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2026

ESET vs Avira

ESET and Avira compared side by side: protection, performance, pricing, and features. Which antivirus suits you better?

ESET

ESET Home Security Essential is the top choice for users seeking a lean, high-performance security solution. The software barely taxes the system, making it excellent for gamers, freelancers, and older hardware. Protection levels are very high, even though the feature set is slimmer than Norton or Bitdefender. In return, renewal costs are more moderate than many competitors.

Recorded introductory priceCHF 37.90 Recorded renewal priceCHF 54.90 PlatformsWindows, Mac, Android

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Avira

Avira is a German security company with over 35 years of history. The name is best known for its free antivirus version, which already provides solid basic protection. Paid versions (Internet Security and Prime) add VPN, password manager, software updater, and system optimization. Avira Prime offers the best value with 5 devices and all features. Detection rates are high. Since 2021, Avira belongs to NortonLifeLock (Gen Digital) but continues to use its own scanning engine.

Recorded introductory priceCHF 59.90 Recorded renewal priceCHF 99.90 PlatformsWindows, Mac, Android, iPhone / iPad

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Our Verdict

Complete ratings are missing for an overall comparison.

Recorded overall rating: ESET —/10, Avira —/10. The overall score is the average of six criteria.

Performance rating: ESET —/10, Avira —/10. Higher points indicate a better rating for this criterion.

Prices are indicative. Check the current amount, currency, contract term and renewal conditions with the provider. Different contract terms are not directly comparable.

Feature-by-feature comparison

Listed features refer to the product range. They may require a different plan or an additional payment and may vary by platform. Check what your selected plan includes.

Criterion	ESET	Avira
Real-time protection	In the product range	In the product range
Built-in VPN	Not confirmed	In the product range
Password manager	Not confirmed	In the product range
Anti-tracking / anti-phishing	In the product range	Not confirmed
Parental controls	Not confirmed	Not confirmed
Identity protection	Not confirmed	Not confirmed
Low system impact	In the product range	In the product range
Platforms	Windows, Mac, Android	Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone / iPad
Number of devices (standard licence)	3 devices	5 devices
System impact in daily use	—	—

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Frequently asked questions about ESET vs Avira

How are ESET and Avira rated overall?

Complete ratings are missing for an overall comparison. Recorded overall rating: ESET —/10, Avira —/10. The overall score is the average of six criteria.

How do their performance ratings compare?

Performance rating: ESET —/10, Avira —/10. Higher points indicate a better rating for this criterion.

What should I check when comparing prices?

Prices are indicative. Check the current amount, currency, contract term and renewal conditions with the provider. Different contract terms are not directly comparable.

Does the plan include every listed feature?

Listed features refer to the product range. They may require a different plan or an additional payment and may vary by platform. Check what your selected plan includes.