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Affinity Designer vs ESET NOD32 Antivirus

Affinity Designer logo

Affinity Designer

Design Tools

Professional graphic design software for everyone

From
$69.99/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ESET NOD32 Antivirus logo

ESET NOD32 Antivirus

Security & Cybersecurity

Essential antivirus protection

From
$39.99/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Affinity Designer sold as a one-time purchase rather than a subscription: the Windows or macOS edition was priced at CA$94.99, the cross-platform Universal License at CA$224.99, and the standalone iPad edition at CA$24.99 (Internet Archive capture, 1 January 2024); ESET NOD32 Antivirus the advertised price applies to the first term only, and renewal reverts to the official list price
  • They diverge on capability: Affinity Designer covers Vector drawing, ESET NOD32 Antivirus covers Antivirus & Antispyware.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Affinity Designer and ESET NOD32 Antivirus actually diverge.

Attributes where Affinity Designer and ESET NOD32 Antivirus differ
AttributeAffinity DesignerESET NOD32 Antivirus
Starting price$69.99/one-time$39.99/year
Pricing modelone-timesubscription
PlatformsWindows, Macos, IosDesktop
CategoryDesign ToolsSecurity & Cybersecurity
Founded19941992

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Affinity Designer

  • Vector drawing
  • Bezier tools
  • Gradient tools
  • Typography
  • Pixel-perfect editing
  • Artboards
  • Symbols
  • Non-destructive effects

Only in ESET NOD32 Antivirus

  • Antivirus & Antispyware
  • Exploit Blocker
  • Advanced Machine Learning
  • Anti-Phishing
  • UEFI Scanner
  • Script-Based Attack Protection
  • Ransomware Shield
  • Gamer Mode

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Affinity Designer

  • Logo designnot ESET NOD32 Antivirus
  • Vector illustrationnot ESET NOD32 Antivirus
  • Icon designnot ESET NOD32 Antivirus
  • Brandingnot ESET NOD32 Antivirus

ESET NOD32 Antivirus

  • Antivirus and anti malware protection for home Windows, macOS and Android devicesnot Affinity Designer
  • Blocking phishing and ransomware on personal computersnot Affinity Designer

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Affinity Designer

  • Sold as a one-time purchase rather than a subscription: the Windows or macOS edition was priced at CA$94.99, the cross-platform Universal License at CA$224.99, and the standalone iPad edition at CA$24.99 (Internet Archive capture, 1 January 2024)

ESET NOD32 Antivirus

  • The advertised price applies to the first term only, and renewal reverts to the official list price
  • Any saving shown is the difference between the introductory price and that list price rather than an ongoing discount
  • Device coverage is chosen at purchase and priced accordingly, so protecting another machine means changing the licence

Pricing, plan by plan

Affinity Designer

$69.99/one-time
  • Standard$69.99/one-time
    • Full version
    • All features
    • Lifetime updates

ESET NOD32 Antivirus

$39.99/year
  • NOD32 Antivirus$39.99/year
    • 1 Device
    • Antivirus & Antispyware
    • Anti-Phishing
  • Internet Security$49.99/year
    • 1 Device
    • All NOD32 features
    • Firewall
  • Smart Security Premium$59.99/year
    • 1 Device
    • All Internet Security features
    • Password Manager

Which should you pick?

Choose Affinity Designer if

  • You need vector drawing.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Ios.
  • You also want bezier tools.
Affinity Designer review

Choose ESET NOD32 Antivirus if

  • You need antivirus & antispyware.
  • You work on Desktop.
  • You also want exploit blocker.
ESET NOD32 Antivirus review

Questions people ask

Is Affinity Designer or ESET NOD32 Antivirus better?
Neither clearly leads. Affinity Designer starts at $69.99/one-time and ESET NOD32 Antivirus at $39.99/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Affinity Designer or ESET NOD32 Antivirus?
Affinity Designer starts at $69.99/one-time and ESET NOD32 Antivirus at $39.99/year.
Does Affinity Designer or ESET NOD32 Antivirus run on more platforms?
Affinity Designer runs on Windows, Macos, Ios. ESET NOD32 Antivirus runs on Desktop.
What is Affinity Designer best used for?
Affinity Designer is most often used for logo design, vector illustration, icon design, branding. Of those, logo design and vector illustration are not what ESET NOD32 Antivirus is typically brought in for.
What can Affinity Designer do that ESET NOD32 Antivirus cannot?
Affinity Designer covers Vector drawing, Bezier tools, Gradient tools, Typography. ESET NOD32 Antivirus covers Antivirus & Antispyware, Exploit Blocker, Advanced Machine Learning, Anti-Phishing.
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