Software · head to head
ESET NOD32 Antivirus vs CyberGhost VPN
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CyberGhost VPN
Software
A VPN you can trust to protect your online privacy
- From
- $2.19/month
- Rated
- -
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; CyberGhost VPN cyberGhost VPN's 7-day free trial automatically converts to a paid subscription unless canceled at least 24 hours before it ends
- They diverge on capability: ESET NOD32 Antivirus covers Antivirus & Antispyware, CyberGhost VPN covers 9000+ servers.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which ESET NOD32 Antivirus and CyberGhost VPN actually diverge.
| Attribute | ESET NOD32 Antivirus | CyberGhost VPN |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $39.99/year | $2.19/month |
| Platforms | Desktop | Web, Desktop, Mobile |
| 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 CyberGhost VPN
- 9000+ servers
- Dedicated streaming servers
- Gaming servers
- NoSpy servers
- Split tunneling
- Kill Switch
- Ad blocker
- Anti-malware
Both cover
- Cloud deployment
- Desktop support
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 CyberGhost VPN
- Blocking phishing and ransomware on personal computersnot CyberGhost VPN
CyberGhost VPN
- Vpnnot ESET NOD32 Antivirus
- Privacynot ESET NOD32 Antivirus
- Streamingnot 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
CyberGhost VPN
- CyberGhost VPN's 7-day free trial automatically converts to a paid subscription unless canceled at least 24 hours before it ends
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
CyberGhost VPN
$2.19/month- 1 Month$12.99/month
- 7 devices
- 9000+ servers
- Unlimited bandwidth
- 2 Years + 2 Months$2.19/month
- All features
- Best value
- 45-day guarantee
- 6 Months$6.99/month
- All features
- 45-day guarantee
Which should you pick?
Choose ESET NOD32 Antivirus if
- You need antivirus & antispyware.
- You work on Desktop.
- You also want exploit blocker.
Choose CyberGhost VPN if
- You need 9000+ servers.
- You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
- You also want dedicated streaming servers.
Questions people ask
- Is ESET NOD32 Antivirus or CyberGhost VPN better?
- Neither clearly leads. ESET NOD32 Antivirus starts at $39.99/year and CyberGhost VPN at $2.19/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, ESET NOD32 Antivirus or CyberGhost VPN?
- ESET NOD32 Antivirus starts at $39.99/year and CyberGhost VPN at $2.19/month.
- Does ESET NOD32 Antivirus or CyberGhost VPN run on more platforms?
- ESET NOD32 Antivirus runs on Desktop. CyberGhost VPN runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
- 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 CyberGhost VPN is typically brought in for.
- What can ESET NOD32 Antivirus do that CyberGhost VPN cannot?
- ESET NOD32 Antivirus covers Antivirus & Antispyware, Exploit Blocker, Advanced Machine Learning, Anti-Phishing. CyberGhost VPN covers 9000+ servers, Dedicated streaming servers, Gaming servers, NoSpy servers. Both handle Cloud deployment, Desktop support.