Updated September 29, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team

ESET vs Surfshark One (Antivirus)

ESET scores 9.2 and Surfshark One (Antivirus) 8.5 out of 10. Compare their differences and shared features below.

ESET

9.2/10

Facts checked September 26, 2026.

Surfshark One (Antivirus)

8.5/10

Facts checked September 26, 2026.

What sets them apart

ESET vs Surfshark One (Antivirus)
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ESETESET
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Surfshark One (Antivirus)Surfshark One (Antivirus)
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First-year priceR$64.22€75.33
Devices3 to 25Higher5
PlatformsWindows, MacOS, Android, iOSCovers moreWindows, MacOS, Android
Free versionYesHas itNo
ExtrasVPN, Parental controlsCovers moreVPN
Money-back period30 daysNot confirmed

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Key differences

  • ESET scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 8.5.
  • Devices is higher at ESET: 3 to 25 vs 5.
  • Platforms: only ESET offers iOS.
  • Free version: only ESET.
  • Extras: only ESET offers Parental controls.
  • Support channels: only ESET offers Community, Phone.
  • Support channels: only Surfshark One (Antivirus) offers Chat.
  • Founded is lower at ESET: 1992 vs 2018.

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.

Read the full ESET review

Surfshark One (Antivirus)

Surfshark One puts antivirus and a VPN in the same subscription, which separates it from the plans next to it. It suits households that want one bill across a few devices, with a first-year price of €75.33 and a monthly option at €2.49.

Read the full Surfshark One (Antivirus) review

Score breakdown

ESET vs Surfshark One (Antivirus)
AreaESETSurfshark One (Antivirus)
CostNot confirmed8.4
Offer9.0Higher8.9Extras list a VPN, cover runs to 5 devices on Windows, macOS and Android, and a trial of 7 days is offered.
Privacy9.5HigherCompany is ESET, spol. s r.o., headquartered and registered in BR, founded 1992, with support across email, help centre and community.8.1

Where each is licensed and available

ESET vs Surfshark One (Antivirus)
CountryESETSurfshark One (Antivirus)
HeadquartersBrazilNetherlands

A third option

CrowdStrike Falcon Go has devices at up to 100, against 3 to 25 for ESET and 5 for Surfshark One (Antivirus).

CrowdStrike Falcon Go review

Where these facts come from

ESET

  • eset.com: 10 facts, checked September 26, 2026

Surfshark One (Antivirus)

  • surfshark.com: 10 facts, checked September 26, 2026

How they place

ESET vs Surfshark One (Antivirus)
RankingESETSurfshark One (Antivirus)
Antivirus software7 of 9211 of 92

Every fact side by side

ESET vs Surfshark One (Antivirus)
FactESETSurfshark One (Antivirus)
Pricing modelNot confirmedBudget
Legal entityESET, spol. s r.o.Surfshark B.V.
HeadquartersBrazilNetherlands
Founded1992Lower2018
Support channelsEmail, Help centre, Community, PhoneEmail, Chat, Help centre

Privacy tools

ESET vs Surfshark One (Antivirus)
FactESETSurfshark One (Antivirus)
Free planNot confirmedNo
Free plan limitsNot confirmed7-day free trial, 3 devices
ProtocolsWireGuard, IKEv2, OpenVPN UDP, OpenVPN TCP, Stealth, WstunnelDoh
Logging policyNot confirmedNo-logs policy, independently verified by Deloitte in 2023 and 2025; RAM-only server network
JurisdictionBRNL
Privacy tool typeNot confirmedPrivate dns, Ad blocker, Search

Identity protection

ESET vs Surfshark One (Antivirus)
FactESETSurfshark One (Antivirus)
Monthly priceNot confirmed€2.49
Insurance amountNot confirmed$1,000,000
Free trial lengthNot confirmed7 days

Where each stands against the rest

ESET vs Surfshark One (Antivirus)
FactESETSurfshark One (Antivirus)Median
Devices3 to 25highest quarter5below the median10
Money-back period30 daysat the medianNot confirmed30 days

Median across 51 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.

Surfshark One (Antivirus)

Pros

  • Extras include a VPN, so protection and privacy arrive on one subscription (vpn)
  • Covers 5 devices on Windows, macOS and Android
  • A trial of 7 days lets you test the paid tier first

Cons

  • No free version, so a subscription is the only way to run the protection
  • Support runs on email, chat and help centre, with no phone line among them
  • 5 devices sits under the group median of 7

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.

Surfshark One (Antivirus)

Who it suits

  • Readers who already pay for a VPN and want malware protection on the same bill
  • Households that fit within 5 covered devices
  • People who want one subscription across security tools rather than several separate buys

Who should look elsewhere

  • Apple Inc. users, who get security features across iOS, iPadOS and macOS from the operating system itself
  • Comodo (Xcitium) users who need room for 50 devices on a single plan
  • ESET Brasil readers after a different first-year quote, since its first-year price is BRL 64.22

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

Surfshark One (Antivirus)

Current offer

  • First period offer

    Surfshark One 24-month plan with 3 extra months: EUR 75.33 for the first 27 months (Save 85%)

    Surfshark One plan on the 24-month term; Starter EUR 67.23 and One+ EUR 121.23 also discounted; VAT may apply

    Source, checked September 26, 2026

  • Free trial

    Free trial: 7 days free

    Free trial limited to 3 devices; 30-day money-back guarantee if you subscribe after the trial

    Source, checked September 26, 2026

Country by country

ESET vs Surfshark One (Antivirus)
CountryESETSurfshark One (Antivirus)
BrazilYesNo
CanadaYesNo
United StatesYesNo

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.

Surfshark One (Antivirus)

What does Surfshark One cost at the start and after renewal?+

The first-year price is €75.33, and the monthly option is listed at €2.49. Set the opening figure against the group median of €49.95. What a renewal costs depends on the checkout terms, so the total shown at the point of payment is the figure to check.

Does the plan include a VPN or is that bought separately?+

A VPN is bundled into the same plan and listed among the extras, so antivirus and privacy cover arrive on one subscription rather than two. That bundling is what separates this offer from antivirus sold on its own. Around 97.1% of the products in this group also bundle a VPN.

ESET

ESET

Higher score in this comparison

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