Kaspersky Premium Total Security vs McAfee Total Protection
Kaspersky Premium Total Security
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McAfee Total Protection
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| Figure | Kaspersky Premium Total Security | McAfee Total Protection |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Spec score · Antivirus for Mac | 7.9 (#12) | 7.4 (#18) |
| Spec score · Antivirus software | 7.4 (#87) | 7.8 (#55) |
| Password manager | The included password manager stores and syncs strong unique passwords in an encrypted vault and alerts users if passwords are leaked. | The password manager can store, autofill, and generate complex passwords accessible on PC and mobile devices with one account. |
| Support | The plan includes 24/7 remote IT support for security issues. | The product page says free customer support is available by phone, chat, or online. |
| Threat protection | Its multilayered antivirus is described as protecting against malware, including fileless attacks and rootkits. | The product provides online and offline protection against viruses and other threats, including ransomware. |
| VPN | The unlimited VPN encrypts data on public Wi-Fi and hides the user’s IP address. | The secure VPN uses AES 256-bit encryption and is described as protecting browsing information on public Wi-Fi. |
Plans
Kaspersky Premium Total Security
- Kaspersky Premium Total SecurityPrice not published
McAfee Total Protection
- Total ProtectionPrice not published
- Total ProtectionPriced on request
- AdvancedPrice not published
- EssentialPrice not published
- PremiumPrice not published
In their own words
Kaspersky Premium Total Security
Kaspersky Premium Total Security combines antivirus, privacy and identity protection, performance tools, an unlimited VPN and a password manager. Its multilayered protection addresses malware including fileless attacks and rootkits, plus ransomware, phishing, malicious sites, infected ads, credit-card skimmers, firewall threats and cryptojacking. Online Payment Protection opens a protected browser for transactions. The VPN encrypts public-Wi-Fi traffic and hides the IP address. Identity Theft Check looks for phone numbers in data leaks, while Data Leak Checker checks email exposure. The password manager stores synchronized passwords in an encrypted vault and warns about leaks. Safe Kids is included free for one year with location, website and usage controls. Utilities cover storage cleanup, drive-health monitoring and app-update alerts, with Windows speed-up features. It supports Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS, with a three-device limit. Pricing starts at $54.99/yr; the 30-day trial converts to an automatically renewing yearly subscription unless cancelled.
McAfee Total Protection
McAfee Total Protection has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.