McAfee Total Protection vs Microsoft Defender for Business
McAfee Total Protection
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| Figure | McAfee Total Protection | Microsoft Defender for Business |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $0.25/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 4 |
| Spec score · Antivirus for Mac | 7.4 (#18) | 8.4 (#9) |
| Spec score · Antivirus software | 7.8 (#55) | 9.0 (#10) |
| Spec score · Computer Security | 7.5 (#15) | 8.5 (#9) |
| Device limit | Unlimited-device plans are limited to household devices owned for personal, non-commercial use and are subject to a fair use policy. | 5 |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Protection scope | complete security | complete security |
| Purpose | McAfee Total Protection combines antivirus, scam protection, privacy tools, and identity monitoring for personal devices. | Microsoft Defender for Business is an endpoint security solution for small and medium-sized businesses with up to 300 users that helps protect devices from ransomware, malware, phishing, and other threats. |
| Ransomware protection | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The product page says free customer support is available by phone, chat, or online. | Microsoft's Defender for Business documentation provides a guide for getting help or contacting support. |
| Supported platforms | Windows,macOS,iOS,Android | Windows,macOS,iOS,Android |
Plans
McAfee Total Protection
- Total ProtectionPrice not published
- Total ProtectionPriced on request
- AdvancedPrice not published
- EssentialPrice not published
- PremiumPrice not published
Microsoft Defender for Business
- Microsoft Defender for Business$3 a month
- Microsoft Entra Internet Access$5 a month
- Microsoft Entra Suite$12 a month
- Microsoft Defender for Business$3 a year
In their own words
McAfee Total Protection
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Microsoft Defender for Business
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