See what you get with NOD32 Antivirus:
Anti-phishing
No slowdowns
Multilayered proactive protection
Secure your data and money against digital fraud. Protect your privacy and assets against attempts by fraudulent websites to acquire sensitive information, such as usernames, passwords or banking details, or to feed you fake news from seemingly trustworthy sources.
Enjoy the full power of your computer without interruptions. Play, work and browse the internet without affecting your computer’s performance. Stay unplugged and online longer with battery-saving mode, and enjoy gaming without distracting pop-ups.
Explore the great online, safe from all types of malware threats. Detects and neutralizes all digital threats, including viruses, ransomware, rootkits, worms and spyware. Also protects against techniques that seek to evade detection, and blocks targeted attacks and exploits.
Get protected, remain fast
ESET achieved remarkable results in impact on PC speed, barely affecting the computer's performance during everyday tasks.
Results based on AV-Comparatives - Independent Tests of Anti-Virus Software (PDF)
Recognized quality by independent tests and customers
95%
Satisfaction score Rated in Customer satisfaction survey
8 000+ responses
Paying via internet banking
PSPeter S., Slovakia
"Sense of security when paying via internet banking, potentially unsafe sites get blocked."
Intuitive
WSWilhelm S., Switzerland
"Excellent scanner that works inconspicuously and conserves resources. intuitive user interface and operation."
Reliably protected
RFRenate F., Germany
"You are reliably protected without even noticing that the virus protection is active."
1bn+
protected users worldwide
70+
prestigious VB100 awards
- 24/7 real-time protection against malware, ransomware and viruses Our multilayered security provides proactive protection against all types of malware—trojans, viruses, spyware and much more.
- Fast scans without interruptions Enjoy the full power of your computer without slowdowns. Stay unplugged longer with Battery-saving mode, and enjoy gaming without distracting pop-ups with Gamer mode.
- Anti-phishing Protect your data against attempts by fraudulent websites to acquire sensitive information, such as usernames, passwords or banking details.
- Smartphone protection Add one more device to your plan to protect your Android smartphone or tablet, each for just an additional $5 per year.
- Non-stop Safe Banking Enjoy automatic protection for online banking and transactions thanks to encrypted browser communication.
- Safe browsing with search results safety check & Browser Cleanup for optimized speed and privacy Prevent online fraud with Secure Browser Mode and Browser Privacy Extention - including Browser Cleanup and flagging of unsafe search results.
- WiFi protected with Firewall Block unauthorized access to your device and webcam with Firewall.
- Anti-Theft protection in case of device loss Protect your device in case of loss or theft. Easily lock, track and locate devices, preventing unwanted access to your data and safeguarding your privacy.
- Secure logins with Password Manager Safely store and share passwords across devices with just one master password.
- Encryption of sensitive data and photos Encrypt files and USBs for secure data sharing and collaboration.
- Block new threats as they emerge with ESET LiveGuard An extra layer of protection, personalized to you and designed to proactively discover and stop never-before-seen types of threats.
- Protect valuable data with ESET Folder Guard This functionality ensures that only trusted apps can modify files in protected folders. It blocks untrusted applications from access and notifies you of unauthorized attempts. It is an especially useful defense against ransomware.
MOST FAVORITE
Elevate your protection with Password Manager, encryption for sensitive files and cutting-edge threat detection.
- 24/7 real-time protection against malware, ransomware and viruses Our multilayered security provides proactive protection against all types of malware—trojans, viruses, spyware and much more.
- Fast scans without interruptions Enjoy the full power of your computer without slowdowns. Stay unplugged longer with Battery-saving mode, and enjoy gaming without distracting pop-ups with Gamer mode.
- Anti-phishing Protect your data against attempts by fraudulent websites to acquire sensitive information, such as usernames, passwords or banking details.
- Smartphone protection Add one more device to your plan to protect your Android smartphone or tablet, each for just an additional $5 per year.
- Non-stop Safe Banking Enjoy automatic protection for online banking and transactions thanks to encrypted browser communication.
- Safe browsing with search results safety check & Browser Cleanup for optimized speed and privacy Prevent online fraud with Secure Browser Mode and Browser Privacy Extention - including Browser Cleanup and flagging of unsafe search results.
- WiFi protected with Firewall Block unauthorized access to your device and webcam with Firewall.
- Anti-Theft protection in case of device loss Protect your device in case of loss or theft. Easily lock, track and locate devices, preventing unwanted access to your data and safeguarding your privacy.
