Updated September 28, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
ESET Brasil vs Avira (Gen Digital)
ESET Brasil
Higher score in this comparison
Avira (Gen Digital)
Where ESET Brasil and Avira (Gen Digital) differ
| Compare | ESET BrasilReviewVisitVisit | Avira (Gen Digital)ReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| First-year price | R$64.22 | €47.95 |
| Devices | 1 to 25Higher | 1 |
| Platforms | Windows, Windows Server, MacOS, Android, iOSCovers more | Windows, MacOS, Android, iOS |
| Extras | VPN, Parental controls | VPN, Password manager |
| Money-back period | 30 days | 60 daysHigher |
| Renewal price | Not confirmed | €4.00 |
Same on both: Free version (Yes).
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Key differences
- ESET Brasil scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.1.
- Devices is higher at ESET Brasil: 1 to 25 vs 1.
- Platforms: only ESET Brasil offers Windows Server.
- Extras: only ESET Brasil offers Parental controls.
- Extras: only Avira (Gen Digital) offers Password manager.
- Money-back period is higher at Avira (Gen Digital): 60 days vs 30 days.
- Founded is lower at Avira (Gen Digital): 1986 vs 1992.
Our verdict on each
ESET Brasil
ESET Brasil suits Brazil-based households and small offices that want a free mobile app plus a paid plan bundling a VPN and parental controls. Its first-year price of BRL 64.22 ranks 1 of 36 on entry cost, with a 30 trial before you pay.
Avira (Gen Digital)
Avira (Gen Digital) suits readers who want a free tier or a short-term plan from a long-established security vendor, not readers shopping on server spread. VPN Pro costs €5.95 a month, with server coverage across 36 countries.
Score breakdown
| Area | ESET Brasil | Avira (Gen Digital) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.7HigherFirst-year price of BRL 64.22 ranks 1 of 36, below the €49.95 category median. | 9.1The renewal price is €4.00 against €3.97 for the field, and the first-year antivirus price is €47.95. |
| Offer | 9.2Higher | 8.6A free VPN tier, a free antivirus version, a free password manager plan, and support on email, phone and help centre. |
| Privacy | 9.2 | 9.9Higher |
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By the numbers
| Fact | ESET Brasil | Avira (Gen Digital) |
|---|---|---|
| Devices | 1 to 25 | 1 |
| Money-back period | 30 days | 60 days |
Side by side, item by item
| Extras | ESET Brasil | Avira (Gen Digital) |
|---|---|---|
| VPN | Yes | Yes |
| Password manager | No | Yes |
| Parental controls | Yes | No |
If neither fits
Comodo (Xcitium) has devices at 50, against 1 to 25 for ESET Brasil and 1 for Avira (Gen Digital).
Comodo (Xcitium) reviewHow they place
| Ranking | ESET Brasil | Avira (Gen Digital) |
|---|---|---|
| VPNs | 7 of 232 | 30 of 232 |
| Antivirus software | 6 of 93 | 18 of 93 |
| Free VPNs | 6 of 189 | 25 of 189 |
| Free antivirus | 4 of 62 | 12 of 62 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | ESET Brasil | Avira (Gen Digital) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Legal entity | KS Solucoes Corporativas Ltda | Avira Holding GmbH |
| Headquarters | Brazil | Germany |
| Founded | 1992 | 1986Lower |
| Support channels | Phone, Email, Help centre, Community | Email, Phone, Help centre, Community |
VPN
| Fact | ESET Brasil | Avira (Gen Digital) |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | Not confirmed | €5.95 |
| Long-term plan price | Not confirmed | €4.00 |
| Server countries | 40 to 70Higher | 36 |
| Features | No logs, Streaming, Travel | No logs, Streaming, Travel |
| Audience | Business | Not confirmed |
| Jurisdiction | BR | DE |
| Protocols | WireGuard, IKEv2, OpenVPN UDP, OpenVPN TCP, Stealth, Wstunnel | Not confirmed |
| Features | Kill switch, Split tunnelling, ObfuscationCovers more | Kill switch |
| Streaming services | Various streaming platforms | Streaming services (vendor claim: unblocks access to geo restricted services) |
| Owner | Not confirmed | Gen Digital Inc. |
| Longest plan (months) | Not confirmed | 12 months |
Password managers
| Fact | ESET Brasil | Avira (Gen Digital) |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | R$64.22 | Not confirmed |
| Free plan | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Family plan | Shared subscription covering 1 to 10 home devices for the whole household | Not confirmed |
| Security audit | Not confirmed | AV-TEST and AV-Comparatives test certifications, antivirus products only (2020) |
| Encryption | File, folder and USB encryption with military-grade encryption; full disk and removable media encryption (ESET Endpoint Encryption) for business | 256-bit encryption, bank-grade |
Parental controls
| Fact | ESET Brasil | Avira (Gen Digital) |
|---|---|---|
| Yearly price | R$64.22 to R$278.32 | Not confirmed |
Identity protection
| Fact | ESET Brasil | Avira (Gen Digital) |
|---|---|---|
| Free trial length | 30 days | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | ESET Brasil | Avira (Gen Digital) | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renewal price | Not confirmed | €4.00lowest quarter | €93.48 |
| Devices | 1 to 25highest quarter | 1lowest quarter | 10 |
| Money-back period | 30 daysat the median | 60 dayshighest quarter | 30 days |
Median across 52 listed providers.
