Antivirus Side-by-Side Feature Matrix
Compare key security features, device allowances, intro rates, and renewal costs across top-rated cybersecurity suites.
| Feature / Suite | Bitdefender | Norton 360 | TotalAV | McAfee | Avast | Kaspersky | Malwarebytes | ESET |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 9.9 / 10 | 9.7 / 10 | 9.5 / 10 | 9.4 / 10 | 9.3 / 10 | 9.2 / 10 | 9.1 / 10 | 9.0 / 10 |
| Intro Rate (1st Yr) | $19.99 | $49.99 | $29.00 | $39.99 | $31.19 | $36.99 | $24.74 | $49.99 |
| Renewal Rate | $89.99/yr | $119.99/yr | $99.00/yr | $109.99/yr | $79.99/yr | $74.99/yr | $44.99/yr | $59.99/yr |
| Device Allowance | 5 Devices | 5 Devices | 4 Devices | Unlimited | 10 Devices | 10 Devices | 1–5 Devices | 3 Devices |
| Real-Time Defense | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ransomware Shield | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart Firewall | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Bundled VPN | 200MB/day | Unlimited | Add-on | Unlimited | Add-on | Unlimited | Add-on | Add-on |
| Cloud Storage Backup | ✗ | 50GB PC | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Identity / Dark Web Alerts | ✓ | ✓ | Basic | ✓ | Basic | ✓ | Basic | Basic |
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