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ESET NOD32 Antivirus vs IVPN
IVPN
Software
Privacy-focused VPN with anonymous account numbers instead of email signup
- From
- $6/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; IVPN has no free tier, unlike several consumer VPN competitors with limited free plans.
- They diverge on capability: ESET NOD32 Antivirus covers Antivirus & Antispyware, IVPN covers Anonymous account numbers.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which ESET NOD32 Antivirus and IVPN actually diverge.
| Attribute | ESET NOD32 Antivirus | IVPN |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $39.99/year | $6/month |
| Platforms | Desktop | windows, mac, linux, ios, android |
| Founded | 1992 | Unknown |
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 IVPN
- Anonymous account numbers
- Multi-hop connections
- Independent audits
- WireGuard and OpenVPN support
- AntiTracker
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 IVPN
- Blocking phishing and ransomware on personal computersnot IVPN
IVPN
- Signing up for a VPN without providing an email addressnot ESET NOD32 Antivirus
- Verifying a VPN's no-logs claims via independent auditsnot ESET NOD32 Antivirus
- Layering multi-hop routing for higher-anonymity browsingnot ESET NOD32 Antivirus
- Blocking trackers and ads via built-in AntiTrackernot 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
IVPN
- Has no free tier, unlike several consumer VPN competitors with limited free plans.
- Standard plan's two-connection limit is lower than many rivals offering five or more devices.
- Smaller server network than large mainstream VPN providers, which can limit streaming unblocking.
- Pricing is higher than budget VPN competitors for comparable simultaneous-connection counts.
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
IVPN
$6/month- Standard$6/month
- 2 simultaneous connections
- $60/year billed annually
- WireGuard and OpenVPN support
- Pro$10/month
- 7 simultaneous connections
- Multi-hop connections
- $100/year billed annually
Which should you pick?
Choose ESET NOD32 Antivirus if
- You need antivirus & antispyware.
- You work on Desktop.
- You also want exploit blocker.
Choose IVPN if
- You need anonymous account numbers.
- You work on windows, mac, linux, ios, android.
- You also want multi-hop connections.
Questions people ask
- Is ESET NOD32 Antivirus or IVPN better?
- Neither clearly leads. ESET NOD32 Antivirus starts at $39.99/year and IVPN at $6/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, ESET NOD32 Antivirus or IVPN?
- ESET NOD32 Antivirus starts at $39.99/year and IVPN at $6/month.
- Does ESET NOD32 Antivirus or IVPN run on more platforms?
- ESET NOD32 Antivirus runs on Desktop. IVPN runs on windows, mac, linux, ios, android.
- 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 IVPN is typically brought in for.
- What can ESET NOD32 Antivirus do that IVPN cannot?
- ESET NOD32 Antivirus covers Antivirus & Antispyware, Exploit Blocker, Advanced Machine Learning, Anti-Phishing. IVPN covers Anonymous account numbers, Multi-hop connections, Independent audits, WireGuard and OpenVPN support.
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