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ESET vs Trend Micro

ESET sells cybersecurity for all business sizes and enterprise organizations. Trend Micro is a cybersecurity company whose TrendAI business sells enterprise security, including TrendAI Vision One. CISO Tribune files both under EDR and XDR. This page sets the two records side by side: what each sells, where it is based, who owns and funds it, the customers it names and its recent news, each fact numbered to its source.

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ESET vs Trend Micro: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
ESETESET sells cybersecurity for all business sizes and enterprise organizations.eset.comTrend MicroTrend Micro is a cybersecurity company whose TrendAI business sells enterprise security, including TrendAI Vision One.trendmicro.com
What it sells
  • ESET HOME Security[4]Home security plans named ESET HOME Security Premium and ESET HOME Security Ultimate.
  • ESET NOD32[1]ESET NOD32 includes limited AI security capabilities.
  • ESET Secure Authentication[7]A service from ESET with a Web Console for 2FA accounts, users and components.
  • TrendAI Deep Discovery Inspector[19]Version 7.0 includes an active scanner for device discovery as a Vision One network sensor.
  • Phish Insight[20]Service that involves phishing simulation emails sent to employees.
Categories
Headquarters
Not stated on its pagesTokyo, Japan[3][25]
Founded
Not stated on its pages1988[3]
Ownership and funding
Not stated on its pagesPublic (TSE: 4704)[2][7][10][14]
Named customers
Not stated on its pages
  • Amazon MGM Studios[4]
  • Decathlon[5]
  • Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board[6]
Recent news
Not stated on its pages
  • October 19, 2026Trend Micro announced up to 10 billion yen toward a cyber resilience initiative aimed at strengthening security for Japanese organizations.[12]
  • September 29, 2026TrendAI opened a private preview of Autonomous Vulnerability Discovery, a service that finds, validates and checks fixes for flaws in customer source code.[7]
  • August 20, 2026TrendAI, an enterprise business unit of Trend Micro, announced it has passed $1 billion in global AWS Marketplace sales.[28]
  • August 19, 2026TrendLife, the consumer business unit of Trend Micro, announced the availability of TrendLife Kaleida, an AI solution designed for families.[27]
  • August 13, 2026Trend Micro reported second-quarter 2026 results for the period ended June 30, with annual recurring revenue above 1.7 billion US dollars, up 5%.[8]
G2 and Gartner Peer Insights
  • G2: listed, seen November 10, 2026[8]
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
  • G2: listed, seen November 3, 2026[14]
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
Who it fits
Not written yetFrom its own pages, Trend Micro sells mainly to enterprise organizations, and says it serves them across many countries. TrendAI is the enterprise security business of Trend Micro. Trend Micro describes the businesses in its portfolio as each serving distinct customers, markets, and needs. Apex One is available on-premises and as a service, so both deployment models appear. Phish Insight is used by customers' IT administrators, who upload the recipients of the service. Trend Micro also offers security for devices, identity, and privacy at home and on mobile.
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November 4, 2026October 10, 2026

Where they overlap

  • ESET and Trend Micro are both filed under EDR and XDR.

Where they differ, field by field

  • ESET's primary category is Endpoint protection platforms; Trend Micro's is EDR and XDR.
  • ESET is also filed under Encryption, tokenization and key management and Mobile security. Trend Micro is also filed under Cloud-native application protection (CNAPP) and Email security.
  • ESET lists ESET HOME Security, ESET NOD32 and ESET Secure Authentication. Trend Micro lists TrendAI Deep Discovery Inspector and Phish Insight.
  • Trend Micro is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
  • Trend Micro was founded in 1988.
  • Trend Micro is a public company listed on TSE as 4704.
  • Trend Micro publicly names Amazon MGM Studios, Decathlon and Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board.

What it sells: ESET

What ESET NOD32 does[1]
ESET NOD32 includes limited AI security capabilities, powered by the existing multilayered technologies of ESET. Essential, Premium and Ultimate plans from ESET provide advanced AI security capabilities powered by specialized AI technologies.
What ESET Secure Authentication does[7]
ESET runs ESET Secure Authentication as a service. ESET Secure Authentication has a Web Console where customers activate 2FA for their accounts and manage users and components.

