Your Family's Safety, Your Control: Tools You Can Trust

Designed for the unexpected - 24/7 protection against malware, sketchy websites and email or SMS scams. Shop with confidence and let your kids explore the internet safely.

How does it work?

Safeguard your family's online identity and social media accounts by preventing hackers from accessing passwords and sensitive information.

How does it work?

Effortless one-click solution for family safety:

  • Easy setup & protection sharing Sharing protection with your family and friends has never been easier thanks to the free ESET HOME management platform.
  • Simple household protection status view Overall protection status visible right on home screen, to keep you constantly up to speed on the security level of your household.
  • Smart defaults ESET works with minimal user interaction and technical knowledge thanks to smart defaults and automatic updates.
  • Automatic updates 

Make the internet a safe space for your children. Contol their screen-time, digital footprint and block inappropriate web content.

Ultimate online privacy and freedom with our unlimited VPN, preventing unwanted tracking and data theft through an anonymous IP address.

Explore all features by platform

Security

  • Antivirus & Antispyware
  • Ransomware Shield
  • Intel Threat Detection Technology
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • ESET SysInspector
  • Multithread Scanning
  • Brute Force Attack Protection
  • Firewall
  • ESET LiveGuard premium
  • ESET Folder Guard premium

Privacy & Identity

  • Anti-phishing
  • Safe Banking
  • Safe Browsing
  • Secure Data (Encryption) premium
  • Password Manager premium
  • Metadata Cleanup ultimate
  • Website Settings Review ultimate
  • Identity Protection ultimate
  • Unlimited VPN ultimate

Smart home protection

  • ESET HOME Security Management
  • Parental Control
  • Network Inspector
  • Webcam Protection
  • Anti-Theft
  • Gamer Mode

See all features for Windows

Security

  • Antivirus & Antispyware
  • Ransomware Shield
  • ESET SysInspector
  • Multithread Scanning
  • Brute Force Attack Protection
  • Firewall
  • ESET LiveGuard premium
  • ESET Folder Guard premium

Privacy & Identity

  • Anti-phishing
  • Secure Data (Encryption) premium
  • Password Manager premium
  • Metadata Cleanup ultimate
  • Website Settings Review ultimate
  • Identity Protection ultimate
  • Unlimited VPN ultimate

Smart home protection

  • ESET HOME Security Management
  • Parental Control
  • Network Inspector
  • Webcam Protection
  • Anti-Theft
  • Gamer Mode

Security

  • Antivirus & Antispyware
  • Web and Email Scanning
  • Removable Media Control
  • Personal Firewall
  • Small System Footprint

Privacy & Identity

  • Anti-phishing
  • Password Manager premium
  • Identity Protection ultimate
  • Unlimited VPN ultimate

Smart home protection

  • ESET HOME Security Management
  • Parental Control
  • Network Inspector

See all features for macOS

Security

  • Antivirus & Antispyware
  • Adware Detector
  • On-charger scan
  • Security Audit

Privacy & Identity

  • Anti-phishing
  • Payment Protection
  • App Lock
  • Call Filter
  • Password Manager premium
  • Identity Protection ultimate
  • Unlimited VPN ultimate

Smart home protection

  • Location Tracking
  • Camera Snapshots
  • Custom On-screen Message
  • SIM Guard

See all features for Android

Security

Currently, ESET does not provide an antivirus solution for iOS but can offer lots of advice on keeping your Apple mobile devices secured. Read more about how to protect your iPhone and iPad.

Privacy & Identity

  • Password Manager premium
  • Identity Protection ultimate
  • Unlimited VPN ultimate

Smart home protection

  • ESET HOME Security Management

What our customers say

95%

Satisfaction score Rated in Customer satisfaction survey

8 000+ responses

AH
Parents could be interested in Parental controlAnders H., Sweden
While using EIS, I have always avoided viruses, trojans, worms etc. Parents could be interested in Parental control. Extensive configurability.
KS
I recommend ESET to my family and friendsKimberly S., USA
TRUSTWORTHY, that is the main reason I recommend ESET to my family and friends. My Mom uses ESET and I have told my Dad and Brother to use ESET...
RF
Reliably protectedRenate F., Germany
You are reliably protected without even noticing that the virus protection is active.
HW
The best and at a reasonable priceHeather W., UK
Have already recommended to several friends because I feel it's the best and at a reasonable price.
KB
Rapid responseKatie B., UK
The system works perfectly, but it is the customer service that wins hands down. I have had a rapid response to any queries or problems.
MH
Company that I trustMarián H., Slovakia
A world-class product, a socially responsible company that I trust.
HS
The best form of securityHans-Peter S., Germany
For me this is the best form of security, both for private and commercial use.
AH
Parents could be interested in Parental controlAnders H., Sweden
While using EIS, I have always avoided viruses, trojans, worms etc. Parents could be interested in Parental control. Extensive configurability.
KS
I recommend ESET to my family and friendsKimberly S., USA
TRUSTWORTHY, that is the main reason I recommend ESET to my family and friends. My Mom uses ESET and I have told my Dad and Brother to use ESET...
RF
Reliably protectedRenate F., Germany
You are reliably protected without even noticing that the virus protection is active.
HW
The best and at a reasonable priceHeather W., UK
Have already recommended to several friends because I feel it's the best and at a reasonable price.
KB
Rapid responseKatie B., UK
The system works perfectly, but it is the customer service that wins hands down. I have had a rapid response to any queries or problems.
MH
Company that I trustMarián H., Slovakia
A world-class product, a socially responsible company that I trust.
HS
The best form of securityHans-Peter S., Germany
For me this is the best form of security, both for private and commercial use.
AH
Parents could be interested in Parental controlAnders H., Sweden
While using EIS, I have always avoided viruses, trojans, worms etc. Parents could be interested in Parental control. Extensive configurability.
KS
I recommend ESET to my family and friendsKimberly S., USA
TRUSTWORTHY, that is the main reason I recommend ESET to my family and friends. My Mom uses ESET and I have told my Dad and Brother to use ESET...
RF
Reliably protectedRenate F., Germany
You are reliably protected without even noticing that the virus protection is active.
HW
The best and at a reasonable priceHeather W., UK
Have already recommended to several friends because I feel it's the best and at a reasonable price.
KB
Rapid responseKatie B., UK
The system works perfectly, but it is the customer service that wins hands down. I have had a rapid response to any queries or problems.
MH
Company that I trustMarián H., Slovakia
A world-class product, a socially responsible company that I trust.
HS
The best form of securityHans-Peter S., Germany
For me this is the best form of security, both for private and commercial use.

