AntiVir PE Premium or NOD32

Re: Avira vs NOD32

To some people those tests are considered the "holy grail"
I admit, I read the test results but I dont rely on them when its time to choose a security app.
Everyone will have a different reason for choosing an application, test results, costs, ease of use, resources, all in 1 (suites), the reasons are endless.
You can read the test results of 2-3 AV's but then go to a message board and read about how they dont like AV A although it came out # 1 in the testing but alot of people like AV B although it was was # 3 in testing, which of course leads to confusion.
AV A is expensive, easy to use, has an o.k. detection rate and people have good things to say about it
AV B, great detection rate but heavy on resources
AV C, good detection rate, ease of use but alot of people dont like the way it runs on their PC
Next thing you know you're sitting at your computer...

 

Re: Avira vs NOD32

Apparently there is a trial. There is a ongoing thread on the subject. https://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=156432 For the suite at least.

 

Re: Avira vs NOD32

Just like IBK says in his reports:
You can´t go wrong with a AV that:
-earns VB100(ITW malware) awards on a regular basis.
-have some Checkmark certification.
-detects at least 90% of AV-C samples.
You should only be concerned in the case of a AV with weak heuristics in addition to low frequency updates if the AV is your first layer of defense

 

Re: Avira vs NOD32

My own criteria are;
1.Detection rates. If not among the best I see no reason to use a second tier AV. Those on the second tier always say it does not make a difference. Maybe it does not for them, but I know what I will use, and what I will not.

2. Runs well on my system. Otherwise it is of no use. I won't put up with much trouble before I change if one is not relatively trouble free. I have found a couple that do that so do not need to try several more that seem to offer no advantage in security.

3. Cost. This is not really a big factor as long as the cost does not exceed KAV. I have no objection to paying, but F-Secure for example is greatly overpriced in my view. "A fool and his money are soon parted."

I don't make it very complicated, just get the top line of protection at a reasonable cost. No 20 questions for me.

Best,
Jerry

 

Re: Avira vs NOD32

f-secure IS is cheaper than KIS

 

Re: Avira vs NOD32

There may be somewhere that is true, and I am using the one year free trial. However, even at half price it is not cheap, and when I just bought a boxed copy of KAV6 off ebay for $17.39 I don't think so. In addition there are some excellent sales on KAV that I do not see for FS.
However, I do like F-Secure, and if it is significantly less cost than KAV I would probably use it.
I prefer KAV so at essentially equal price I would go with KAV.

At half price it might be slightly cheaper than KAV on most sites. However, I am not sure of the cost of renewal.
If you have a good source, I would appreciate knowing.
Best,
Jerry

 

Re: Avira vs NOD32

Well kind of. You have to email Avira, give them your information, and maybe they'll send you a trial key. Not very professional in my opinion. Until they get their act together, and offer discounts, stay with NOD.

 

Re: Avira vs NOD32

Not too correct.if you go to http://www.avira.com/en/products/test_licence.html

fill it up even with bogus info..but with a valid email addy you get your key

 

Re: Avira vs NOD32

f-secure is significantly cheaper or 'less cost' if you have a few PC's,

f-secures 3-pc licence is the same price as KIS's 1-pc licence, i would personally choose f-secure over kaspersky, as it just 'feels' better with my machine and feels more secure to me.

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anyway jerry, less of the kaspersky - f-secure and lets get back on topic before we get told off lol

 

Re: Avira vs NOD32

or you could go there and do it the correct way and enjoy the suite. I know this folks mean the best for each of you and it would be nice if we all acted that way.

 

Re: Avira vs NOD32

Between Avira and NOD32? I would go for the one that gives the best value. If I wanted one with more options, I would choose KIS6 IMHO.

 

Re: Avira vs NOD32

Hi C.S.J,

Good points, both on subject, and for multiple licenses. Multiple licenses are a distinct advantage for a family. Thanks for the reply.

Regarding the two AVs of the thread, I would like to have used Avira, but since it did not run well on my system I would go for NOD32. I do not think anyone is more likely to get infected regardless of which he uses.

Best,
Jerry

 

Re: Avira vs NOD32

Using this link will not allow you to test the premium version of Avira, nor can you test the suite via this link. The workstation version is the closest you can test. This was meant for business users, not home users. Read this thread. It validates what I'm saying.

 

Re: Avira vs NOD32

If anyone is interested in testing the Avira Secruity Suite please go to this link http://forum.antivir.de/thread.php?threadid=15441
For most people they will have to follow step 2.

 

Re: Avira vs NOD32

N8chavez,


The subject of the thread is Avira vs NOD32 and not Avira premium suite vs nod32.

 

Re: Avira vs NOD32

So that there is no further mis-understanding....the thread starter asked about "AntiVir PE Premium or NOD32" in their first post and as mentioned in their second post...."Can't edit the title once posted". As such....I have taken the liberty to re-name the thread to reflect the thread starters wish to hopefully help with any further mis-understanding.

Bubba

 

Re: Avira vs NOD32

~snip....re-moved un-necessary comments....Bubba~

As you can see I mention Avira premium, which in case you forgot, you told me what the topic of this thread. So, I kept with the topic in mentioning both Avira premium and the Avira suite. Also, the suite was mentioned in posts prior to mine, which is why I felt I could mention it. This was given as a way to test both Avira premium and Avira suite, both of which cannot be achieved this way, as I've stated.

~snip....re-moved un-necessary comments....Bubba~

 

To all:

The discussion is "AntiVir PE Premium or NOD32" and ask that We take any further mis-understanding discussion\comments to private message.

Thanks,
Bubba

 

As the OP, my intention was to see people's views on the like for like products. Since NOD32 is not a suite product, the comparison should be against PE Premium as Bubba has intimated.

 

Isn't it more important to determine how well each product can clean malware from a machine? They all have pretty much the same signature files but can they both do a very good job of eliminating them when encountered?

 

Who could say then between these two might be better in cleaning or would they be about equal? I have no idea.

Gary

 

"Antivir or Nod32?"

In the past I would have said Nod32 (I have 2 licenses for nod) but for numerous reasons I am currently using Antivir.

Londonbeat

 

I have used both. My preference is NOD.

 

Both are A-grade AVs.

I recommend that you trial both of them before deciding. I have found that 'this AV' or 'that AV' might sound good. And have much praise heaped on it but when you run it on your system it 'acts up'. While others may have no complaints. Odd. But that's my experience over time. Or the functionality / layout / options are not to your liking. And you really can't tell without 'hands-on' sampling.

So test 'em both out before deciding.