Comodo Internet Security
comodo.com
What it is
Comodo Internet Security is a Windows security suite that combines antivirus protection, a packet-filtering firewall, host intrusion prevention, and automatic isolation for unknown files. Its Auto Sandbox runs unfamiliar files in a separate environment. The firewall can block unauthorized inbound and outbound connections, manage which programs can access the internet, and hide computer ports. Secure Shopping isolates browser sessions and includes keylogger prevention, screen-capture blocking, and SSL certificate inspection; it can also run applications such as email clients, password managers, spreadsheets, and VPN clients in that environment. The product describes cloud antivirus scanning, behavior analysis, and whitelisting, alongside malicious-website filtering with custom block lists. Comodo lists a free plan and paid plans from $29.99/yr. Its guide lists Windows 10, 8, and 7, and says versions 12.0.0.6882 and later do not support Windows XP or Vista. Support resources include Comodo Support, an online help guide, and a user forum.
Spec sheet
- What it does
- Comodo Internet Security combines antivirus, packet-filtering firewall, host intrusion prevention and automatic sandboxing for layered computer protection.Read 14 Oct 2026 · comodo.com
- Purpose
- Comodo Internet Security combines antivirus protection, a packet-filtering firewall, host intrusion prevention, and automatic sandboxing of unknown files.Read 28 Sep 2026 · comodo.com
- Free plan
- YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · comodo.com
- Paid from
- 29.99Read 20 Sep 2026 · comodo.com
- Support
- The product page directs users to submit technical questions through Comodo Support and links to an online help guide and user forum.Read 28 Sep 2026 · comodo.com
- Headquarters
- Bloomfield, New Jersey, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · comodo.com
- Founded
- 1998Read 28 Sep 2026 · comodo.com
- Android features
- The Android app advertises real-time and scheduled scans, phishing and Wi-Fi checks, VPN, mobile firewall, app lock and identity-theft monitoring.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Anti-rootkit
- The anti-rootkit scanner looks for and removes rootkits.Read 14 Oct 2026 · comodo.com
- Anti-spyware
- The anti-spyware module detects and removes spyware infections.Read 14 Oct 2026 · comodo.com
- Antivirus
- The antivirus component searches for and removes existing malware.Read 14 Oct 2026 · comodo.com
- Auto sandbox
- Unknown programs can be run in an isolated environment separated from the main system.Read 14 Oct 2026 · comodo.com
- Behavior analysis
- Cloud behavior analysis is marketed for detecting previously unseen zero-day malware.Read 14 Oct 2026 · comodo.com
- Bot protection
- Bot protection is intended to stop malware from enrolling the computer in a botnet.Read 14 Oct 2026 · comodo.com
- Cloud features
- The product page describes cloud antivirus scanning, cloud-based behavior analysis, and cloud-based whitelisting.Read 28 Sep 2026 · comodo.com
- Cloud scanning
- Cloud antivirus can identify malicious files even when local virus definitions are out of date.Read 14 Oct 2026 · comodo.com
- Company facts
- LinkedIn describes Comodo Security Solutions as privately held, founded in 2005, headquartered in Iasi, Romania, with 51–200 employees.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
- Company footprint
- LinkedIn says Comodo reports more than 55 million endpoint installations and offices in the United States, United Kingdom, China, India, Romania and Ukraine.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
- Defense+
- Defense+ protects critical system files and blocks malware before installation.Read 14 Oct 2026 · comodo.com
- Developer APIs
- The maker site links separate Valkyrie developer pages for APIs and plugins, but does not document a public Comodo Internet Security API or SDK on the product page.Read 14 Oct 2026 · comodo.com
- Firewall
- The firewall can block unauthorized inbound and outbound connections, control which programs access the internet, and stealth computer ports.Read 28 Sep 2026 · comodo.com
- Firewall controls
- The firewall can block inbound and outbound connections, hide ports, set per-application rules and keep activity logs.Read 14 Oct 2026 · comodo.com
- Installation dependency
- Comodo advises removing other antivirus and firewall products before installing CIS to avoid conflicts.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.comodo.com
- iOS features
- The iPhone app lists VPN, call blocking, file vault, identity-theft monitoring, Wi-Fi filtering and safe browsing.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Licence
- The CIS EULA grants royalty-free commercial and personal use but retains ownership with Comodo, so CIS is proprietary rather than open source.Read 14 Oct 2026 · comodo.com
- Limit: Android downloads
- A Google Play reviewer praised the app but said it lacked a scanner for downloads before installation.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Limit: billing and refunds
- Trustpilot complaints repeatedly allege unwanted renewals, refund delays and poor customer-service handling.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
