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ESET NOD32 Antivirus vs IBM QRadar
IBM QRadar
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Intelligent security analytics for real-time visibility
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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; IBM QRadar listed on UK G-Cloud at £639 per unit, submitted directly by IBM United Kingdom Limited for IBM Security QRadar on Cloud SIEM (unit basis not further defined in the listing)
- They diverge on capability: ESET NOD32 Antivirus covers Antivirus & Antispyware, IBM QRadar covers AI-powered detection.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which ESET NOD32 Antivirus and IBM QRadar actually diverge.
| Attribute | ESET NOD32 Antivirus | IBM QRadar |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $39.99/year | On request |
| Platforms | Desktop | Web, Api |
| Founded | 1992 | 1911 |
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 IBM QRadar
- AI-powered detection
- User behavior analytics
- Network insights
- Offense management
- IBM X-Force threat intelligence
- Federated search
- Case management
- Compliance templates
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 IBM QRadar
- Blocking phishing and ransomware on personal computersnot IBM QRadar
IBM QRadar
- Siemnot ESET NOD32 Antivirus
- Security Analyticsnot ESET NOD32 Antivirus
- Threat Intelligencenot 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
IBM QRadar
- Listed on UK G-Cloud at £639 per unit, submitted directly by IBM United Kingdom Limited for IBM Security QRadar on Cloud SIEM (unit basis not further defined in the listing)
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
IBM QRadar
On request- QRadar SIEMFree
- Event and flow processing
- Offense management
- Threat intelligence
- QRadar CloudFree
- Cloud-native deployment
- Elastic scaling
- Managed infrastructure
- QRadar SuiteFree
- SIEM + SOAR + XDR
- Unified analyst experience
- Federated search
Which should you pick?
Choose ESET NOD32 Antivirus if
- You need antivirus & antispyware.
- You work on Desktop.
- You also want exploit blocker.
Choose IBM QRadar if
- You need ai-powered detection.
- You work on Web, Api.
- You also want user behavior analytics.
Questions people ask
- Is ESET NOD32 Antivirus or IBM QRadar better?
- Neither clearly leads. ESET NOD32 Antivirus starts at $39.99/year and IBM QRadar at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, ESET NOD32 Antivirus or IBM QRadar?
- ESET NOD32 Antivirus starts at $39.99/year and IBM QRadar at On request.
- Does ESET NOD32 Antivirus or IBM QRadar run on more platforms?
- ESET NOD32 Antivirus runs on Desktop. IBM QRadar runs on Web, Api.
- 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 IBM QRadar is typically brought in for.
- What can ESET NOD32 Antivirus do that IBM QRadar cannot?
- ESET NOD32 Antivirus covers Antivirus & Antispyware, Exploit Blocker, Advanced Machine Learning, Anti-Phishing. IBM QRadar covers AI-powered detection, User behavior analytics, Network insights, Offense management.