ESET NOD32
ESET NOD32 is a home antivirus suite that blocks malware, ransomware, phishing and scam sites on PCs, phones and smart devices. It adds a firewall, network checks, a secured browser for banking and AI interaction monitoring.
#9 in Security & Privacy ToolsAntivirus SoftwareNo free plan
Who it's for
Best for
Households running antivirus on several PCs, phones and smart devices
Individuals who bank and shop online and want a secured browser and firewall
Not for
Windows power users who install every annual feature update
Careful buyers who want a clear, stable renewal price
Features
Real-time antivirus
Real-time antivirus protection blocks malware, ransomware and phishing, and AI-powered detection works to catch emerging threats before they run.
AI interaction security
Advanced monitoring and detection spot suspicious AI behaviour and stop emerging threats before devices or data are put at risk.
Firewall, Wi-Fi and network shield
A firewall, Wi-Fi and network shield filters unwanted content, secures network access and tests home routers and smart devices for vulnerabilities.
Safe banking and browsing
Secured browser mode shields screens from unwanted access during banking and shopping, raising privacy and reducing exposure to phishing scams.
Smart home and smartphone protection
Protection covers PCs, laptops, smartphones, smart TVs and IoT devices, with device lock and tracking, webcam access control and microphone monitoring.
What users say
Pros
- Kept a desktop running through an office ransomware outbreak that locked nearly every other computer and server.
- Resolved a faulty ten-pack activation code the same day, with a reply arriving within an hour.
- Ad notifications can be switched off in settings, leaving the desktop free of promotional pop-ups.
Cons
- Paid licences still push referral and device-check notifications onto the Windows desktop.
- A Windows 11 feature upgrade failed until NOD32 was uninstalled, then completed normally on the next restart.
- The system tray icon stops responding after nightly sleep and needs a full reboot to open the interface.
- Long-term renewal options shrank to two years, with the yearly price up 27% and no loyalty discount.
- Renewal reminders arrive several times a day and the renewal page does not make clear what is being renewed or its cost.
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Global Traffic Rank
Top 100k
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Weaker atTesting home routers and smart IoT devices for vulnerabilities and providing a secured banking browser