ESET HOME Security
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FortiClient
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| Fact | ESET HOME Security | FortiClient |
|---|---|---|
| Company | ESET was founded in 1992 and has its headquarters in Bratislava, Slovakia. | Fortinet says it was founded in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2000. |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Parental controls | Yes | No |
| Password manager | No | No |
| Protection scope | complete security | complete security |
| Ransomware protection | Yes | Yes |
| Support | ESET lists technical support and troubleshooting resources for home customers. | FortiCare offers 24x7 support options, and FortiClient services include endpoint onboarding, provisioning, Security Fabric setup, vulnerability monitoring, and endpoint security monitoring. |
| Supported platforms | The download page offers installers for Windows, macOS, and Android, and the protection plans page lists iOS features including VPN and ESET HOME management. | Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android |
| Trial | ESET offers a free 30-day trial, and its home page says no credit card is required. | Fortinet says licensed FortiClient EMS is available to try through a trial request on its downloads page. |
ESET HOME Security plans
- Essential—
- Premium—
- Ultimate—
- ESET HOME Security Essential$59.99 a year
- ESET HOME Security Premium$79.99 a year
- ESET HOME Security Ultimate—
FortiClient plans
- FortiClient VPN-onlyFree
- FortiClient EPP/APT EditionPriced on request
- FortiClient Standalone EditionPriced on request
- FortiClient ZTNA EditionPriced on request
Pick ESET HOME Security if…
ESET HOME Security suits households seeking malware and ransomware protection across supported computers and mobile devices. Premium and Ultimate may suit users who also want VPN or identity protection features.
Pick FortiClient if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.