- Secure logins with Password Manager Safely store and share passwords across devices with just one master password.
- Encryption of sensitive data and photos Encrypt files and USBs for secure data sharing and collaboration.
- Block new threats as they emerge with ESET LiveGuard An extra layer of protection, personalized to you and designed to proactively discover and stop never-before-seen types of threats.
- Protect valuable data with ESET Folder Guard This functionality ensures that only trusted apps can modify files in protected folders. It blocks untrusted applications from access and notifies you of unauthorized attempts. It is an especially useful defense against ransomware.
Get the best security plan available, complete with VPN and Metadata Cleanup for total peace of mind.
- 24/7 real-time protection against malware, ransomware and viruses Our multilayered security provides proactive protection against all types of malware—trojans, viruses, spyware and much more.
- Fast scans without interruptions Enjoy the full power of your computer without slowdowns. Stay unplugged longer with Battery-saving mode, and enjoy gaming without distracting pop-ups with Gamer mode.
- Anti-phishing Protect your data against attempts by fraudulent websites to acquire sensitive information, such as usernames, passwords or banking details.
- Smartphone protection Add one more device to your plan to protect your Android smartphone or tablet, each for just an additional $5 per year.
- Non-stop Safe Banking Enjoy automatic protection for online banking and transactions thanks to encrypted browser communication.
- Safe browsing with search results safety check & Browser Cleanup for optimized speed and privacy Prevent online fraud with Secure Browser Mode and Browser Privacy Extention - including Browser Cleanup and flagging of unsafe search results.
- WiFi protected with Firewall Block unauthorized access to your device and webcam with Firewall.
- Anti-Theft protection in case of device loss Protect your device in case of loss or theft. Easily lock, track and locate devices, preventing unwanted access to your data and safeguarding your privacy.
- Secure logins with Password Manager Safely store and share passwords across devices with just one master password.
- Encryption of sensitive data and photos Encrypt files and USBs for secure data sharing and collaboration.
- Block new threats as they emerge with ESET LiveGuard An extra layer of protection, personalized to you and designed to proactively discover and stop never-before-seen types of threats.
- Protect valuable data with ESET Folder Guard This functionality ensures that only trusted apps can modify files in protected folders. It blocks untrusted applications from access and notifies you of unauthorized attempts. It is an especially useful defense against ransomware.
Explore all features of ESET NOD32 Antivirus by platform
System requirements & documentation
System requirements
WINDOWS
Microsoft Windows® 11, 10 and higher operating systems
Please note that on Microsoft® Windows® on ARM, some features and functionalities are not supported. Read more
macOS
macOS 14 (Sonoma), macOS 13 (Ventura), macOS 12 (Monterey), macOS 11 (Big Sur)
Does ESET protect iOS devices?
Currently, ESET does not provide a security solution for iOS. Read more about how to protect your iPhone and iPad.
Documentation
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I download/install ESET after purchase?
You can install ESET by following these simple steps:
1. Uninstall any previously installed antivirus software on your system.
2. Download the ESET installer file here.
3. Double-click the installer file to begin the installation and follow the on-screen instructions.
4. Activate your protection by logging in to, or creating, your ESET HOME Account, or by inserting your unique activation key.
More details about product installation and activation can be found here.
Can I protect mobile phones or multiple operating systems with ESET subscription?
ESET NOD32 Antivirus can secure only desktop and notebook computers running Windows or macOS. To protect your Android smartphone as well, select one of our all-in-one subscription plans here.
Does ESET NOD32 protect against malware like ransomware?
Yes! ESET offers full protection against all forms of malware, including ransomware, spyware, keyloggers and adware. We use machine learning to stay up-to-date with new threats too.
What do users appreciate about ESET?
Verified customers appreciate that ESET is:
- Light on their system
- Reliable and effective
- Runs smoothly in the background, without interruptions
"Works perfectly and has done for years. Extremely efficient and with minimal impact on the functionality of the machine it’s installed on."
See full reviews and more on our Trustpilot profile.
What’s the difference between ESET NOD32 Antivirus and the new plans?
ESET NOD32 Antivirus provides antivirus and anti-malware protection and is ideal for users who want basic protection without extra privacy features.
ESET HOME all-in-one subscription plans offer all the features of NOD32 Antivirus, along with additional layers of security such as online banking protection, password management, browser privacy & security extension, identity protection, and unlimited VPN.