Software · head to head
Bear vs ESET NOD32 Antivirus
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Bear built for Apple hardware only, with no Windows, Android or web client; ESET NOD32 Antivirus the advertised price applies to the first term only, and renewal reverts to the official list price
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Bear and ESET NOD32 Antivirus actually diverge.
| Attribute | Bear | ESET NOD32 Antivirus |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | $39.99/year |
| Platforms | Web | Desktop |
| Founded | Unknown | 1992 |
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 Bear
Nothing recorded that ESET NOD32 Antivirus does not also cover.
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.
Bear
No use cases recorded yet. See the Bear review.
ESET NOD32 Antivirus
- Antivirus and anti malware protection for home Windows, macOS and Android devicesnot Bear
- Blocking phishing and ransomware on personal computersnot Bear
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Bear
- Built for Apple hardware only, with no Windows, Android or web client
- Free tier is limited to 3 themes, 1 app icon and restricted export formats; iCloud sync requires Bear Pro
- Bear Pro is $2.99 per month or $29.99 per year after a 7 day free trial
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
Bear
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Bear review.
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 Bear if
Nothing in the data separates Bear from ESET NOD32 Antivirus on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Choose ESET NOD32 Antivirus if
- You need antivirus & antispyware.
- You work on Desktop.
- You also want exploit blocker.
Questions people ask
- Is Bear or ESET NOD32 Antivirus better?
- Neither clearly leads. Bear starts at On request 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, Bear or ESET NOD32 Antivirus?
- Bear starts at On request and ESET NOD32 Antivirus at $39.99/year.
- Does Bear or ESET NOD32 Antivirus run on more platforms?
- Bear runs on Web. ESET NOD32 Antivirus runs on Desktop.
- What can Bear do that ESET NOD32 Antivirus cannot?
- ESET NOD32 Antivirus covers Antivirus & Antispyware, Exploit Blocker, Advanced Machine Learning, Anti-Phishing.
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