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ESET NOD32 Antivirus vs Loom

ESET NOD32 Antivirus logo

ESET NOD32 Antivirus

Software

Essential antivirus protection

From
$39.99/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Loom logo

Loom

Software

Record instantly, share anywhere

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Loom has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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; Loom free tier capped at 25 total videos with 5-minute maximum recording length per video
  • They diverge on capability: ESET NOD32 Antivirus covers Antivirus & Antispyware, Loom covers Screen & camera recording.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ESET NOD32 Antivirus and Loom actually diverge.

Attributes where ESET NOD32 Antivirus and Loom differ
AttributeESET NOD32 AntivirusLoom
Starting price$39.99/yearFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsDesktopWeb
Founded19922015

Identical on both: 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 Loom

  • Screen & camera recording
  • Instant sharing
  • Video editing
  • Viewer analytics
  • Comments & reactions
  • Transcription
  • Custom CTAs
  • Drawing tools

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 Loom
  • Blocking phishing and ransomware on personal computersnot Loom

Loom

  • Asynchronous video communication and screen recordingnot ESET NOD32 Antivirus
  • Product demonstrations and tutorialsnot ESET NOD32 Antivirus
  • Meeting transcription and documentationnot ESET NOD32 Antivirus
  • Team communication and knowledge sharingnot 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

Loom

  • Free tier capped at 25 total videos with 5-minute maximum recording length per video
  • Free tier limited to 50 workspace members
  • AI features (auto-meeting recaps, auto-notes, auto-editing) only available on paid Business+AI and Enterprise tiers
  • Video branding (Loom logo) appears on free and Business plan videos; only removed on Business+AI tier

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

Loom

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Loom review.

Which should you pick?

Choose ESET NOD32 Antivirus if

  • You need antivirus & antispyware.
  • You work on Desktop.
  • You also want exploit blocker.
ESET NOD32 Antivirus review

Choose Loom if

  • You need screen & camera recording.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want instant sharing.
Loom review

Questions people ask

Is ESET NOD32 Antivirus or Loom better?
Neither clearly leads. ESET NOD32 Antivirus starts at $39.99/year and Loom at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ESET NOD32 Antivirus or Loom?
Loom has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $39.99/year for ESET NOD32 Antivirus and Free for Loom.
Does ESET NOD32 Antivirus or Loom run on more platforms?
ESET NOD32 Antivirus runs on Desktop. Loom runs on Web.
Can I use Loom for free?
Yes. Loom has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ESET NOD32 Antivirus starts at $39.99/year.
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 Loom is typically brought in for.
What can ESET NOD32 Antivirus do that Loom cannot?
ESET NOD32 Antivirus covers Antivirus & Antispyware, Exploit Blocker, Advanced Machine Learning, Anti-Phishing. Loom covers Screen & camera recording, Instant sharing, Video editing, Viewer analytics.
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