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ESET HOME Security vs Kaspersky: protection, price and renewal

Published 1 October 2026 · Prices checked on the official pages on 1 October 2026 · Protection: AV-Comparatives, Feb–May 2026

A head-to-head comparison of ESET HOME Security and Kaspersky: the result from the independent AV-Comparatives test and the prices on the official pages. No made-up scores.

Short answer: Kaspersky had the higher protection rate in the AV-Comparatives test (99.8% vs 98.5%, i.e. 5 attacks out of 400). ESET HOME Security has the cheaper first term (59.99 USD for 3 devices). The cheapest plan from Kaspersky covers more devices (5). Protection differences below one percentage point are small; the renewal price and the extras you need matter too.
ESET HOME SecurityKaspersky
AV-Comparatives protection (Feb–May 2026)98.5% (394/400)99.8% (399/400)
First-term price (cheapest plan)59.99 USD / 12 months
Essential · tax: see cart
69.99 USD / 12 months
Plus · excl. tax
Stated renewalnot clearly published106.99 USD / 12 months
Devices on that plan35
Money-back guarantee30 days30 days
What it includes (depending on plan)Antivirus, Firewall, VPNAntivirus, VPN, Password manager
LinkOfficial siteOfficial site

Currencies differ from one product to another (the market of the official page we checked), so prices in different currencies cannot be compared directly.

How to decide

If you have many devices, look at the number included. If the long-term budget matters, look at the renewal. If you want a VPN or password manager in the same bundle, look at the “What it includes” row.

See all products in the comparator or the table best antivirus 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Which protects better, ESET HOME Security or Kaspersky?

In the AV-Comparatives Real-World Protection test of Feb–May 2026 (400 attacks): ESET HOME Security 98.5%, Kaspersky 99.8%.

How much do ESET HOME Security and Kaspersky cost?

First term, on the official pages on 1 October 2026: ESET HOME Security 59.99 USD / 12 months, Kaspersky 69.99 USD / 12 months. Renewal: ESET HOME Security not clearly published, Kaspersky 106.99 USD / 12 months.