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ESET NOD32 Antivirus vs Kaspersky Standard

Both stand on antivirus software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

ESET NOD32 Antivirus

Free trial MacWebWindows

NOD32 provides core antivirus and phishing protection for Windows and macOS, with a 30-day trial. Users needing iOS coverage or parental and password tools will need other solutions.

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Kaspersky Standard combines broad platform support with antivirus, ransomware, network, payment, and performance features. Consider the 30-day trial terms, recurring yearly billing, and missing password manager before choosing it.

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The facts

	ESET NOD32 Antivirus	Kaspersky Standard
Free plan	A free trial	A free trial
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Mac, Web, Windows	Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	1	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	eset.com	kaspersky.com
On antivirus software	#91 of 120	#87 of 120

ESET NOD32 Antivirus: what it does well

Real-time malware and ransomware protection
Anti-phishing protection
Fast scans and small system footprint
Gamer Mode reduces full-screen interruptions
Free 30-day trial

What to know first

No free plan
No iOS security solution
No parental controls
No password manager

Kaspersky Standard: what it does well

Real-time antivirus, malware, and ransomware protection
Supports Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and Linux
Includes anti-phishing and firewall tools
Safe Money protects online payments and banking apps
Includes disk cleanup and performance optimization

What to know first

No free plan
Password manager is not included
Paid yearly subscription starts after the trial
Some upgrades exclude iOS and Android apps

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