Pros and cons
ESET Brasil
Pros
- First-year price of BRL 64.22 ranks 1 of 36, ahead of the €49.95 category median.
- Support runs on phone, email and help centre, with phone and email alongside self service material.
- Protection plans bundle vpn and parental controls, so one subscription carries a VPN and child controls.
Cons
- Device cover runs 1 to 25, short of the 50 that Comodo (Xcitium) covers, so wider estates must shop elsewhere.
- The free version is reached through the mobile security app rather than a desktop product, and the model is listed as free.
- The bundled VPN reaches 40 to 70, below the 74 median across antivirus listings.
Avira (Gen Digital)
Pros
- Free plan on the password manager and a free version of the antivirus, plus a free VPN model
- VPN Pro carries a 60 day money-back guarantee
- Password manager protection uses 256-bit encryption, bank-grade in the same bundle
Cons
- One device at a time on the VPN checkout, below the 8 for VPN plans
- Server spread of 36 countries trails the 46.5 across VPN plans
Who each suits
ESET Brasil
Who it suits
- Households in Brazil wanting one subscription to carry a VPN and child controls next to antivirus
- Small business buyers who need disk and removable media encryption alongside a server edition
- Readers who want a free mobile app and a paid trial before paying for anything
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who need very wide device cover, since plans stop at 1 to 25 where Comodo (Xcitium) reaches 50
- People fully inside the Apple ecosystem, where iOS, iPadOS and macOS already carry built in security
- Anyone budgeting in USD, since this line quotes BRL under BR where Vipre Security lists $14.99
Avira (Gen Digital)
Who it suits
- Readers who want a free VPN or free antivirus tier to start with
- People already inside the Gen Digital security bundle
- Travelers who mainly need a working connection, not a wide server choice
Who should look elsewhere
- Apple Inc. if you want a much lower monthly outlay from Apple services
- ESET Brasil if you need a wider device allowance than a single connection
- Sinew Software Systems if broad device coverage matters more than antivirus features
Current offers
ESET Brasil
Current offer
Discount code
Mes do Cliente ESET - ate 40% OFF: up to 40% off
Discount applies to the first term; promotional pricing valid for a limited period
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Free trial
Free 30-day trial of ESET protection: 30 days free
No credit card / no commitment
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Free trial
ESET Mobile Security: all Premium features free for 30 days: 30 days free
Premium features free for 30 days inside the Android app before upgrading
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Avira (Gen Digital)
Current offer
Free trial
Try for 1 month: 1 month
Payment method required; paid monthly subscription starts when the trial ends unless cancelled
Source, checked September 26, 2026
First period offer
45% off Avira Prime: 45% off
Site-wide offer banner on Avira product pages; subscription automatically renews
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | ESET Brasil | Avira (Gen Digital) |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Yes | No |
Questions about each
ESET Brasil
What does ESET Brasil cost in the first year, and what happens at renewal?+
First-year price is BRL 64.22, and that figure is also the entry price. Annual prices run BRL 64.22 to BRL 278.32, so a later term can cost more than the first. Plan for the top of the yearly range rather than the entry figure. A 30 trial and a 30 money back guarantee sit on the paid plans.
How many devices can one subscription protect?+
Plans cover 1 to 25. The range starts below the 5.5 median for antivirus listings and stops well short of 50, which Comodo (Xcitium) covers. A shared home subscription is offered for a household, so a family covers its own devices under one plan.
Avira (Gen Digital)
What does the Avira VPN cost each month?+
VPN Pro is €5.95 on the monthly subscription and €4.00 on the longest plan, which runs 12 months. The renewal price matches the long-term figure, so the annual rate is the one to watch. A free plan is also available.
How many devices can use the Avira VPN at once?+
The VPN checkout lists 1 device at a time, well under the 8 for VPN plans. Households with several phones and laptops will need a plan with a wider device allowance than this one.
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