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2026

ESET vs Intego

ESET and Intego 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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Intego

Intego has specialized in Mac security for over 25 years and is widely considered the best antivirus solution for Apple users. The software is natively developed for macOS and offers excellent protection with minimal system impact. The Mac Internet Security X9 package includes real-time virus protection and an intelligent firewall. The Premium Bundle adds backup, cleanup, and parental controls. The only downside: Intego is purely Mac-focused – there is no Windows or Android protection.

Recorded introductory priceCHF 49.90 Recorded renewal priceCHF 49.90 PlatformsMac

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Our Verdict

Complete ratings are missing for an overall comparison.

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

Performance rating: ESET —/10, Intego —/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	Intego
Real-time protection	In the product range	In the product range
Built-in VPN	Not confirmed	Not confirmed
Password manager	Not confirmed	Not confirmed
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	Mac
Number of devices (standard licence)	3 devices	1 device
System impact in daily use	—	—

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Frequently asked questions about ESET vs Intego

How are ESET and Intego rated overall?

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

How do their performance ratings compare?

Performance rating: ESET —/10, Intego —/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.