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BESET vs Norton
Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.
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Choose ESET if…
- you work on Linux
- you're in its core audience: home users, families
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Choose Norton if…
- you work on iOS
- you're in its core audience: home users, families
Side by side
Feature ESET Norton
Pricing modelPaidFree trial
Starting price——
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Android, LinuxWindows, macOS, iOS, Android
CompanyESETGen Digital
Full feature lists
E ESET
- Real-time AI-powered malware and ransomware detection
- Anti-phishing and safe banking browser mode
- Firewall, Wi-Fi and router vulnerability testing
- Unlimited VPN data with router VPN option
- File and USB encryption
- Ransomware file recovery with automatic backups
- Dark web scanning and credit report monitoring
- Scanning AI chat responses for malicious links
N Norton
- Antivirus, malware and ransomware protection
- Genie AI scam detection
- Deepfake protection
- Built-in VPN with kill switch and Double VPN
- Password manager
- Windows cloud backup up to 200 GB
- Parental controls and dark web monitoring
- Credit alerts and identity restoration support
Their home pages
What each vendor shows first: the pitch, the plans and the sign-up.
ESET · eset.com
Norton · norton.comWhat you'd pay
The cheapest plan that fits, per month, billed yearly where the plan offers it.
| Team size | ESET | Norton |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | no published plan | $1.67 Identity Advisor Plus |
| 5 people | no published plan | $6.25 Small Business (5 devices) |
| 20 people | no published plan | $6.25 Small Business (5 devices) |
All plans and prices
ESET
EssentialVaries by device count
PremiumVaries by device count
UltimateVaries by device count
Norton
Mobile Security (iOS)£29.99 first yr
AntiVirus Plus£34.99 first yr
Norton 360 Standard£69.99 first yr
Norton 360 Deluxe£89.99 first yr
Norton 360 Advanced£149.99 first yr
Norton VPN Standard£59.99 first yr
Identity Advisor Plus£19.99/yr
Small Business£129.99 first yr
Small Business Premium£219.99 first yr
Small Business (5 devices)£74.99/year
Strengths and limitations
ESET
- Vendor-reported 99.9% malware protection rate
- Small system footprint
- Higher home plans include unlimited VPN data
- Ultimate includes identity recovery with $1M insurance
- Ultimate plan requires at least 5 devices
- Premium includes only 3 VPN connections for 1–10 devices
- Identity protection features are only in the top tier
Norton
- 60-day money-back guarantee
- Suites bundle antivirus, VPN, password manager and backup
- 100% Virus Protection Promise on antivirus plans
- Plans scale from 1 to 10 devices
- Low prices apply to the first year only, then renewal pricing applies
- Cloud backup and utilities are Windows-only
- Dark web monitoring is not available in all countries
More comparisons
Other options to consider
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Freemium
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Antivirus and security suites for homes, small businesses and enterprises
AntivirusFree plan
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From $1.67/mo
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M
See site
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Freemium
A
AA
Free trial
S
SS
From $2.49/mo
Facts from each vendor's public pages, prices checked Nov 12, 2026. Editorial policy