweight, and budget-friendly cybersecurity.

It updates quickly, does a thorough job of cleaning up my drive

...And to top it all off, it's severely complicated to turn it completely off. No simple on/off switch....

...Haven't had any infection problems in that time.

13 customers mention quality, 9 positive, 4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the software's quality.

Great product....

Quality, integrity, and service are all the best.

It was not a good product on my laptop. I was wondering if I could return it.

Used this product for years and it is OK and works fine. However the link from Amazon to get the download this time is Horrible....

10 customers mention ease of installation, 6 positive, 4 negative

Customers have mixed experiences with the software installation, with some finding it very easy while others report installation issues.

easy installation east to understand and use

Unable to install. No customer service available. Amazon no refund Tab to select. HORRIBLE. !!

Very easy to install. Works as intended. Not a lot of pop ups like McAfee does. Very happy with purchase. Priced right.

Had problems with installation, even with technical support never was able to get it up and running. Ended up paying for something we couldn't use :...

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I just wasted 40 bucks on a download I can't activate. Shame on you ESET and Amazon Services. How convenient; no refunds avaialbe.

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Pedalmybike
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice Piece of Mind
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2026
Platform For Display: ESET Home Security EssentialEdition: 3 DevicesSubscription Term Name: 1 YearVerified Purchase

Very easy to install. Works as intended. Not a lot of pop ups like McAfee does. Very happy with purchase. Priced right.

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Pedro Espinal
5.0 out of 5 stars "Why I Switched from Kaspersky to ESET Smart Security"
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2025
Platform For Display: ESET Home Security EssentialEdition: 3 DevicesSubscription Term Name: 1 YearVerified Purchase
I recently switched from Kaspersky to ESET Smart Security, and I’m very satisfied with the change. ESET is much more affordable while still offering strong protection. It’s also very user-friendly, with a clean and easy-to-navigate interface.

Compared to Kaspersky, ESET uses fewer system resources—tests show only a 2.7% performance impact versus Kaspersky’s 18.8%. While Kaspersky includes some extra features, ESET focuses on essential protection with effective malware and phishing defense.

Overall, ESET Smart Security is a great alternative for those looking for reliable, lightweight, and budget-friendly cybersecurity.

5 people found this helpful

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MS B
5.0 out of 5 stars Good product
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2026
Platform For Display: ESET Home Security EssentialEdition: 3 DevicesSubscription Term Name: 1 YearVerified Purchase
So far so good would recommend

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Anonymouss
5.0 out of 5 stars Great value for a security app that works well
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2026
Platform For Display: ESET Home Security EssentialEdition: 3 DevicesSubscription Term Name: 1 YearVerified Purchase
Cleared my phone.

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DAVE
1.0 out of 5 stars Windows 7 users BEWARE!
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2023
Platform For Display: ESET Home Security EssentialEdition: 3 DevicesSubscription Term Name: 1 YearVerified Purchase
I have used Eset for many years, and Windows 7. Microsoft, of course, does everything they can to "encourage" people to use their newer OS. Eset apparently has close ties to Microsoft and has joined their campaign to push people to upgrade their OS. Eset now makes it impossible to install on older OS. You must install updates from Microsoft, who, of course, don't want you to get or install these updates. (try it) And Microsoft has "updated'" the updates to include software that will connect with Microsoft every now and then, ( in the background ) and verify everything on your computer is OK. Eset was great for a long time, but now, apparently, if you use an older operating system, they don't want you to use their software anymore.

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AES
5.0 out of 5 stars My antivirus of choice
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2025
Platform For Display: ESET Home Security EssentialEdition: 3 DevicesSubscription Term Name: 1 YearVerified Purchase
Have been using it for a long time, good protection, doesn’t use much of the memory so it doesn't slow down your PC. I just need ESET to stop having many names for their products which makes me confused what product does what function, and they keep changing the names of their products!

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Warren H Cardwell
4.0 out of 5 stars As advertised
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2021
Platform For Display: ESET Home Security EssentialEdition: 3 DevicesSubscription Term Name: 1 YearVerified Purchase
No issues with Amazon seller, fair price and quickly delivered.

But actual application needs updating to work better with multiple versions of Linux, such as Linux Mint.

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N. Szef
5.0 out of 5 stars Got code immediately, worked great!
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2025
Platform For Display: ESET Home Security EssentialEdition: 3 DevicesSubscription Term Name: 1 YearVerified Purchase
Much cheaper than buying a new subscription or renewing one through the company!
Got the activation code immediately and the ESET program had no trouble adding the code to my already-active products on our computers. We "lost" a few days but for the price difference it is totally worth it!

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