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ESET alternatives with a Linux app

The ESET listing does not include a Linux app. 4 of the 25 other antivirus apps in this directory list a Linux app.

ESET is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $12.99 per year for 1 device (Mobile Security for Android). 1 of them is free or has a free plan.

4 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from ESET

  1. Kaspersky

    Antivirus suites with a VPN and password manager on higher tiers

    • Kaspersky starts at $64.99 per year at renewal (Standard, 1 device), after a first year for $49.99. ESET starts at $12.99 per year for 1 device (Mobile Security for Android).
    • Only Kaspersky lists Linux and iOS apps.
    • Kaspersky also covers password manager and ad and tracker blocking.
    Kaspersky vs ESETKaspersky pricing and details

  2. ClamAV

    Free open-source antivirus engine and command-line scanner

    • ClamAV is free. ESET starts at $12.99 per year for 1 device (Mobile Security for Android).
    • ClamAV has a free plan. ESET does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only ClamAV lists a Linux app.
    • Only ESET lists an Android app.
    ClamAV vs ESETClamAV pricing and details

  3. CrowdStrike Falcon Go

    Small-business antivirus with USB device control and mobile protection

    • CrowdStrike Falcon Go starts at $59.99 per device / year, billed annually ($7.99 per device billed monthly). ESET starts at $12.99 per year for 1 device (Mobile Security for Android).
    • Only CrowdStrike Falcon Go lists Linux and iOS apps.
    • ESET also covers vPN.
    CrowdStrike Falcon Go vs ESETCrowdStrike Falcon Go pricing and details

  4. Huntress

    Managed endpoint detection and response with a 24/7 human SOC

    • Huntress starts at $8.99 per endpoint / month (Managed EDR, MSRP). ESET starts at $12.99 per year for 1 device (Mobile Security for Android).
    • Only Huntress lists a web app.
    • Only Huntress lists a Linux app.
    • Only ESET lists an Android app.
    Huntress pricing and details

Common questions

Which ESET alternatives have a Linux app?

Kaspersky, ClamAV, CrowdStrike Falcon Go and Huntress list a Linux app.

Does ESET have a Linux app?

The ESET listing does not include a Linux app. It lists macOS, Windows and Android.

Which of these antivirus apps are free?

ClamAV is free or has a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to ESET: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.