Security & Cybersecurity · head to head
Burp Suite vs ESET NOD32 Antivirus
Burp Suite
Security & Cybersecurity
The leading toolkit for web security testing
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
ESET NOD32 Antivirus
Security & Cybersecurity
Essential antivirus protection
- From
- $39.99/year
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Burp Suite has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Burp Suite the automated vulnerability scanner is Professional only, at $499; the free Community edition is manual tools; ESET NOD32 Antivirus the advertised price applies to the first term only, and renewal reverts to the official list price
- They diverge on capability: Burp Suite covers Web vulnerability scanner, ESET NOD32 Antivirus covers Antivirus & Antispyware.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Burp Suite and ESET NOD32 Antivirus actually diverge.
| Attribute | Burp Suite | ESET NOD32 Antivirus |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $39.99/year |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Desktop, Api | Desktop |
| Founded | 2004 | 1992 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Security & Cybersecurity).
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 Burp Suite
- Web vulnerability scanner
- Proxy interceptor
- Intruder
- Repeater
- Sequencer
- Decoder
- Comparer
- Logger
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
- On-premise deployment
- Cloud deployment
- Desktop support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Burp Suite
- Manual web application penetration testing through an intercepting proxynot ESET NOD32 Antivirus
- Automated scanning for web vulnerabilities on the Professional editionnot ESET NOD32 Antivirus
- Extending testing with community-built BApp extensionsnot ESET NOD32 Antivirus
- Enterprise-wide dynamic scanning through Burp DASTnot ESET NOD32 Antivirus
ESET NOD32 Antivirus
- Antivirus and anti malware protection for home Windows, macOS and Android devicesnot Burp Suite
- Blocking phishing and ransomware on personal computersnot Burp Suite
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Burp Suite
- The automated vulnerability scanner is Professional only, at $499; the free Community edition is manual tools
- BApp Store extensions require the Professional edition
- DAST and the agentic testing product are separate enterprise offerings with no published price
- Professional is licensed per user per year rather than perpetually
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
Burp Suite
Free- Community EditionFree
- Essential manual tools
- Proxy
- Repeater
- Professional$449/year
- All Community features
- Burp Scanner
- Advanced manual tools
- Enterprise$6995/year
- CI/CD integration
- Scheduled scans
- Role-based access
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 Burp Suite if
- You need web vulnerability scanner.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Desktop, Api.
- You also want proxy interceptor.
Choose ESET NOD32 Antivirus if
- You need antivirus & antispyware.
- You work on Desktop.
- You also want exploit blocker.
Questions people ask
- Is Burp Suite or ESET NOD32 Antivirus better?
- Neither clearly leads. Burp Suite starts at Free 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, Burp Suite or ESET NOD32 Antivirus?
- Burp Suite has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Burp Suite and $39.99/year for ESET NOD32 Antivirus.
- Does Burp Suite or ESET NOD32 Antivirus run on more platforms?
- Burp Suite runs on Desktop, Api. ESET NOD32 Antivirus runs on Desktop.
- Can I use Burp Suite for free?
- Yes. Burp Suite has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ESET NOD32 Antivirus starts at $39.99/year.
- What is Burp Suite best used for?
- Burp Suite is most often used for manual web application penetration testing through an intercepting proxy, automated scanning for web vulnerabilities on the professional edition, extending testing with community-built bapp extensions, enterprise-wide dynamic scanning through burp dast. Of those, manual web application penetration testing through an intercepting proxy and automated scanning for web vulnerabilities on the professional edition are not what ESET NOD32 Antivirus is typically brought in for.
- What can Burp Suite do that ESET NOD32 Antivirus cannot?
- Burp Suite covers Web vulnerability scanner, Proxy interceptor, Intruder, Repeater. ESET NOD32 Antivirus covers Antivirus & Antispyware, Exploit Blocker, Advanced Machine Learning, Anti-Phishing. Both handle On-premise deployment, Cloud deployment, Desktop support.