Bitdefender Total Security vs Microsoft Defender Antivirus
Bitdefender Total Security
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| Figure | Bitdefender Total Security | Microsoft Defender Antivirus |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $5/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 5 | 8 |
| Spec score · Antivirus software | 9.4 (#1) | 6.9 (#104) |
| Founded | 2001 | 1975 |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Headquarters | Bucharest, Romania | Redmond, Washington, USA |
| Parental controls | Family plans include time limits, content filtering, routines, location, rewards, and activity reports | No |
| Password manager | Included password manager stores and organizes credentials | No |
| Protection scope | complete security | antivirus |
| Ransomware protection | Multi-layer protection safeguards documents, pictures, videos, and music | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS | Windows 10,Windows 11 |
Plans
Bitdefender Total Security
- Total Security Individual$59.99 a year
- Total Security Family$79.99 a year
- Bitdefender Total Security Individual$119.99 a year
- Bitdefender Total Security Family$159.99 a year
- Bitdefender Total SecurityFree
Microsoft Defender Antivirus
- Microsoft Defender Antivirus built into WindowsPrice not published
- Microsoft Defender Antivirus built into WindowsPriced on request
- Microsoft 365 PersonalPriced on request
- Microsoft 365 PersonalPrice not published
- Microsoft 365 FamilyPrice not published
- Microsoft 365 FamilyPriced on request
- Microsoft 365 PremiumPrice not published
- Microsoft 365 PremiumPriced on request
In their own words
Bitdefender Total Security
Bitdefender Total Security is a security suite for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS. It provides real-time protection against viruses, worms, Trojans, ransomware, zero-day exploits, rootkits, and spyware, along with phishing and ransomware protection. The suite includes parental controls, a password manager, and a VPN that encrypts internet traffic; VPN data is limited to 200 MB per day per device. Individual covers five devices under one account, while Family covers 25 devices under five accounts. Family Manager provides a dashboard for settings and real-time alerts. Antispam is available for Microsoft Outlook and Thunderbird, and OneClick Optimizer can free space, clean registries, optimize browsers, and adjust Windows settings. The first-year price is $59.99 per year for Individual and $79.99 per year for Family, plus applicable sales tax. A 30-day trial and full refund within the first 30 days are listed. Bitdefender was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Bucharest, Romania.
Microsoft Defender Antivirus
Microsoft Defender Antivirus has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.