PC Matic vs TweakNow PowerPack
PC Matic
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| Figure | PC Matic | TweakNow PowerPack |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $2.50/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 16 | 3 |
| Spec score · PC optimisers | 8.8 (#9) | 7.5 (#71) |
| Spec score · PC Optimization Software | 8.5 (#15) | 7.4 (#73) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| 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. | TweakNow asks users to email [email protected] with suggestions or bug reports. |
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
TweakNow PowerPack
- FreewarePrice not published
- TweakNow PowerPack 2011 SP3 (beta 2)Free
- TweakNow PowerPack 4.6.0$15, paid once
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.
TweakNow PowerPack
TweakNow PowerPack has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.