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Affinity vs ESET NOD32 Antivirus

Affinity logo

Affinity

Software

Relationship intelligence platform for professionals

From
$49/month
Rated
-
ESET NOD32 Antivirus logo

ESET NOD32 Antivirus

Software

Essential antivirus protection

From
$39.99/year
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Affinity built specifically for private capital firms, so it is not a general purpose CRM; 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 covers Contact management, ESET NOD32 Antivirus covers Antivirus & Antispyware.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Affinity and ESET NOD32 Antivirus differ
AttributeAffinityESET NOD32 Antivirus
Starting price$49/month$39.99/year
PlatformsWebDesktop
Founded20131992

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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

  • Contact management
  • Deal tracking
  • Intelligence engine
  • Relationship mapping
  • Integration aggregation
  • Gmail
  • Outlook
  • LinkedIn

Only in ESET NOD32 Antivirus

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

Both cover

  • Cloud deployment
  • English language support

What people use each for

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

Affinity

  • Deal sourcing and pipeline management for venture capital and private equitynot ESET NOD32 Antivirus
  • Automatic capture of email and meeting activity into relationship recordsnot ESET NOD32 Antivirus
  • Finding warm introductions through existing relationship networksnot ESET NOD32 Antivirus
  • Investor relations and fundraising trackingnot ESET NOD32 Antivirus
  • Portfolio company support and reportingnot ESET NOD32 Antivirus

ESET NOD32 Antivirus

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

Where each one falls short

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

Affinity

  • Built specifically for private capital firms, so it is not a general purpose CRM
  • Pricing is not published and requires a demo

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

$49/month
  • Pro$49/month
    • Contact management
    • Deal tracking
    • Intelligence
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Advanced customization
    • Dedicated support

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 if

  • You need contact management.
  • You also want deal tracking.

Choose ESET NOD32 Antivirus if

  • You need antivirus & antispyware.
  • You work on Desktop.
  • You also want exploit blocker.

Questions people ask

Is Affinity or ESET NOD32 Antivirus better?
Neither clearly leads. Affinity starts at $49/month 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 or ESET NOD32 Antivirus?
Affinity starts at $49/month and ESET NOD32 Antivirus at $39.99/year.
Does Affinity or ESET NOD32 Antivirus run on more platforms?
Affinity runs on Web. ESET NOD32 Antivirus runs on Desktop.
What is Affinity best used for?
Affinity is most often used for deal sourcing and pipeline management for venture capital and private equity, automatic capture of email and meeting activity into relationship records, finding warm introductions through existing relationship networks, investor relations and fundraising tracking. Of those, deal sourcing and pipeline management for venture capital and private equity and automatic capture of email and meeting activity into relationship records are not what ESET NOD32 Antivirus is typically brought in for.
What can Affinity do that ESET NOD32 Antivirus cannot?
Affinity covers Contact management, Deal tracking, Intelligence engine, Relationship mapping. ESET NOD32 Antivirus covers Antivirus & Antispyware, Exploit Blocker, Advanced Machine Learning, Anti-Phishing. Both handle Cloud deployment, English language support.

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