Kaspersky Antivirus vs Kaspersky Mobile Security
Kaspersky Antivirus
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| Figure | Kaspersky Antivirus | Kaspersky Mobile Security |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $3.25/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Spec score · Antivirus software | 9.3 (#3) | 8.2 (#38) |
| Company history | Kaspersky’s own history says Kaspersky Lab was established on June 26, 1997. | Kaspersky says the company was established on June 26, 1997. |
| Founded | 1997 | 1997 |
| Headquarters | Zurich, Switzerland | The company page lists Rieterstrasse 6, 8002, Zurich, Switzerland, under its headquarters section. |
| Password manager | Yes | Password Manager stores passwords and personal data in a private, encrypted vault. |
| System requirements | Windows installation requires 1.5 GB free disk space, a 1 GHz processor, 1–2 GB RAM and 1024×768 resolution; an internet connection and My Kaspersky account are required. | The page lists Android 11–16 and iOS 26, and says beta or preview operating systems are unsupported. |
| VPN | Plus and Premium include an unlimited VPN marketed for public Wi-Fi and location privacy. | Superfast VPN provides a secure connection and is described as supporting access to global content. |
Plans
Kaspersky Antivirus
- Kaspersky Premium$54.99 a year
- Kaspersky Standard$38.99 a year
- Kaspersky Plus$51.99 a year
- Kaspersky Premium$53.99 a year
Kaspersky Mobile Security
- Kaspersky Free for AndroidFree
- Kaspersky Premium for MobilePrice not published
- Kaspersky Premium MultidevicePrice not published
- Kaspersky Standard for MobilePrice not published
In their own words
Kaspersky Antivirus
Kaspersky Antivirus is paid security software with a stated protection scope of complete security. Its listed features include ransomware protection, parental controls, and a password manager. The software supports Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and Linux. The Kaspersky Premium plan covers 3 devices and is listed at $54.99 a year, described as a subsequent renewal price for a Middle East license. A 30-day trial is also listed. Kaspersky Antivirus, the named maker, was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. The device cap and renewal terms are important details for evaluating the plan: the stated annual price applies to a subsequent renewal, and the coverage is limited to three devices. The product page is at kaspersky.com/antivirus.
Kaspersky Mobile Security
Kaspersky Mobile Security has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.