Is free antivirus enough to protect your family?

A free antivirus can provide basic protection, but it may not be enough.

Our advanced features go beyond basic protection, shielding your family from the latest cyber threats thanks to:

  • real-time scanning
  • firewall protection
  • proactive threat detection
  • email/web browsing safeguards
  • parental control features
  • secure password storage

Experience worry-free digital protection for your loved ones with ESET.

Frequently Asked Questions

You can install ESET by following these simple steps:

  1. Uninstall any previously installed antivirus software on your system.
  2. Click on the “GET STARTED” button on this page and create or login to your ESET HOME.
  3. Install ESET on your devices by clicking on "Protect device" button. In case you need to add your subscription first, use the “Add subscription” button.
  4. Choose your operating system and download the installer file.
  5. Install by following on-screen instructions.

Additional details regarding product installation and activation can be found here.

Definitely. ESET HOME Security Essential, ESET HOME Security Premium and ESET HOME Security Ultimate are multi-platform solutions. Use them to secure all your Windows, macOS and Android devices under one subscription—simply select how many devices you wish to protect, and enjoy powerful digital security.

 

Currently, ESET does not provide an antivirus solution for iOS. However, select privacy & identity protection features are available for both iPhones and iPads. Read more about how to protect your iPhone and iPad.

Yes, a free 30-day trial can be downloaded here.

Verified customers appreciate that ESET is:

  • Light on their system
  • Reliable and effective
  • Able to run smoothly in the background, without interruptions

"Works perfectly and has done for years. Extremely efficient and with minimal impact on the functionality of the machine it’s installed on."

Read full reviews and more feedback on our Trustpilot page.

While we’d always recommend you have something rather than nothing, most free antivirus software won’t protect you from every single threat.

Our own free malware scanner is a great starting point, but to protect every aspect of your system from malicious software, data theft and more, you’ll need full coverage. ESET security software offers protection across multiple platforms & devices. It has anti-theft protection and security features designed to protect your financial data and personal information. Our technology also employs machine learning to help protect you from both existing and emerging threats.

Absolutely. You can download our anti-malware scanner first if you just want to run a quick check. While our free scanner does offer ongoing protection, our full internet security suite is advised for full protection.

Yes! ESET offers full protection against all forms of malware, including ransomware, spyware, keyloggers and adware. We use machine learning to stay up-to-date with new threats too.

Pricing and Payment FAQs

We are committed to our clients’ satisfaction and therefore offer a generous 30-day return policy. If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, we will be happy to provide a full refund of the purchase price.

For more details, see our refund policy.

You can renew, enlarge or upgrade your licence at any time. This keeps your product up to date, maintains your uninterrupted protection, and ensures you have free access to our technical support as well as loyalty benefits. 

  1. Start by logging into your account using your license key (XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX) or public licence ID.
  2. To renew your licence, select the “Extend” option and adjust the period or number of devices you’d like to cover. Your renewal price will be pro-rated based volume discounts. 
  3. If you want to add additional devices keeping the original expiration date, select “Enlarge” and adjust number of devices you’d like to cover. We’ll match the expiry date and calculate the pro-rated price for your extra devices.  

If these options are not present in your account, it’s likely that your licence has already expired. If this is the case, we recommend purchasing a new licence.

If you are not sure how to renew or enlarge your licence, please contact us for more support. 

ESET auto-renew ensures that your ESET licences and products are always up to date, providing continuous, year-round protection. We handle the billing and renewal for you using auto-renew, and you’ll be entitled to special renewal pricing. 

By enabling auto-renew, you agree that at the end of your licence period, we will automatically renew your licence using the payment details currently on file.

We will inform you about upcoming auto-renewal and renewal prices 30 days before your renewal date (for annual subscriptions) and after your subscription automatically renews, we will email you the transaction details.