Updated September 29, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
ESET vs Norton
ESET vs Norton: the differences
| Compare |  ESET |  Norton |
|---|---|---|
| Devices | 3 to 25Higher | 10 to 20 |
| Server countries | 40 to 70 | from 100 |
| Money-back period | 30 days | 60 daysHigher |
| Protocols | WireGuard, IKEv2, OpenVPN UDP, OpenVPN TCP, Stealth, Wstunnel | Mimic, WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPsec |
| Features | Kill switch, Split tunnelling, Obfuscation | Kill switch, Multi hop, Obfuscation |
| Streaming services | Various streaming platforms | Streaming |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOS, Android, iOS | Windows, MacOS, iOS, Android, Google TV, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chrome extension, Edge extension, Firefox extensionCovers more |
| Monthly price | Not confirmed | €2.08 |
| No-logs audit | Not confirmed | VerSprite, July 2025 (Technical Privacy Impact Assessment) |
| Renewal price | Not confirmed | $49.99 to $99.99 |
| Jurisdiction | BR | Not confirmed |
| Owner | Not confirmed | Gen Digital Inc. |
| Longest plan (months) | Not confirmed | 24 months |
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Key differences
- Norton scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.2.
- Devices is higher at ESET: 3 to 25 vs 10 to 20.
- Protocols: only ESET offers IKEv2, OpenVPN UDP, OpenVPN TCP.
- Protocols: only Norton offers Mimic, OpenVPN, IPsec.
- Features: only ESET offers Split tunnelling.
- Features: only Norton offers Multi hop.
- Streaming services: only ESET offers Various streaming platforms.
- Streaming services: only Norton offers Streaming.
- Platforms: only Norton offers Google TV, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV.
- Support channels: only ESET offers Email.
Our verdict on each
ESET
ESET suits households that want antivirus, a VPN and parental controls in one plan, with device counts of 3 to 25 on shared subscriptions. Buyers who put server reach first may prefer Namecheap, since ESET's 40 to 70 sits below the wider VPN field.
Norton
Norton packs a VPN, password manager, parental controls and identity monitoring into a single subscription, so it suits households already paying Gen Digital for security. The Deluxe bundle opens at $19.99 for a first year, and the renewal figure is what decides the real cost.
Score breakdown
| Area | ESET | Norton |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 9.3Entry price of €2.08 a month is low, but the bundle renewal of $49.99 to $99.99 pulls the axis down. |
| Offer | 9.0 | 9.3Higher |
| Privacy | 9.5Company is ESET, spol. s r.o., headquartered and registered in BR, founded 1992, with support across email, help centre and community. | 9.9Higher |
How they place
| Ranking | ESET | Norton |
|---|---|---|
| VPNs | 8 of 232 | 19 of 232 |
| Antivirus software | 7 of 92 | 14 of 92 |
| Free VPNs | 7 of 189 | 15 of 189 |
| Free antivirus | 5 of 62 | 10 of 62 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | ESET | Norton |
|---|---|---|
| Features | No logs, Streaming, TravelCovers more | No logs, Streaming |
| Audience | Business | Not confirmed |
| Pricing model | Not confirmed | Free |
| Legal entity | ESET, spol. s r.o. | NortonLifeLock Ireland Limited |
| Headquarters | Brazil | United States |
| Founded | 1992 | 1982Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre, Community, PhoneCovers more | Phone, Help centre, Community |
Antivirus
| Fact | ESET | Norton |
|---|---|---|
| First-year price | R$64.22 | $19.99 |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Extras | VPN, Parental controls | VPN, Password manager, Parental controlsCovers more |
Identity protection
| Fact | ESET | Norton |
|---|---|---|
| Credit bureaus monitored | Not confirmed | 1 to 3 |
| Insurance amount | Not confirmed | $1,050,000 to $3,000,000 |
| Family plan price | Not confirmed | $18.75 to $52.50 |
| Free trial length | Not confirmed | 7 days |
Password managers
| Fact | ESET | Norton |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Not confirmed | $9.99 |
| Free plan | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Encryption | Not confirmed | Encrypted online vault; data stored encrypted in the cloud |
Parental controls
| Fact | ESET | Norton |
|---|---|---|
| Yearly price | Not confirmed | $49.99 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | ESET | Norton | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | Not confirmed | €2.08lowest quarter | €7.99 |
| Devices | 3 to 25highest quarter | 10 to 20highest quarter | 10 |
| Server countries | 40 to 70above the median | from 100highest quarter | 62 |
| Renewal price | Not confirmed | $49.99 to $99.99above the median | $12 |
| Money-back period | 30 daysat the median | 60 dayshighest quarter | 30 days |
| Longest plan (months) | Not confirmed | 24 monthsabove the median | 12 months |
Median across 139 listed providers.
