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McAfee Total Protection vs PC Matic

McAfee Total Protection

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PC Matic

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FigureMcAfee Total ProtectionPC Matic
Price from—$2.50/mo
Free plan——
Free trial—Yes
Open source——
Web—Yes
WindowsYesYes
macOSYesYes
Linux—Yes
iOSYesYes
AndroidYesYes
API—Yes
Plans published516
Spec score · Antivirus for Mac7.4 (#18)8.7 (#6)
Spec score · Antivirus software7.8 (#55)9.0 (#11)
Device limitUnlimited-device plans are limited to household devices owned for personal, non-commercial use and are subject to a fair use policy.5
Free planNoYes
Protection scopecomplete securitycomplete security
Ransomware protectionYesYes
SupportThe product page says free customer support is available by phone, chat, or online.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 platformsWindows,macOS,iOS,AndroidWindows,macOS,Android,iOS

Plans

McAfee Total Protection

  • Total ProtectionPrice not published
  • Total ProtectionPriced on request
  • AdvancedPrice not published
  • EssentialPrice not published
  • PremiumPrice not published

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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

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McAfee Total Protection

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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.

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