Yes, ESET is completely safe to use. That said, it isn’t quite as good as top competitors like Norton, and it doesn’t include many of the extra features that come with competitors’ plans. The best antivirus products on the market in 2023 cost about as much as ESET while providing a ton of better features — if you’re looking to replace ESET with a better alternative, you can follow my instructions for canceling your subscription, requesting a refund, and uninstalling ESET here.