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Sophos HomeESET Endpoint Antivirus
Paid

Paid subscription with a free trial that needs no credit card.

 Paid

Requires a paid ESET business subscription and activation key.

Windows, macOS Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Remote management of antivirus for several family computers
  • Ransomware and phishing protection alongside malware scanning
  • Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux endpoints
  • Central management through cloud or on-premises ESET PROTECT console
  • Paid after the trial
  • No Linux or mobile version mentioned
  • Needs a paid business license key to activate
  • Extra features such as disk encryption and patch management require ESET PROTECT
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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