
That’s good, but Avast One, AVG, Bitdefender, and McAfee earned Advanced+ in all three tests. Of three tests I follow from this lab, Total Defense received Advanced+ (the best certification) in two. Total Defense has appeared in various lab reports over the years, but only AV-Comparatives includes it in the most recent tests.

When product that gets high scores from multiple labs, that's a good sign that it's effective. Not only is Total Defense less expensive than most, but it also comes with 25GB of storage for your online backups.ĭuring every antivirus review, I check to see if test results are available from four independent labs: MRG-Effitas, SE Labs, AV-Comparatives, and AV-Test Institute (Opens in a new window). You pay $159.99 for McAfee Total Protection, but that gets you licenses for every Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS device in your household. A 10-license subscription for Trend Micro or ESET will set you back almost $140 per year, and Panda Dome Premium goes for $275. A 10-license subscription for the top-tier suite from Avast or AVG costs $10 less, but most competitors ask for more. That price is the same as what Bitdefender, BullGuard Premium Protection, and Vipre charge for their suites. You pay $99.99 per year for 10 Total Defense licenses, which you can use to protect Windows, macOS, or Android devices.

It offers additional features for Windows, along with very good security for Android and macOS devices. Indeed, Total Defense Ultimate Internet Security is at the pinnacle of this company's product line. However, using “Ultimate” in the name clearly identifies a top-tier suite. Names that distinguish basic from advanced suites are important, and words like “Total” or “Deluxe” or “Premium” don’t always help. Many security companies offer protection at three levels: a standalone antivirus product an entry-level security suite with features such as firewall, spam filtering, or VPN and a top-tier suite containing every imaginable feature.

