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ESET NOD32 Antivirus vs VMware Carbon Black

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ESET NOD32 Antivirus

Security & Cybersecurity

Essential antivirus protection

From
$39.99/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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VMware Carbon Black

Security & Cybersecurity

Intelligent endpoint and workload security

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: ESET NOD32 Antivirus covers Antivirus & Antispyware, VMware Carbon Black covers Next-gen antivirus.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ESET NOD32 Antivirus and VMware Carbon Black actually diverge.

Attributes where ESET NOD32 Antivirus and VMware Carbon Black differ
AttributeESET NOD32 AntivirusVMware Carbon Black
Starting price$39.99/yearOn request
PlatformsDesktopDesktop, Api
CategorySecurity & CybersecurityUnknown
Founded19922002

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 VMware Carbon Black

  • Next-gen antivirus
  • Behavioral EDR
  • Threat hunting
  • Live response
  • Audit and remediation
  • Device control
  • App control
  • Workload protection

Both cover

  • Cloud deployment

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 VMware Carbon Black
  • Blocking phishing and ransomware on personal computersnot VMware Carbon Black

VMware Carbon Black

  • Endpoint Securitynot ESET NOD32 Antivirus
  • Edrnot ESET NOD32 Antivirus
  • Workload Securitynot 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

VMware Carbon Black

Nothing recorded yet. See the VMware Carbon Black review.

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

VMware Carbon Black

On request
  • CB Endpoint StandardFree
    • NGAV
    • Behavioral EDR
    • Device control
  • CB Endpoint AdvancedFree
    • All Standard features
    • Threat hunting
    • Audit and remediation
  • CB Endpoint EnterpriseFree
    • All Advanced features
    • Advanced threat hunting
    • Live response

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 VMware Carbon Black if

  • You need next-gen antivirus.
  • You work on Desktop, Api.
  • You also want behavioral edr.
VMware Carbon Black review

Questions people ask

Is ESET NOD32 Antivirus or VMware Carbon Black better?
Neither clearly leads. ESET NOD32 Antivirus starts at $39.99/year and VMware Carbon Black 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 VMware Carbon Black?
ESET NOD32 Antivirus starts at $39.99/year and VMware Carbon Black at On request.
Does ESET NOD32 Antivirus or VMware Carbon Black run on more platforms?
ESET NOD32 Antivirus runs on Desktop. VMware Carbon Black runs on Desktop, 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 VMware Carbon Black is typically brought in for.
What can ESET NOD32 Antivirus do that VMware Carbon Black cannot?
ESET NOD32 Antivirus covers Antivirus & Antispyware, Exploit Blocker, Advanced Machine Learning, Anti-Phishing. VMware Carbon Black covers Next-gen antivirus, Behavioral EDR, Threat hunting, Live response. Both handle Cloud deployment.
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