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Lightweight antivirus with minimal system impact

Get protection without frame rate drops from lightweight scanning engine

VG SCORE
9.5
HYBRID

Product Details

CompanyESET
HeadquartersBratislava, Slovakia
Founded1992
PricingPaid — from $39.99/mo
DeploymentHybrid
Learning CurveModerate
Integrations6 available

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PROS & CONS

STRENGTHS

  • Very low system resource usage allows protection without slowing down your computer
  • Advanced users appreciate granular controls and detailed threat information
  • UEFI scanner detects threats that hide in firmware before Windows loads

WEAKNESSES

  • Interface is less polished and intuitive than consumer-focused competitors
  • Fewer bundled extras like VPN and password manager compared to suites

KEY FEATURES

NOD32 Antivirus

Lightweight scanning engine that detects threats without system slowdown

UEFI Scanner

Deep scanning of firmware for rootkits that load before operating system

Exploit Blocker

Protect against attacks targeting vulnerabilities in browsers and other apps

Banking Protection

Secure browser mode for online banking with anti-keylogger technology

WHO IS ESET BEST FOR?

Gamers

Get protection without frame rate drops from lightweight scanning engine

Power Users

Configure detailed security settings with technical interface controls

INTEGRATIONS

WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidChromeFirefox

TECHNICAL DETAILS

LEARNING CURVE
MODERATE — FEW HOURS

FIELD REPORTS (0)

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STARTING AT
$39.99/MO

DOSSIER

COMPANY
ESET
HQ
Bratislava, Slovakia
FOUNDED
1992
LAST VERIFIED MAR 27, 2026

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PRICING MODEL

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GamersPower Users

FINAL ASSESSMENT

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