McAfee
Antivirus, scam protection, VPN, and identity monitoring.
- Real-time antivirus
- Web and phishing protection
- Scam detection
- VPN on eligible plans
- Identity monitoring
- Multi-device plans
- Broad security suite
- Unlimited devices on eligible plans
- VPN included on eligible plans
- Flexible plan options
- Introductory pricing rises
- Features vary by plan
- Identity features vary by region
Norton
Antivirus with scam protection, password tools, VPN, and backup.
- Real-time malware protection
- AI scam protection
- Password manager
- VPN on Norton 360
- Cloud backup on eligible plans
- Parental controls on eligible plans
- Flexible device plans
- Privacy tools bundled
- 60-day money-back guarantee
- Password manager included
- Promotional price rises
- Backup limits vary by plan
- Some features vary by region
TotalAV
Antivirus with threat scanning, cleanup, and privacy tools.
- Real-time antivirus on eligible plans
- Cloud scanning
- PUA detection
- Phishing and scam protection
- System tune-up and cleanup
- VPN and password tools on eligible plans
- Malware and PC cleanup tools
- Multi-device plans
- Ransomware protection
- Cross-platform options
- Renewal price may rise
- Some tools need higher tiers
- Features vary by OS
Bitdefender
Layered threat protection for major desktop and mobile platforms.
- Real-time malware protection
- AI threat detection
- Ransomware defense
- Web and phishing protection
- Cross-platform support on eligible plans
- Password manager on selected plans
- Broad OS coverage
- Layered security
- Up to five devices on listed plan
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Advanced tools need higher tiers
- Plans vary by region
- Introductory price may rise
NordVPN
VPN privacy with tools to block some malicious sites and downloads.
- Encrypted VPN
- Malicious-site blocking
- Ad and tracker blocking on supported platforms
- Malicious-file scanning varies by platform
- Kill switch on supported apps
- Multi-device VPN
- VPN-focused privacy
- Encrypted traffic and threat blocking
- Ad and tracker blocking
- Privacy tools in one subscription
- Not a full antivirus replacement
- Features vary by OS and plan
- Lowest price needs a longer term
Avast
Free and premium antivirus with web, email, and scam protection.
- Free antivirus option
- Premium malware protection
- Web and email protection
- Ransomware defense on eligible products
- AI scam guidance on supported offers
- Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS apps
- Free option available
- Single- and multi-device plans
- Broad platform support
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Free and paid protection differ
- Introductory price rises
- Some tools need separate apps
iolo System Shield
Windows antivirus and antispyware, standalone or in selected bundles.
- Antivirus and antispyware
- HyperScan detection
- Sentient Technology detection
- Included in selected System Mechanic editions
- Windows PC support
- Malware removal in selected bundles
- Standalone option available
- Can bundle with PC maintenance
- Security and utility bundle option
- 30-day money-back guarantee on eligible purchases
- Windows-focused
- Some bundles exclude antivirus
- Renewal may be needed for updates
Fortect
Windows repair tools with antivirus features in selected offerings.
- Windows system repair
- Missing or damaged file scans
- PC stability tools
- Antivirus in advertised offers
- Driver and OS update tools
- VPN in selected bundles
- PC repair plus security tools
- Diagnoses Windows issues
- Scan-based assessment
- Combines maintenance and security tools
- Primarily Windows repair software
- Features vary by tier
- Verify inclusions and renewal terms
Trend Micro Maximum Security
Multi-device security with malware, phishing, and banking protection.
- Antivirus and malware protection
- Scam and phishing protection
- Online banking protection
- Parental controls on supported plans
- Social privacy protection
- Multi-platform coverage on eligible plans
- Online banking safeguards
- Several device platforms
- Parental controls included
- 30-day money-back guarantee listed
- Features vary by OS
- Introductory price may rise
- Some identity tools need higher tiers
ESET HOME Security
Home security with real-time, anti-phishing, and banking protection.
- Real-time protection
- Anti-phishing
- Secure banking browser
- Wi-Fi protection on eligible plans
- Password manager on selected plans
- VPN in Ultimate plan
- Multiple plan tiers
- Windows, Mac, and Android options
- Central ESET HOME management
- Affiliate program available in some regions
- VPN and password tools need higher tiers
- Device limits vary by plan
- Affiliate terms vary by country
