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ESET NOD32 Antivirus vs OWASP ZAP

ESET NOD32 Antivirus logo

ESET NOD32 Antivirus

Security & Cybersecurity

Essential antivirus protection

From
$39.99/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
OWASP ZAP logo

OWASP ZAP

Security & Cybersecurity

Free security testing tool for web applications

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only OWASP ZAP 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; OWASP ZAP oWASP ZAP is free and open source with no official paid enterprise support contract available from OWASP; support is community-only (mailing lists, GitHub issues).
  • They diverge on capability: ESET NOD32 Antivirus covers Antivirus & Antispyware, OWASP ZAP covers Active scanner.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where ESET NOD32 Antivirus and OWASP ZAP differ
AttributeESET NOD32 AntivirusOWASP ZAP
Starting price$39.99/yearFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsDesktopDesktop, Cli, Api
Founded19922001

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Security & Cybersecurity).

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 OWASP ZAP

  • Active scanner
  • Passive scanner
  • Spider/crawler
  • Fuzzer
  • Forced browse
  • WebSocket testing
  • AJAX spider
  • Authentication support

Both cover

  • On-premise 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 OWASP ZAP
  • Blocking phishing and ransomware on personal computersnot OWASP ZAP

OWASP ZAP

  • Penetration Testingnot ESET NOD32 Antivirus
  • Web Securitynot ESET NOD32 Antivirus
  • Open Sourcenot 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

OWASP ZAP

  • OWASP ZAP is free and open source with no official paid enterprise support contract available from OWASP; support is community-only (mailing lists, GitHub issues).

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

OWASP ZAP

Free
  • Free & Open SourceFree
    • Full functionality
    • Active & passive scanning
    • Spider

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 OWASP ZAP if

  • You need active scanner.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Desktop, Cli, Api.
  • You also want passive scanner.
OWASP ZAP review

Questions people ask

Is ESET NOD32 Antivirus or OWASP ZAP better?
Neither clearly leads. ESET NOD32 Antivirus starts at $39.99/year and OWASP ZAP at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ESET NOD32 Antivirus or OWASP ZAP?
OWASP ZAP has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $39.99/year for ESET NOD32 Antivirus and Free for OWASP ZAP.
Does ESET NOD32 Antivirus or OWASP ZAP run on more platforms?
ESET NOD32 Antivirus runs on Desktop. OWASP ZAP runs on Desktop, Cli, Api.
Can I use OWASP ZAP for free?
Yes. OWASP ZAP 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 OWASP ZAP is typically brought in for.
What can ESET NOD32 Antivirus do that OWASP ZAP cannot?
ESET NOD32 Antivirus covers Antivirus & Antispyware, Exploit Blocker, Advanced Machine Learning, Anti-Phishing. OWASP ZAP covers Active scanner, Passive scanner, Spider/crawler, Fuzzer. Both handle On-premise deployment, Desktop support.
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