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ESET NOD32 Antivirus vs CrowdStrike Falcon
CrowdStrike Falcon
Software
Stop breaches with AI-native cybersecurity
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- $7.99/month
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: ESET NOD32 Antivirus the advertised price applies to the first term only, and renewal reverts to the official list price; CrowdStrike Falcon falcon Go tier limited to maximum of 100 devices
- They diverge on capability: ESET NOD32 Antivirus covers Antivirus & Antispyware, CrowdStrike Falcon covers Next-gen antivirus.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which ESET NOD32 Antivirus and CrowdStrike Falcon actually diverge.
| Attribute | ESET NOD32 Antivirus | CrowdStrike Falcon |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $39.99/year | $7.99/month |
| Platforms | Desktop | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Founded | 1992 | 2011 |
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 ESET NOD32 Antivirus
- Antivirus & Antispyware
- Exploit Blocker
- Advanced Machine Learning
- Anti-Phishing
- UEFI Scanner
- Script-Based Attack Protection
- Ransomware Shield
- Gamer Mode
Only in CrowdStrike Falcon
- Next-gen antivirus
- Endpoint detection and response
- Threat intelligence
- IT hygiene
- USB device control
- Firewall management
- Threat graph
- Real-time response
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
ESET NOD32 Antivirus
- Antivirus and anti malware protection for home Windows, macOS and Android devicesnot CrowdStrike Falcon
- Blocking phishing and ransomware on personal computersnot CrowdStrike Falcon
CrowdStrike Falcon
- Small endpoint deployments via Falcon Go with per-device pricingnot ESET NOD32 Antivirus
- Mid-market organisations via Falcon Pro or Enterprise with advanced threat detectionnot ESET NOD32 Antivirus
- Organisations requiring custom managed detection and response via Falcon Completenot ESET NOD32 Antivirus
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
CrowdStrike Falcon
- Falcon Go tier limited to maximum of 100 devices
- Falcon Complete Next-Gen MDR requires custom quote; pricing not published
- Higher tiers (Enterprise and above) feature gatekeeping for threat hunting and identity protection
Pricing, plan by plan
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
CrowdStrike Falcon
$7.99/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the CrowdStrike Falcon review.
Which should you pick?
Choose ESET NOD32 Antivirus if
- You need antivirus & antispyware.
- You work on Desktop.
- You also want exploit blocker.
Choose CrowdStrike Falcon if
- You need next-gen antivirus.
- You work on Windows, macOS, Linux.
- You also want endpoint detection and response.
Questions people ask
- Is ESET NOD32 Antivirus or CrowdStrike Falcon better?
- Neither clearly leads. ESET NOD32 Antivirus starts at $39.99/year and CrowdStrike Falcon at $7.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, ESET NOD32 Antivirus or CrowdStrike Falcon?
- ESET NOD32 Antivirus starts at $39.99/year and CrowdStrike Falcon at $7.99/month.
- Does ESET NOD32 Antivirus or CrowdStrike Falcon run on more platforms?
- ESET NOD32 Antivirus runs on Desktop. CrowdStrike Falcon runs on Windows, macOS, Linux.
- What is ESET NOD32 Antivirus best used for?
- ESET NOD32 Antivirus is most often used for antivirus and anti malware protection for home windows, macos and android devices, blocking phishing and ransomware on personal computers. Of those, antivirus and anti malware protection for home windows, macos and android devices and blocking phishing and ransomware on personal computers are not what CrowdStrike Falcon is typically brought in for.
- What can ESET NOD32 Antivirus do that CrowdStrike Falcon cannot?
- ESET NOD32 Antivirus covers Antivirus & Antispyware, Exploit Blocker, Advanced Machine Learning, Anti-Phishing. CrowdStrike Falcon covers Next-gen antivirus, Endpoint detection and response, Threat intelligence, IT hygiene.