PC Matic vs Total Defense Essential Anti-Virus
PC Matic
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Total Defense Essential Anti-Virus
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| Figure | PC Matic | Total Defense Essential Anti-Virus |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $2.50/mo | $3.33/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 16 | 3 |
| Spec score · Antivirus software | 9.0 (#11) | 7.9 (#51) |
| Device limit | 5 | 3 |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Protection scope | complete security | antivirus |
| Ransomware protection | Yes | Yes |
| Scanning | The product provides on-demand and scheduled scans, with PC Matic recommending weekly quick scans and monthly full scans. | Real-time and on-demand malware scanning engines use multiple detection techniques. |
| Paid from | 60 | 59.99 |
| Support | 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. | Free technical support covers download and installation, activation and configuration, conflicting antivirus removal, and updates and upgrades. |
| Supported platforms | Windows,macOS,Android,iOS | Windows 11,Windows 10,Windows 8.1 |
Plans
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
Total Defense Essential Anti-Virus
- Essential Anti-Virus$59.99 a year
- Essential Anti-Virus — 1 Year$39.99 a year
- Essential Anti-Virus — 2 Year$59.99 a year
In their own words
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.
Total Defense Essential Anti-Virus
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