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Cybereason Defense Platform vs ESET NOD32 Antivirus

Cybereason Defense Platform logo

Cybereason Defense Platform

Security & Cybersecurity

AI-driven endpoint protection and detection

From
$50/year
Rated
-
ESET NOD32 Antivirus logo

ESET NOD32 Antivirus

Security & Cybersecurity

Essential antivirus protection

From
$39.99/year
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Cybereason Defense Platform the pricing page names three tiers, Enterprise, Enterprise Advanced and Enterprise Complete, and publishes no figure for any of them, routing every one to a demo request; ESET NOD32 Antivirus the advertised price applies to the first term only, and renewal reverts to the official list price
  • They diverge on capability: Cybereason Defense Platform covers Next-gen antivirus, ESET NOD32 Antivirus covers Antivirus & Antispyware.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cybereason Defense Platform and ESET NOD32 Antivirus actually diverge.

Attributes where Cybereason Defense Platform and ESET NOD32 Antivirus differ
AttributeCybereason Defense PlatformESET NOD32 Antivirus
Starting price$50/year$39.99/year
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, MobileDesktop
Founded20121992

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 Cybereason Defense Platform

  • Next-gen antivirus
  • Endpoint detection and response
  • Machine learning detection
  • Behavioral analysis
  • Threat hunting
  • Automated remediation
  • XDR integration
  • Ransomware protection

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
  • On-premise deployment

What people use each for

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

Cybereason Defense Platform

  • Endpoint detection and response for enterprise security teamsnot ESET NOD32 Antivirus

ESET NOD32 Antivirus

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

Where each one falls short

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

Cybereason Defense Platform

  • The pricing page names three tiers, Enterprise, Enterprise Advanced and Enterprise Complete, and publishes no figure for any of them, routing every one to a demo request

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

Cybereason Defense Platform

$50/year
  • Cybereason NGAV$50/year
    • Next-gen antivirus
    • Machine learning detection
    • Ransomware protection
  • Cybereason EDR$85/year
    • All NGAV features
    • Endpoint detection
    • Automated response
  • Cybereason Complete$150/year
    • All EDR features
    • Managed detection
    • 24/7 SOC 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 Cybereason Defense Platform if

  • You need next-gen antivirus.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Mobile.
  • You also want endpoint detection and response.

Choose ESET NOD32 Antivirus if

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

Questions people ask

Is Cybereason Defense Platform or ESET NOD32 Antivirus better?
Neither clearly leads. Cybereason Defense Platform starts at $50/year 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, Cybereason Defense Platform or ESET NOD32 Antivirus?
Cybereason Defense Platform starts at $50/year and ESET NOD32 Antivirus at $39.99/year.
Does Cybereason Defense Platform or ESET NOD32 Antivirus run on more platforms?
Cybereason Defense Platform runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Mobile. ESET NOD32 Antivirus runs on Desktop.
What is Cybereason Defense Platform best used for?
Cybereason Defense Platform is most often used for endpoint detection and response for enterprise security teams. Of those, endpoint detection and response for enterprise security teams is not what ESET NOD32 Antivirus is typically brought in for.
What can Cybereason Defense Platform do that ESET NOD32 Antivirus cannot?
Cybereason Defense Platform covers Next-gen antivirus, Endpoint detection and response, Machine learning detection, Behavioral analysis. ESET NOD32 Antivirus covers Antivirus & Antispyware, Exploit Blocker, Advanced Machine Learning, Anti-Phishing. Both handle Cloud deployment, On-premise deployment.

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