Tech riderRev. 24 Sept 2026
Microsoft Defender for Individuals
- 1Runs onAndroid, iOS, Mac, Windows
- 2CostsNot stated by the maker
- 3Protection scopecomplete security
- 4Device limit5 devices
- 5Supported platformsWindows, macOS, iOS, Android
- 6Ransomware protectionYes
5 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: microsoft.com
Overview
Microsoft Defender for Individuals is ranked #55 of 116 in antivirus software on Specifiction. It runs on Android, iOS, macOS, Windows. There is no free plan.
Microsoft Defender for Individuals plans and pricing
All plansMicrosoft 365 Personal Not published 1 person · Up to 5 devices · 1 TB cloud storage microsoft.com · 24 Sept 2026
Microsoft 365 Personal Not published 1 person · Up to 5 devices · 1 TB cloud storage microsoft.com · 24 Sept 2026
Microsoft 365 Family Not published 1 to 6 people · Up to 5 devices per person · Up to 6 TB cloud storage microsoft.com · 24 Sept 2026
Microsoft 365 Family Not published 1 to 6 people · Up to 5 devices per person · Up to 6 TB cloud storage microsoft.com · 24 Sept 2026
Microsoft 365 Premium Not published 1 to 6 people · Up to 5 devices per person · Up to 6 TB cloud storage microsoft.com · 24 Sept 2026
Microsoft 365 Premium Not published 1 to 6 people · Up to 5 devices per person · Up to 6 TB cloud storage microsoft.com · 24 Sept 2026
Compared on antivirus software
- Free plan
- Nomicrosoft.com
- Protection scope
- complete securitymicrosoft.com
- Device limit
- 5 devicesmicrosoft.com
- Supported platforms
- Windows, macOS, iOS, Androidmicrosoft.com
- Ransomware protection
- Yesmicrosoft.com
Best Microsoft Defender for Individuals alternatives
See all 12 All accessCh 01 Bitdefender Total Security Free trialAndroidiOS from $5/mo8.9 All accessCh 02 Bitdefender Antivirus Plus Free trialAndroidiOS from $2.08/mo8.6 All accessCh 03 F-Secure Total Free trialAndroidiOS from $5.83/mo8.6 All accessCh 04 Norton 360 AndroidiOS from $7.92/mo8.3 All accessCh 05 Kaspersky Antivirus AndroidiOS from $4.58/mo8.2 All accessCh 06 Avast One AndroidiOS 8.2
Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Antivirus Software in 2026#55 of 116
- Best Cloud Security Platforms in 2026#15 of 28
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Sources
- microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/microsoft-defender-· checked 24 Sept 2026