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Bitdefender Antivirus Plus vs Total Defense Essential Anti-Virus

Bitdefender Antivirus Plus

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Total Defense Essential Anti-Virus

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FigureBitdefender Antivirus PlusTotal Defense Essential Anti-Virus
Price from$2.08/mo$3.33/mo
Free plan——
Free trialYesYes
Open source——
WindowsYesYes
macOSYes—
iOSYes—
AndroidYes—
Plans published43
Spec score · Antivirus software9.1 (#5)7.9 (#51)
Company historyBitdefender's company page describes its cybersecurity work as dating from 2001.Total Defense says it has focused on protecting consumers and businesses since 1992.
Device limit33
Free planYesNo
Protection scopeinternet securityantivirus
Ransomware protectionYesYes
Paid from24.9959.99
SupportThe product page says expert assistance is available 24/7.Free technical support covers download and installation, activation and configuration, conflicting antivirus removal, and updates and upgrades.
Supported platformsWindows,macOS,iOS,AndroidWindows 11,Windows 10,Windows 8.1
TrialThe maker offers a free 30-day full trial with no credit card required.The maker offers a 30-day antivirus free trial and says no credit card is required.

Plans

Bitdefender Antivirus Plus

  • Antivirus Plus, 1 device$24.99 a year
  • Antivirus Plus, 3 devices$29.99 a year
  • Bitdefender Antivirus Plus Multiplatform — 1 device$24.99 a year
  • Bitdefender Antivirus Plus Multiplatform — 3 devices$29.99 a year

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Total Defense Essential Anti-Virus

  • Essential Anti-Virus$59.99 a year
  • Essential Anti-Virus — 1 Year$39.99 a year
  • Essential Anti-Virus — 2 Year$59.99 a year

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In their own words

Bitdefender Antivirus Plus

Bitdefender Antivirus Plus Multiplatform protects Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices against malware, ransomware, scams, and other online threats. Real-time detection covers viruses, ransomware, zero-day exploits, rootkits, and spyware. Web protection blocks phishing and fake-shop sites, and layered ransomware protection safeguards documents, pictures, videos, and music from encryption. On Windows PCs, Vulnerability Assessment checks for outdated or vulnerable software, missing Windows security patches, and potentially unsafe settings. Data Breach Detection checks whether email addresses have appeared in known third-party breaches. The included basic VPN allows 200 MB of traffic per day per device; unlimited traffic requires adding Premium VPN. Plans are listed for one or three devices: the first-year prices are $24.99 a year and $29.99 a year, respectively, plus applicable sales tax for the Multiplatform plans. Subscriptions may renew automatically. The maker offers a 30-day full trial without a credit card, says assistance is available 24/7, and says customers may request a refund within 30 days of purchase or renewal.

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Total Defense Essential Anti-Virus

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