Trend Micro vs ESET
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Cybersecurity Software for Small Business (2026). Last verified June 4, 2026.
The short answer
Trend Micro ranks higher on Top 11 (#5 vs #6) for Small business IT buyers choosing endpoint protection and security tools. Robust, multi-layered protection that's simple to deploy and requires minimal administration.
At a glance
| Trend Micro | ESET | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #5 / The 11 Best Cybersecurity Software for Small Business (2026) | #6 / The 11 Best Cybersecurity Software for Small Business (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.6 | 8.4 |
| Best for | Best for set-and-forget reliability | Best for low resource usage |
| Pricing | $$ ($35 to $70/endpoint/year) | $$ ($30 to $60/endpoint/year) |
| HQ | Tokyo, Japan | Bratislava, Slovakia |
| Founded | 1988 | 1992 |
Trend Micro
Robust, multi-layered protection that's simple to deploy and requires minimal administration.
www.trendmicro.com/en_us/business/products/security-suite/worry-free.htmlSee full entry in The 11 Best Cybersecurity Software for Small Business (2026)
ESET
Highly effective security with a famously lightweight agent, ideal for older hardware.
www.eset.com/us/business/See full entry in The 11 Best Cybersecurity Software for Small Business (2026)
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