Antivirus & Security Software
Compare the leading antivirus and security suites - what each one covers, how many devices it protects, and what it does best. Open any product for the full feature list and the problems it is known for.
Norton AntiVirus Plus
Entry-level Norton protection for a single device, with a smart firewall, password manager and cloud backup.
Key Features:
- Real-time malware and ransomware protection
- Smart Firewall for Windows and Mac
- Password Manager included
- +2 more features
McAfee Total Protection
Multi-device security suite pairing antivirus and firewall with a password manager, VPN and identity monitoring.
Key Features:
- Antivirus and anti-ransomware across five devices
- Secure VPN included with auto-renewal active
- True Key password manager
- +2 more features
AVG Internet Security
Advanced internet security with an enhanced firewall, ransomware shield and webcam protection for up to three devices.
Key Features:
- Enhanced firewall with network intrusion blocking
- Ransomware Protection for chosen folders
- Webcam Protection against unauthorised access
- +2 more features
Avast Premium Security
Premium security with advanced threat detection, a Wi-Fi network scanner and ransomware shield for up to ten devices.
Key Features:
- Advanced threat detection with behaviour analysis
- Wi-Fi Inspector for scanning your home network
- Ransomware Shield for protected folders
- +2 more features
Norton 360 Deluxe
Complete protection for five devices with unlimited Secure VPN, 50 GB cloud backup, dark web monitoring and parental controls.
Key Features:
- Device security for up to five devices
- Unlimited Secure VPN with no data cap
- 50 GB of PC cloud backup
- +2 more features
McAfee LiveSafe
McAfee's unlimited-device plan, adding True Key password management and encrypted storage for personal files.
Key Features:
- Protection for an unlimited number of personal devices
- True Key password manager
- Encrypted storage for sensitive files on Windows
- +2 more features
AVG Ultimate
AVG's full bundle: Internet Security, TuneUp performance tools, Secure VPN and AntiTrack in one subscription.
Key Features:
- AVG Internet Security protection included
- AVG TuneUp for cleanup and performance
- AVG Secure VPN with unlimited data
- +2 more features
Avast One
All-in-one security and privacy: antivirus, VPN, device cleanup and data breach monitoring in a single app.
Key Features:
- Real-time antivirus and ransomware protection
- Unlimited VPN built into the same app
- Anti-tracking and web privacy tools
- +2 more features
What to Look For in a Security Suite
The differences between these products are rarely about detection rates. They are about what is bundled, how many devices are covered, and what happens at renewal.
Real-Time Protection
Every suite here scans in real time. Run only one — two engines on a machine cause more problems than they solve.
Device Count
Licences range from one device to a whole household. Count the phones and tablets, not just the computers.
What's Bundled
VPN, password manager, cloud backup and identity monitoring appear at different tiers — and sometimes with conditions attached.
Renewal Terms
First-year pricing rarely matches the renewal, and some vendors tie VPN access to auto-renewal staying switched on.
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