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Bitdefender Total Security

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FigureBitdefender Total SecurityWindows Security
Price from$5/mo—
Free planYes—
Free trialYes—
Open source——
WindowsYesYes
macOSYes—
iOSYes—
AndroidYes—
Plans published50
Spec score · Antivirus software9.4 (#1)7.4 (#82)
Founded20011975
Free planNoYes
HeadquartersBucharest, RomaniaRedmond, Washington, United States
Protection scopecomplete securitycomplete security
Ransomware protectionMulti-layer protection safeguards documents, pictures, videos, and musicYes
Supported platformsWindows, macOS, Android, and iOSWindows 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

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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.

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