Updated September 29, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
ESET vs Ivacy
Where ESET and Ivacy differ
| Compare |  ESET | Ivacy ReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Devices | 3 to 25Higher | 10 |
| Server countries | 40 to 70 | from 100 |
| Money-back period | 30 days | 31 daysHigher |
| Protocols | WireGuard, IKEv2, OpenVPN UDP, OpenVPN TCP, Stealth, Wstunnel | TCP, UDP, L2TP, IKEV |
| Features | Kill switch, Split tunnelling, ObfuscationCovers more | Kill switch, Split tunnelling |
| Streaming services | Various streaming platforms | Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, ESPN, HBO |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOS, Android, iOS | Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Kodi, Raspberry Pi, Amazon Firestick, Huawei, Xbox, PlayStation, Roku, Routers, Smart TV, BlackBerry |
| Monthly price | Not confirmed | $12.95 |
| Long-term plan price | Not confirmed | $1.69 |
| Jurisdiction | BR | Not confirmed |
| Longest plan (months) | Not confirmed | 60 months |
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Key differences
- Ivacy scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 9.2.
- Devices is higher at ESET: 3 to 25 vs 10.
- Protocols: only ESET offers WireGuard, IKEv2, OpenVPN UDP.
- Protocols: only Ivacy offers TCP, UDP, L2TP.
- Features: only ESET offers Obfuscation.
- Streaming services: only ESET offers Various streaming platforms.
- Streaming services: only Ivacy offers Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu.
- Platforms: only ESET offers MacOS.
- Platforms: only Ivacy offers Mac, Linux, Chrome.
- Support channels: only ESET offers Community, Phone.
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.
Ivacy
Ivacy is built for businesses and households that want many devices covered by a single subscription. Its 60 month plan costs $1.69 a month, far below the $12.95 charged for a single month, and still unlocks streaming, a kill switch and split tunnelling.
Score breakdown
| Area | ESET | Ivacy |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 9.4Longest plan works out at $1.69 a month against a $12.95 single month rate. |
| Offer | 9.0 | 9.5Higher10 devices, from 100 server countries and streaming for Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu on a single subscription. |
| Privacy | 9.5Company is ESET, spol. s r.o., headquartered and registered in BR, founded 1992, with support across email, help centre and community. | 9.8Higher |
By the numbers
| Fact | ESET | Ivacy |
|---|---|---|
| Devices | 3 to 25 | 10 |
| Server countries | 40 to 70 | from 100 |
| Money-back period | 30 days | 31 days |
If neither fits
OpenVPN Access Server has devices at 2 to 2,000, against 3 to 25 for ESET and 10 for Ivacy.
OpenVPN Access Server reviewEvery fact side by side
| Fact | ESET | Ivacy |
|---|---|---|
| Features | No logs, Streaming, TravelCovers more | No logs, Streaming |
| Audience | Business | Business |
| Legal entity | ESET, spol. s r.o. | PMG Pte. Ltd. |
| Headquarters | Brazil | Singapore |
| Founded | 1992 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre, Community, Phone | Chat, Email, Help centre |
Antivirus
| Fact | ESET | Ivacy |
|---|---|---|
| First-year price | R$64.22 | Not confirmed |
| Free version | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Extras | VPN, Parental controls | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | ESET | Ivacy | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | Not confirmed | $12.95highest quarter | $9 |
| Long-term plan price | Not confirmed | $1.69lowest quarter | $4.50 |
| Devices | 3 to 25highest quarter | 10at the median | 10 |
| Server countries | 40 to 70above the median | from 100highest quarter | 62 |
| Money-back period | 30 daysat the median | 31 dayshighest quarter | 30 days |
| Longest plan (months) | Not confirmed | 60 monthshighest quarter | 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.
Ivacy
Pros
- The 60 month plan drops to $1.69 a month, the cheapest way in
- 10 devices, more than the site median of 7
- Streaming support covers Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu
Cons
- The single month plan costs $12.95, above the site median of €7.89
- Support runs on chat, email and help centre only
- Protocols are limited to TCP, UDP and L2TP, with no modern WireGuard option listed
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.
Ivacy
Who it suits
- Businesses covering a whole team on 10 devices
- People who stream Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu content through the same subscription
- Households mixing Windows, Mac and Linux from phones to smart TVs
Who should look elsewhere
- Sinew Software Systems, if you want a local password manager rather than a VPN
- Apple Inc., if your budget is a single small monthly payment
- ESET Brasil, if you need antivirus protection across many devices rather than a VPN
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
Ivacy
Current offer
Discount code
5 Year plan 87% OFF: $1.69/month, USD 101.55 for the first 60 months
Most Trending plan; 31 day money back guarantee
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Discount code
2 Year + 3 extra months 83% OFF: $2.14/month, USD 53.75 for the first 24 months
Includes 3 extra months; 31 day money back guarantee
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | ESET | Ivacy |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| Brazil | Yes | No |
| Bulgaria | No | Yes |
| Canada | Yes | No |
| Croatia | No | Yes |
| Cyprus | No | Yes |
| Czechia | No | Yes |
8 of 31 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.
Ivacy
What does Ivacy cost for a single month?+
The single month plan is priced at $12.95. That is the entry point, and it sits well above the site median of €7.89. Staying month to month therefore costs far more than committing to the long plan, so the annual commitment is where the saving sits.
What happens to the price on a long commitment?+
The 60 month plan works out at $1.69 a month, the cheapest way into Ivacy. The site median for long-term plans is €3.97, and the site midpoint for a single month is €7.89, so the gap is wide and the money back window makes the commitment reversible.