Bitdefender Total Security vs TotalAV Antivirus

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.

TotalAV Antivirus is security software for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, with browser-extension access also listed. Its protection scope is complete security, including always-on scanning for downloads, installations, and executable files. Threat coverage includes malware, ransomware, spyware, adware, phishing scams, and potentially unwanted applications, with zero-day cloud scanning and scheduled scans available. WebShield addresses fake, scam, phishing, and spoofed websites. System tools provide junk-file, disk, and browser cleanup, plus removal of unused applications. Ransomware protection and a password manager are listed. A free plan is available, while paid tiers add services such as Total VPN, Total Adblock, and Password Vault depending on plan. TotalAV Plus costs $19 a year for four devices, Internet Security costs $49 a year for six, and Total Security costs $69 a year for eight. The listed overall device limit is eight.