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It offers advanced parental controls including app blocking, screen time management, and content filtering—features Bitdefender only provides at a basic level. ESET also covers up to 30 devices vs Bitdefender's 10, making it more economical for households with multiple phones, tablets, and computers."},{"question":"Does Bitdefender or ESET slow down your computer more?","answer":"Bitdefender has significantly lower system impact, using 3-5% CPU on average compared to ESET's 5-7%. For gaming and resource-intensive tasks, Bitdefender's lighter footprint makes it the better choice. Most users won't notice a difference in everyday use, but Bitdefender pulls ahead in performance-critical scenarios."},{"question":"Is the VPN included or do you have to pay extra?","answer":"ESET includes a VPN with 200 MB/day free (unlimited via paid upgrade). Bitdefender does not include a VPN—you must pay an additional $5.99/month for Bitdefender Premium VPN. If you need VPN functionality without extra cost, ESET is the better value."},{"question":"Which has better malware detection?","answer":"Bitdefender has a higher detection rate at 99.5% vs ESET's 98.8% according to independent AV-TEST lab certifications. Bitdefender also scored 323/324 detections vs ESET's 321/324. The 0.7% difference is real but not enormous; both exceed industry standards for consumer antivirus."},{"question":"Which is cheaper for multiple devices?","answer":"ESET is substantially cheaper for multiple devices. ESET covers up to 30 devices for $39.99/year, while Bitdefender covers 10 devices for $59.99/year. For a family with 5+ devices, ESET's multi-device value is unbeatable—you'd pay $150+ with Bitdefender for the same coverage."}],"relatedComparisons":[{"slug":"bitdefender-vs-eset","title":"Bitdefender vs ESET","category":"software"},{"slug":"bitdefender-vs-windows-defender","title":"Bitdefender vs Windows Defender","category":"software"},{"slug":"bitdefender-vs-malwarebytes","title":"Bitdefender vs Malwarebytes","category":"software"},{"slug":"bitdefender-vs-norton","title":"Bitdefender vs Norton","category":"software"},{"slug":"sentinelone-vs-bitdefender","title":"SentinelOne vs Bitdefender","category":"software"},{"slug":"crowdstrike-vs-bitdefender","title":"CrowdStrike vs Bitdefender","category":"software"},{"slug":"kaspersky-vs-eset","title":"Kaspersky vs ESET","category":"software"},{"slug":"bitdefender-vs-kaspersky","title":"Bitdefender vs Kaspersky","category":"software"},{"slug":"kaspersky-vs-eset)","title":"Kaspersky vs ESET","category":"software"},{"slug":"wordpress-vs-wix","title":"WordPress vs Wix","category":"software"},{"slug":"slack-vs-microsoft-teams","title":"Slack vs Microsoft Teams","category":"software"},{"slug":"canva-vs-photoshop","title":"Canva vs Photoshop","category":"software"}],"relatedBlogPosts":[{"slug":"best-streaming-services-in-2026-top-picks-for-every-budget-interest","title":"Best Streaming Services in 2026: Top Picks for Every Budget & Interest","excerpt":"Navigating the crowded streaming landscape in 2026 can be overwhelming. 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