- Limit: independent testing
- TechRadar says AV-Comparatives had not tested Comodo and described its AV-Test result as unexceptional versus stronger competitors.Read 14 Oct 2026 · techradar.com
- Limit: interface and installation
- TrustRadius reviewers repeatedly describe the interface as difficult and installation as slow.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
- Limit: Kill Switch vulnerability
- On September 28, 2026 Comodo warned users not to use Kill Switch, removed affected CCE downloads and planned installers without the vulnerable component.Read 14 Oct 2026 · forums.comodo.com
- Limit: support and containment
- TrustRadius reviewers report weak support and difficult whitelisting, including false positives for common applications.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
- Maker and founding
- Comodo's company profile says it was established in 1998.Read 28 Sep 2026 · comodo.com
- Memory firewall
- The memory firewall is designed to defend against buffer-overflow attacks.Read 14 Oct 2026 · comodo.com
- News: 2027 release
- A July 23, 2026 forum announcement introduced CIS 2027 version 12.4.0.8170 with HIPS renamed EDR and fixes for update checks and installer naming.Read 14 Oct 2026 · forums.comodo.com
- Operating system limit
- The Comodo guide lists Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7, and says CIS 12.0.0.6882 and later does not support Windows XP or Vista.Read 28 Sep 2026 · help.comodo.com
- Other uses
- Secure Shopping can also run applications such as Outlook, Thunderbird, Sage, password managers, Excel, FTP clients, and VPN clients inside its isolated environment.Read 28 Sep 2026 · comodo.com
- Paid support features
- The page says CIS Pro adds GeekBuddy support and a virus-free guarantee covering repair costs up to $500 if Comodo support cannot restore an infected PC.Read 28 Sep 2026 · comodo.com
- Parental controls
- YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · comodo.com
- Praise: GetApp users
- GetApp users rate activity tracking, alerts and application security highly, with 75% of reviews marked positive.Read 14 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
- Praise: malware detection
- TrustRadius reviewers repeatedly praise fast scanning, malware detection and extensive configuration options.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
- Protection scope
- complete securityRead 20 Sep 2026 · comodo.com
- Rating on Apple App Store
- 3.1 out of 5 from 51 ratingsRead 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Rating on GetApp
- 4.8 out of 5 from 4 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
- Rating on Google Play
- 3.7 out of 5 from 57.6K reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Rating on TechRadar testing
- AV-Test's August 2019 test gave Comodo 6/6 protection, 5.5/6 performance and 5.5/6 usability.Read 14 Oct 2026 · techradar.com
- Rating on Trustpilot
- 1.2 out of 5 from 172 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
- Rating on TrustRadius
- 7.2 out of 10 from 23 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
- Secure shopping
- Secure Shopping isolates browser sessions and includes keylogger, screenshot, remote-takeover and fake-certificate protections.Read 14 Oct 2026 · comodo.com
- Support and documentation
- Comodo provides ticket support, an online help guide and a user forum for product questions.Read 14 Oct 2026 · comodo.com
- Supported platforms
- WindowsRead 20 Sep 2026 · comodo.com
- System requirements
- The published CIS 12.2 guide lists Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1 and Windows IoT, with 512 MB RAM, 1 GB disk space, SSE2 CPU and Internet Explorer 11 or later.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.comodo.com
- Unknown file isolation
- Auto Sandbox runs unknown files in an isolated environment so they cannot damage the computer.Read 28 Sep 2026 · comodo.com
- Web filtering
- Malicious Website Filtering blocks dangerous websites and supports custom block lists for family members.Read 28 Sep 2026 · comodo.com
- Website filtering
- Malicious-site filtering blocks dangerous websites and supports custom family block lists.Read 14 Oct 2026 · comodo.com
Plans and prices
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Automatically isolates unknown files.
- Firewall controls inbound, outbound, and program connections.
- Secure Shopping includes keylogger and screen-capture protections.
- Free plan covers core security features.
Limits
- Available for Windows only.
- Windows XP and Vista are unsupported by newer versions.
- Paid plans start at $29.99/yr.
Who it suits
It suits Windows users looking for antivirus, firewall, and file-isolation features in one product. Families may also find the custom website block lists relevant.
Verdict
Comodo combines several security functions, including file sandboxing, firewall controls, and an isolated shopping session. Check the Windows version limits and plan details before choosing it.
Where Specifiction places it
- Computer Security#1 of 309.3
- Firewall Management Software#1 of 299.1
- Firewall Software#4 of 819.1
- Antivirus software#9 of 1209.1
- Malware removal tools#3 of 319.3