Kaspersky Antivirus vs McAfee Mobile Security
Kaspersky Antivirus
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McAfee Mobile Security
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| Figure | Kaspersky Antivirus | McAfee Mobile Security |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $3.25/mo | $2.50/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 9 |
| Spec score · Antivirus software | 9.3 (#3) | 8.3 (#32) |
| Device limit | 3 | The mobile page says a subscription can cover up to five devices, while also describing protection for unlimited devices; the unlimited-device plans are limited to supported household devices owned for personal, non-commercial use and subject to a fair use policy. |
| Headquarters | Zurich, Switzerland | McAfee lists its headquarters at 6220 America Center Drive, San Jose, California 95002, USA. |
| Identity monitoring | Data Leak Checker scans email addresses and phone numbers and alerts users about exposed information. | McAfee says it monitors personal information, including email addresses and bank account information, and sends alerts when action may be needed. |
| Protection scope | complete security | complete security |
| Supported platforms | Windows,macOS,Android,iOS,Linux | Android,iOS |
| VPN | Plus and Premium include an unlimited VPN marketed for public Wi-Fi and location privacy. | McAfee says its unlimited VPN can turn on automatically to protect personal data and credit card information while browsing on public networks. |
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
McAfee Mobile Security
- Monthly Standard Subscription$2.99 a month
- Monthly Advanced Subscription$9.99 a month
- Monthly Plus Subscription$9.99 a month
- Total Protection Monthly$9.99 a month
- McAfee+ Advanced Monthly$19.99 a month
- Yearly Standard Subscription$29.99 a year
- Yearly Plus Subscription$79.99 a year
- Total Protection Yearly$99.99 a year
- McAfee+ Advanced Yearly$199.99 a year
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.
McAfee Mobile Security
McAfee Mobile Security has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.