ESET Smart Security AlternativesAnti-Virus & Anti-Malware Apps like ESET Smart Security

ESET Smart Security is described as 'Comprehensive protection with advanced antivirus, antispyware, memory scanning, and network shielding, plus parental controls and identity theft safeguards' and is a popular Anti-Virus app in the security & privacy category. There are more than 25 alternatives to ESET Smart Security for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best ESET Smart Security alternative is ClamvAV, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ESET Smart Security are Microsoft Defender, ESET NOD32 Antivirus, Comodo Internet Security and ESET Home Security.

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ESET Smart Security alternatives page was last updated Mar 20, 2025
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  1. ClamvAV icon

    ClamvAV

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    Clam AntiVirus is an open source (GPL) anti-virus toolkit for UNIX, designed especially for e-mail scanning on mail gateways. It provides a number of utilities including a flexible and scalable multi-threaded daemon, a command line scanner and advanced tool for automatic...

    96 ClamvAV alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    ClamAV GUI

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Graphical User Interface
    4.  Block Trackers
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Malware Analysis

    ClamvAV VS ESET Smart Security

     

    • ClamvAV is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to ESET Smart Security.

    • ClamvAV is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to ESET Smart Security.

    • ClamvAV is Free and Open SourceESET Smart Security is Paid and Proprietary
    • ClamvAV is Lightweight and Privacy focusedESET Smart Security is not according to our users
  2. Microsoft Defender icon

    Microsoft Defender

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    Windows Security (known as Windows Defender Antivirus before Windows 10 May 2020 Update, Windows Defender before Windows 10 Creators Update, or Microsoft Defender Antivirus before Windows 11) is an anti-malware component of Microsoft Windows.

    106 Microsoft Defender alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Microsoft Defender screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Real-time protection
    3.  Bundled with Windows
    4.  Zero-Day Protection
    5.  Malware Analysis
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Ransomware Protection

    Microsoft Defender VS ESET Smart Security

     

    • Microsoft Defender is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to ESET Smart Security.

    • Microsoft Defender is Free Personal and ProprietaryESET Smart Security is Paid and Proprietary
    • Microsoft Defender is LightweightESET Smart Security is not according to our users
  4. ESET NOD32 Antivirus icon

    ESET NOD32 Antivirus

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    Experience a fast, efficient antivirus with ESET's AI-powered defense against viruses, ransomware, and phishing. Enjoy features like cloud-powered scanning, Enhanced Exploit Blocker, Device Control, and Gamer Mode for uninterrupted use. Optimize your security and maintain speed.

    70 ESET NOD32 Antivirus alternatives

    License model

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    Country of Origin

    • SK flagSlovakia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    ESET NOD32 Antivirus screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Build-in Firewall
    2.  Malware Analysis
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  No Logs
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Block Trackers
    10.  Portable
    11.  AI-Powered

    ESET NOD32 Antivirus VS ESET Smart Security

     

    • ESET NOD32 Antivirus is the most popular commercial alternative to ESET Smart Security.

    • ESET NOD32 Antivirus is Paid and ProprietaryESET Smart Security is also Paid and Proprietary
    • ESET NOD32 Antivirus is Privacy focused and LightweightESET Smart Security is not according to our users
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  6. Comodo Internet Security icon

    Comodo Internet Security

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    Comodo Internet Security is a free, very voluminous and multi-layered security application that keeps hackers out and personal information in.

    78 Comodo Internet Security alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Comodo Internet Security screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Real-time protection
    2.  Run file in a Sandbox
    3.  Malware Analysis
    4.  Sandbox
    5.  Ad-free

    Comodo Internet Security VS ESET Smart Security

     
  7. ESET Home Security icon

    ESET Home Security

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    Comprehensive digital security for smart homes, protecting webcams, banking, and more across Windows, macOS, and Android. Includes antivirus, antispyware, firewall, privacy tools, a VPN, and parental controls with AI-driven features.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SK flagSlovakia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    ESET Home Security screenshot 1

    ESET Home Security Features

    1.  Built-in VPN
    2.  Ransomware Protection
    3.  Game Mode

    ESET Home Security VS ESET Smart Security

     
  8. Dr.Web Security Space icon

    Dr.Web Security Space

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    Dr.Web Anti-virus is an efficient tool for constant monitoring of system health that blocks attempts of viruses, Trojans, mail worms, spyware and other malicious programs to get into a protected system from any external source. Dr.

    License model

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    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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    Dr.Web Security Space VS ESET Smart Security

     
  10. Sophos Home icon

    Sophos Home

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    Secure up to 10 home Macs and PCs with business grade antivirus and web category blockers.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Sophos Home screenshot 1

    Sophos Home Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Malware Analysis
    3.  Website filtering
    4.  URL Filtering
    5.  Website whitelisting
    6.  Web filter

    Sophos Home VS ESET Smart Security

     
  11. COMODO Antivirus icon

    COMODO Antivirus

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    Comodo Antivirus eliminates viruses, spyware, and other malware from desktops and networks.

    61 COMODO Antivirus alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Summary
    Bundleware

    The app installs other components by default such as Dragon Web Browser. You must click "Options" during install to deselect those components.

    COMODO Antivirus VS ESET Smart Security

     
  12. Avira Internet Security icon

    Avira Internet Security

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    Comprehensive security suite provides real-time protection against threats, enhances performance with user-friendly optimizations, prevents disk failures, offers private browsing by blocking ads, secures your identity by managing passwords, ensuring a safe digital experience.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Avira Internet Security screenshot 1

    Avira Internet Security Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Real-time protection

    Avira Internet Security VS ESET Smart Security

     
  13. McAfee Total Protection icon

    McAfee Total Protection

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    Offers comprehensive antivirus with VPN, identity monitoring, AI-driven malware defense, and unlimited device coverage. Features privacy enhancements like Personal Data Cleanup and Secure VPN for public Wi-Fi, with up to $2 million identity theft insurance.

    63 McAfee Total Protection alternatives

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    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    McAfee Total Protection screenshot 1

    McAfee Total Protection Features

    1.  Integrated Virus scanner

    McAfee Total Protection VS ESET Smart Security

     
  14. F-Secure Internet Security icon

    F-Secure Internet Security

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    F-Secure Internet Security keeps you safe on the Internet. It protects your data and privacy when you send e-mail, download music, bank, shop or play online.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FI flagFinland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Malware Analysis

    F-Secure Internet Security VS ESET Smart Security

     
  15. G Data InternetSecurity icon

    G Data InternetSecurity

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    Ransomware steals your memories. For example your photos. We protect you!.

    License model

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    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    G Data InternetSecurity screenshot 1

    G Data InternetSecurity Features

    1.  Spam Filter
    2.  Malware Analysis
    3.  Ad-free

    G Data InternetSecurity VS ESET Smart Security

     
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