2026

ESET vs Intego

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

ESET

8.8

/ 10

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.

1st Year PriceCHF 37.90 RenewalCHF 54.90 PlatformsWindows, Mac, Android

Protection 9.4

Performance 9.5

Best for 8.5

First-year price 8.3

Key features 8.4

Support 8.7

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Intego

8.6

/ 10

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.

1st Year PriceCHF 49.90 RenewalCHF 49.90 PlatformsMac

Protection 9.2

Performance 9.4

Best for 9.0

First-year price 7.8

Key features 8.0

Support 8.2

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Our Verdict

ESET narrowly wins – Intego is the leaner choice.

ESET scores 8.8 / 10 overall and is the stronger pick on protection and feature scope. If you value maximum performance, low resource use and lower renewal costs, Intego is the better fit. Both are excellent options for Swiss users.

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Our verdict

ESET takes a slight lead in our comparison with an overall score of 8.8 out of 10 – an advantage of 0.2 points over Intego. The gap is small but consistent across multiple test dimensions.

On price, ESET currently sits at CHF 38 in year one, Intego at CHF 50. Watch the renewal price closely: both are transparently listed in the table above and matter more long-term than the introductory price.

Strength profiles: ESET scores highest on system impact, Intego on system impact. If you care most about one of those dimensions, the choice is clear. For all-round needs, either product is a safe pick.

Feature-by-feature comparison

Criterion	ESET	Intego
Real-time protection	Yes	Yes
Built-in VPN	No	No
Password manager	No	No
Anti-tracking / anti-phishing	Yes	No
Parental controls	No	No
Identity protection	No	No
Low system impact	Yes	Yes
Platforms	Windows, Mac, Android	Mac
Number of devices (standard licence)	3	1
System impact in daily use	Very low	Very low

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Frequently asked questions about ESET vs Intego

Which scores higher on protection, ESET or Intego?

Both reach top scores in AV-TEST and AV-Comparatives – the differences are small. The exact scores are in the comparison table above.

Which is cheaper in year 1 and on renewal – ESET or Intego?

Look at the price columns above: year-one price and renewal price are stated transparently side by side. The renewal delta is often the bigger cost factor over 3 years.

Which is better for families, ESET or Intego?

Both offer family plans for 5–10 devices. What matters: does the product have a dedicated parental-controls mode, screen-time management and a smooth setup. Details in the feature table.

Do I get better Mac/mobile support with ESET or Intego?

Platform support is listed in the comparison above. Generally: macOS performance is best with Bitdefender and Intego; Android protection is most mature with Bitdefender, Norton and Kaspersky.