Pros and cons
ESET
Pros
- Antivirus plans bundle a VPN and parental controls as vpn and parental controls.
- The VPN supports WireGuard, IKEv2 and OpenVPN UDP plus kill switch, split tunnelling and obfuscation for routing and connection control.
- Plans cover 3 to 25 with a money back window of 30 days.
Cons
- The first year price of BRL 64.22 sits above the €49.95 median across the site.
- Server reach stops at 40 to 70, short of the 86.75 upper quartile on the site.
Norton
Pros
- Bundle plans put the VPN, password manager and parental controls on one subscription, as vpn, password manager and parental controls shows.
- The no-logs policy carries an external review, recorded as VerSprite, July 2025 (Technical Privacy Impact Assessment).
- Device allowance of 10 to 20 runs above the site median of 7.
Cons
- Renewal sets the real cost: $49.99 to $99.99 on renewal against a first year of $19.99 on the Deluxe bundle.
- Support runs on phone, help centre and community, so email and live chat sit outside the listed channels.
- Split tunnelling is absent from kill switch, multi hop and obfuscation, which lists a kill switch, multi hop and obfuscation.
Who each suits
ESET
Who it suits
- Households sharing one plan across 3 to 25.
- Families that want parental controls in the same subscription.
- Small business users covered by a business focused provider.
Who should look elsewhere
- Travelers who need broader server reach, since Namecheap lists from 100.
Norton
Who it suits
- Households wanting a VPN, a password manager, parental controls and identity monitoring on one bill
- Families with several phones, laptops and smart TVs sharing an account of 10 to 20 devices
- Existing subscribers to the Deluxe bundle paying $19.99 for a first year who want the VPN added
Who should look elsewhere
- Apple Inc., at $0.99 a month, for readers who want a standalone service instead of a bundle
- ESET Brasil, covering 3 to 25 devices, for households shopping mainly on device count
- Sinew Software Systems, at $1.99 a month, for passwords alone
Current offers
ESET
Current offer
Discount code
ESET Customer Month: up to 40% off
Promotional banner on the ESET Brasil home and plans pages; applies to ESET HOME Security plans in Brazil
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Free trial
Free 30-day trial of ESET HOME Security: 30 days
Download from the ESET Brasil site; FAQ also says the 30-day return policy gives a full refund of the purchase price.
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Norton
Current offer
Discount code
50% off first year on Norton VPN Standard: 50% OFF: EUR 24.99 first year against EUR 49.99
Ireland storefront; Norton VPN Standard 1 device; 1 Year plan; renews at EUR 49.99/year; price subject to change
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Free trial
Norton VPN 7 Day free trial: 7 days free
Payment method required; paid subscription starts at EUR 24.99/year and automatically renews at EUR 49.99/year
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | ESET | Norton |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | No | Yes |
| Australia | No | Yes |
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Cambodia | No | Yes |
| Chile | No | Yes |
| China | No | Yes |
| Colombia | No | Yes |
| Costa Rica | No | Yes |
8 of 58 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
ESET
How much does ESET cost?+
The first year price is BRL 64.22. Long term plan prices across the site sit at a median of €3.97, so weigh those against the introductory figure rather than assuming one carries the other.
Who is ESET aimed at?+
ESET is built for a business audience, and its protection plans carry a VPN and parental controls as extras. Devices per plan range across 3 to 25, so a household can share one plan without separate subscriptions.
Norton
How much is Norton at entry, and can I try it first?+
The Norton VPN plan starts at €2.08 a month, and the longest term runs 24 months. A free trial of 7 days is offered on downloads, and the money back window of 60 days covers a longer evaluation on a paid plan.
What does Norton cost when the subscription renews?+
Renewal is where the price moves. The first year of the Deluxe bundle is listed at $19.99, while renewal prices run $49.99 to $99.99. A separate yearly Norton Family plan sits at $49.99, so weigh the renewal figure against what follows the introductory period.