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2026

ESET vs McAfee

ESET and McAfee 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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McAfee

McAfee+ delivers a practical security package for households with many devices. The suite covers Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS, and includes VPN, identity protection, and optional parental controls. Setup is quick and the interface straightforward. Worth noting: performance can vary by system, and the renewal price sits noticeably above the introductory offer.

Recorded introductory priceCHF 39.90 Recorded renewal priceCHF 84.90 PlatformsWindows, Mac, Android, iPhone / iPad

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Our Verdict

Complete ratings are missing for an overall comparison.

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

Performance rating: ESET —/10, McAfee —/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	McAfee
Real-time protection	In the product range	In the product range
Built-in VPN	Not confirmed	In the product range
Password manager	Not confirmed	Not confirmed
Anti-tracking / anti-phishing	In the product range	Not confirmed
Parental controls	Not confirmed	In the product range
Identity protection	Not confirmed	In the product range
Low system impact	In the product range	Not confirmed
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 McAfee

How are ESET and McAfee rated overall?

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

How do their performance ratings compare?

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