Microsoft Defender Antivirus vs Norton AntiVirus Plus
| Microsoft Defender Antivirus | Norton AntiVirus Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | $5/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows | Android, iOS, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Protection scope | antivirus | antivirus |
| Supported platforms | Windows 10, Windows 11 | Windows, macOS, Android, iOS |
| Ransomware protection | Yes | Yes |
| Parental controls | No | No |
| Password manager | No | Yes |
| Paid from | — | $59.99/yr |
| Device limit | — | 1 devices |
Both are listed in Best Antivirus Software. On Specifiction, Microsoft Defender Antivirus scores higher on our published basis.