What it sells: Trend Micro

What TrendAI Deep Discovery Inspector does[19]
TrendAI Deep Discovery Inspector (DDI) 7.0, build 7.0.1066, has been released. DDI 7.0 includes an active scanner for device discovery as a Vision One network sensor. DDI 7.0 supports upgrading from DDI version 6.7 or 6.8.
What Phish Insight does[20]
Phish Insight collects and transmits data to Trend Micro as part of using the service. IT administrators sign up and receive a verification email.

Questions about ESET and Trend Micro

What do ESET and Trend Micro sell?
ESET sells ESET HOME Security, ESET NOD32 and ESET Secure Authentication. Trend Micro sells TrendAI Deep Discovery Inspector and Phish Insight.
Are ESET and Trend Micro in the same category?
They share EDR and XDR. ESET's primary category is Endpoint protection platforms and Trend Micro's is EDR and XDR.
Where are ESET and Trend Micro headquartered?
Trend Micro is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
When were ESET and Trend Micro founded?
Trend Micro was founded in 1988.
Who owns ESET and Trend Micro?
Trend Micro is a public company listed on TSE as 4704.
Which customers do ESET and Trend Micro name?
Trend Micro publicly names Amazon MGM Studios, Decathlon and Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board.
Who are ESET and Trend Micro sold to?
From its own pages, Trend Micro sells mainly to enterprise organizations, and says it serves them across many countries.
What have ESET and Trend Micro announced recently?
October 19, 2026: Trend Micro announced up to 10 billion yen toward a cyber resilience initiative aimed at strengthening security for Japanese organizations.

About ESET

ESET sells cybersecurity for all business sizes and enterprise organizations. ESET describes its cybersecurity as powered by 35+ years of human expertise, 11 Research and Development Centers around the globe and local customer care. ESET offers expert-led, AI-powered scam protection for digital life. ESET sells real-time antivirus protection that shields against malware, theft, AI-driven scams, phishing, ransomware and more.

Anti-Phishing from ESET shields users from scams and fake websites attempting to access sensitive information or feed them fake news. ESET uses monitoring and expert-driven detection to spot suspicious AI behavior. ESET scans AI-generated responses to block phishing, malware and scams. ESET protection covers PCs, laptops, smartphones, smart TVs and IoT devices. ESET protection includes locking and tracking of missing devices, secured access to a webcam and monitoring of microphone activity.

ESET provides Firewall, Wi-Fi and network shield features that filter unwanted content, secure access to a network and test a home router and smart devices for vulnerabilities. ESET provides a secured browser mode and safeguards screens from unwanted access. ESET offers encryption of sensitive data and photos, including files and USBs. ESET helps manage website notifications and permissions and remove metadata from images uploaded to a browser, such as capture time and location.

VPN for Router protects every device on a home network with one setup. Essential, Premium and Ultimate plans from ESET provide advanced AI security capabilities powered by specialized AI technologies. ESET NOD32 includes limited AI security capabilities, powered by the existing multilayered technologies of ESET.[4]

Proactive Identity Protection from ESET covers credit score monitoring, dark web scanning for data leaks and 24/7 recovery services. ESET dark web scanning covers thousands of websites, including those on the Dark Web, blogs and other data sources, to detect the illegal trading of personal information. Credit Report Monitoring from ESET gives instant online access to credit reports and scores from one credit bureau. Social Media Identity Monitoring from ESET monitors Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram accounts for inappropriate activity and posts that could be perceived as violent. Identity Threat Alert from ESET keeps users updated on major data breaches, identity theft incidents and new identity theft laws. Lost Wallet Assistance helps cancel and replace credit, debit and ATM cards if a wallet is lost or stolen. ESET identity recovery includes $1M insurance and restoration services from Certified Protection Experts, based in the U.S., available 24/7.

ESET sells protection of AI conversations and autonomous AI agents from threats in the AI ecosystem. ESET sells antivirus for computers, servers, mobiles and cloud VMs, with the multilayered ESET LiveSense technology applied. Firewall, web and device control from ESET secures network traffic, blocks risky websites and controls external devices. ESET LiveGuard technology is used in a cloud-based deobfuscation, sandboxing and zero day protection service. ESET offers a Vulnerability & Patch Management module. ESET offers ESET Endpoint Security for macOS, with version 10.0.2200.0 available to download.[5]

ESET runs ESET Secure Authentication as a service. ESET Secure Authentication has a Web Console where customers activate 2FA for their accounts and manage users and components.[2][6][7]

