Updated September 29, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
ESET vs Trend Micro
What sets them apart
| Compare |  ESET |  Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Devices | 3 to 25Higher | 3 to 10 |
| Jurisdiction | BR | JP |
| Features | Kill switch, Split tunnelling, Obfuscation | Screen time, Web filter |
| Streaming services | Various streaming platforms | Streaming |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOS, Android, iOS | Windows, MacOS, Chrome OS, Android, iOSCovers more |
| Monthly price | Not confirmed | $4.17 to $5.83 |
| Long-term plan price | Not confirmed | $29.95 |
| Server countries | 40 to 70 | Not confirmed |
| Money-back period | 30 days | Not confirmed |
| Protocols | WireGuard, IKEv2, OpenVPN UDP, OpenVPN TCP, Stealth, Wstunnel | Not confirmed |
| Owner | Not confirmed | Trend Micro Incorporated |
| Longest plan (months) | Not confirmed | 12 months |
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Key differences
- Trend Micro scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.2.
- Devices is higher at ESET: 3 to 25 vs 3 to 10.
- Features: only ESET offers Kill switch, Split tunnelling, Obfuscation.
- Features: only Trend Micro offers Screen time, Web filter.
- Streaming services: only ESET offers Various streaming platforms.
- Streaming services: only Trend Micro offers Streaming.
- Platforms: only Trend Micro offers Chrome OS.
- Support channels: only ESET offers Email.
- Support channels: only Trend Micro offers Chat.
- Founded is lower at Trend Micro: 1988 vs 1992.
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.
Trend Micro
Trend Micro packs antivirus, a VPN, a password manager and parental controls into a single subscription, which suits households that prefer a single bill. Maximum Security covers 3 to 10 and costs $74.95 in the first year, above the €49.95 median on this site.
Score breakdown
| Area | ESET | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 9.1Maximum Security runs $74.95 in the first year, above the €49.95 median while the Trend Micro VPN term price of $29.95 sits under €3.97. |
| Offer | 9.0 | 9.5Higher |
| Privacy | 9.5Company is ESET, spol. s r.o., headquartered and registered in BR, founded 1992, with support across email, help centre and community. | 9.6Higher |
Side by side, item by item
| Features | ESET | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Kill switch | Yes | No |
| Split tunnelling | Yes | No |
| Obfuscation | Yes | No |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | ESET | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| VPNs | 8 of 232 | 21 of 232 |
| Antivirus software | 7 of 92 | 16 of 92 |
| Free VPNs | 7 of 189 | 17 of 189 |
| Free antivirus | 5 of 62 | 12 of 62 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | ESET | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Features | No logs, Streaming, TravelCovers more | Streaming |
| Audience | Business | Business |
| Pricing model | Not confirmed | Free |
| Legal entity | ESET, spol. s r.o. | Trend Micro Incorporated |
| Headquarters | Brazil | Japan |
| Founded | 1992 | 1988Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre, Community, Phone | Chat, Phone, Help centre, Community |
Antivirus
| Fact | ESET | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| First-year price | R$64.22 | $74.95 |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Extras | VPN, Parental controls | VPN, Password manager, Parental controlsCovers more |
Privacy tools
| Fact | ESET | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Free plan limits | Not confirmed | Free standalone tools and apps only (HouseCall scanner, Deepfake Inspector, Password Generator); full multi-device protection requires a paid subscription |
| Logging policy | Not confirmed | Collects information you provide plus certain information automatically from your devices; per-product data collection disclosure with opt-out |
Parental controls
| Fact | ESET | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Yearly price | Not confirmed | $74.95 |
Identity protection
| Fact | ESET | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance amount | Not confirmed | $1,000,000 |
| Free trial length | Not confirmed | 7 days |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | ESET | Trend Micro | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | Not confirmed | $4.17 to $5.83lowest quarter | $9 |
| Long-term plan price | Not confirmed | $29.95highest quarter | $4.50 |
| Devices | 3 to 25highest quarter | 3 to 10at the median | 10 |
| Server countries | 40 to 70above the median | Not confirmed | 62 |
| Money-back period | 30 daysat the median | Not confirmed | 30 days |
| Longest plan (months) | Not confirmed | 12 monthsat 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.
Trend Micro
Pros
- Free utilities are on offer, with a scanner, a deepfake inspector and a password generator
- The subscription adds a VPN, a password manager and parental controls to the antivirus core
- Maximum Security runs on Windows, macOS and Chrome OS and covers 3 to 10
Cons
- Maximum Security at $74.95 for the first year sits above the €49.95 site median
- The free plan limits cover single-purpose utilities only, so a household needs a paid plan for full protection
- The logging policy holds what you supply plus some data read automatically from your device, with an opt-out per product
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.
Trend Micro
Who it suits
- Households mixing desktop and mobile across Windows, macOS and Chrome OS
- Parents wanting screen time and web filtering in the same subscription
- People after protection and a VPN together, a pairing 97.1% of the brands here offer
Who should look elsewhere
- Apple Inc., when the devices in the household are Apple hardware
- Comodo (Xcitium), whose free edition reaches 50
- ESET Brasil, whose 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
Trend Micro
Current offer
First period offer
Maximum Security 5 devices 12 months, 29% off first year: USD 74.95 instead of USD 104.95
Introductory purchase price valid for the first term of a new subscription; renews each year at the then-current subscription renewal price; pricing subject to change
Source, checked September 26, 2026
First period offer
Internet Security 3 devices 12 months, 29% off first year: USD 59.95 instead of USD 83.95
Introductory purchase price valid for the first term of a new subscription; renews each year at the then-current subscription renewal price; pricing subject to change
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | ESET | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | No | Yes |
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| Denmark | No | Yes |
| Egypt | No | Yes |
| Finland | No | Yes |
| France | No | Yes |
| Germany | No | Yes |
8 of 39 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.
Trend Micro
What does the first year of Maximum Security cost?+
Maximum Security lists $74.95 for the first year, and the same figure appears as the yearly price of $74.95 on that plan. That sits above the €49.95 median first-year price across the brands compared here.
How many devices does a subscription cover?+
Maximum Security covers 3 to 10 depending on the plan, which reaches the 10 upper quartile for device counts among the brands here. A larger household would look at a higher tier rather than this range.