Dr.Web KATANA vs PC Matic
Dr.Web KATANA
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PC Matic
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| Figure | Dr.Web KATANA | PC Matic |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.78/mo | $2.50/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 16 |
| Spec score · Anti Malware Software | 8.5 (#4) | 8.9 (#3) |
| Spec score · Antivirus software | 8.3 (#31) | 9.0 (#11) |
| Device limit | 1 | 5 |
| Founded | 1992 | 1999 |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Protection scope | antivirus | complete security |
| Ransomware protection | The product detects unwanted file modification and prevents malicious objects from injecting code into other processes, including activity typical of encryption ransomware. | Yes |
| Paid from | 9.3 | 60 |
| Support | Doctor Web advertises 24/7 technical support and offers users a support request form and ticket creation. | Home support channels include email, phone, chat and remote assistance depending on subscription tier; the company states US-based support is available seven days a week. |
| Supported platforms | Windows | Windows,macOS,Android,iOS |
| System requirements | The product page lists a minimum of 100 MB RAM and approximately 150 MB of free disk space, plus additional temporary installation space. | Windows support requires Windows 10 or newer, a 1 GHz processor, 4 GB RAM, 10 GB free disk space and 5 Mbps down/1 Mbps up internet. |
Plans
Dr.Web KATANA
- 1 PC / 1 year$9.30 a year
- 1 PC / 2 years$17.67 a year
- Dr.Web KATANA (1 PC/1 year)$9.30 a year
- Dr.Web KATANA (1 PC/2 years)$17.67 a year
PC Matic
- Antivirus$60 a year
- Antivirus + VPN$110 a year
- Antivirus + VPN + Family Identity Protection$210 a year
- PC Matic Privacy$30 a year
- PC Matic Privacy$30 a year
- Antivirus$50 a year
- Antivirus$50 a year
- PC Matic PRO Basic$50 a year
- PC Matic Delist$60 a year
- PC Matic Delist$60 a year
In their own words
Dr.Web KATANA
Dr.Web KATANA has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
PC Matic
PC Matic provides antivirus and endpoint security for home and business users on Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS. Its SuperShield protection uses real-time application allowlisting and a default-deny approach that blocks unknown applications. PC Matic says this can stop ransomware before execution; it also describes using heuristics to block malicious scripts that call tools such as PowerShell. On Windows PCs, scans can run maintenance including software and driver updates, junk-file removal, and fixes for software vulnerabilities. Consumer plans list malicious ad and scam blocking and dark web monitoring; the family identity plan adds identity theft insurance and stolen funds reimbursement, each up to $1M. PC Matic Pro applies default-deny allowlisting to applications, scripts, and processes, and can sit alongside other endpoint security solutions. The consumer page lists a free plan and free trial. Paid annual options include Antivirus at $60 a year, Antivirus + VPN at $110 a year, and Antivirus + VPN + Family Identity Protection at $210 a year.