ESET on the record

Sources

ESET full record

  1. [1]ESET Cybersecurity | Enterprise, Business and Home Solutions | ESETESET · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Debunking five myths about business encryptionESET · eset.com · published July 9, 2025 · Tier A
  3. [3]Press releases listESET · eset.com · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]Clarification on Australia VPN Server Availability – ESET HOME Security Premium vs Ultimate - ESET Internet Security & ESET Smart Security Premium & ESET Security Ultimate - ESET Security ForumESET Security Forum · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]ESET Endpoint Security & macOS 27 (Golden Gate) - ESET Endpoint Products for macOS - ESET Security ForumESET Security Forum · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]ESET PROTECT Webコンソール | ESET PROTECT | ESETオンラインヘルプESET · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]ESET StatusESET · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]ESET PROTECT Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & FeaturesG2 · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier C

Trend Micro full record

  1. [1]PlatformTrend Micro (TrendAI) · trendaisecurity.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Trend Micro's Enterprise Business is now TrendAI™Trend Micro Incorporated · published March 23, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]sec.govTrend Micro, Inc. via SEC EDGAR · sec.gov · published October 31, 2006 · Tier A
  4. [4]Amazon mgm studiosTrend Micro · trendmicro.com · undated page, accessed October 10, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]DecathlonTrend Micro · trendmicro.com · undated page, accessed October 10, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]DpcdsbTrend Micro · trendmicro.com · undated page, accessed October 10, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]2026 09 29 Introducing TrendAI TM Autonomous Vulnerability Discovery Next Generation Threat Remediation at Machine SpeedTrend Micro · newsroom.trendmicro.com · published September 29, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]2026 08 13 Trend Micro Reports Earnings Results for Q2 2026Trend Micro · newsroom.trendmicro.com · published August 13, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]2026 05 14 Trend Micro Reports Earnings Results for Q1 2026Trend Micro · newsroom.trendmicro.com · published May 14, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]Trend Micro (US) | Global Enterprise AI Cybersecurity PlatformTrend Micro · undated page, accessed October 29, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]Smart Protections Server Disconnected from Smart Scan/Web ReputationTrend Micro · undated page, accessed October 29, 2026 · Tier A
  12. [12]Trend Micro Announces Up to ¥10 Billion toward Cyber Resilience Initiative to Strengthen Security for Japanese Organizations in the AI EraTrend Micro · published October 19, 2026 · Tier A
  13. [13]TrendAI™ Launches Inception Program to Power the Next Wave of Secure AI InnovationTrend Micro · published May 31, 2026 · Tier A
  14. [14]Trend Micro Antivirus + Security Reviews & Product DetailsG2 · undated page, accessed October 29, 2026 · Tier C
  15. [15]Upgrade to Foundation-based Endpoint Inventory: Key ConsiderationsTrend Micro · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  16. [16]SECURITY ALERT: WordPress Core unauthenticated RCE (CVE-2026-119977)Trend Micro · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  17. [17]TrendAI Vision One™ Agent OS Compatibility Matrix & SupportTrend Micro · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  18. [18]Uninstall client or agent - Trend Micro Apex OneTrend Micro · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  19. [19]TrendAI Deep Discovery Inspector DDI 7.0 Released – What's NewTrend Micro · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  20. [20]Data Collection Disclosure - Phish InsightTrend Micro · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  21. [21]Resolving multiple vulnerabilities - Control ManagerTrend Micro · published June 19, 2018 · Tier A
  22. [22]Multiple Vulnerabilities - InterScan Web Security Virtual Appliance 6.5Trend Micro · published March 28, 2017 · Tier A
  23. [23]Multiple vulnerabilities on Trend Micro Smart Protection ServerTrend Micro · published August 8, 2016 · Tier A
  24. [24]Trend Micro Launches End-to-End Protection for Agentic AI Systems with NVIDIATrend Micro · published November 5, 2025 · Tier A
  25. [25]TrendAI™ appoints Auckland-based Richard Harrison as Global VP of AI SecurityTrend Micro · published July 23, 2026 · Tier A
  26. [26]Trend Micro Reports Earnings Results for Q4 2025 and FY 2025Trend Micro · published February 18, 2026 · Tier A
  27. [27]TrendLife Announces Kaleida: The World's First Safe AI Built for Every Member of the FamilyTrend Micro · published August 19, 2026 · Tier A
  28. [28]TrendAI™ Surpasses $1 Billion in AWS Marketplace Sales as AI Security Co-Innovation with AWS AcceleratesTrend Micro · published August 20, 2026 · Tier A

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