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McAfee vs. Free Antivirus
McAfee products offer you so much more than free products do. With free products you just don’t get the same amount of protection as paid ones. And that can leave you more vulnerable to cyber criminals. Take a look below at everything we can do for you that those free solutions do not.
Unlimited security for all devices
Supports PC, Mac, iOS, Android, Apple Watch and Android Wear
Parental controls
Cross-platform password manager
Keep personal files private with file lock with password protection and encryption
VPN offering for PC, Mac, iOS and Android
Gaming Antivirus Security
Encrypted Storage
File Shredder
Avast
Free Antivirus
Unlimited security for all devices
Supports PC, Mac, iOS, Android, Apple Watch and Android Wear
Parental controls
Cross-platform password manager
Keep personal files private with file lock with password protection and encryption
VPN offering for PC, Mac, iOS and Android
Gaming Antivirus Security
Encrypted Storage
File Shredder
AVG
Antivirus Free
Unlimited security for all devices
Supports PC, Mac, iOS, Android, Apple Watch and Android Wear
Parental controls
Cross-platform password manager
Keep personal files private with file lock with password protection and encryption
VPN offering for PC, Mac, iOS and Android
Gaming Antivirus Security
Encrypted Storage
File Shredder
Microsoft
Defender
Unlimited security for all devices
Supports PC, Mac, iOS, Android, Apple Watch and Android Wear
Parental controls
Cross-platform password manager
Keep personal files private with file lock with password protection and encryption
VPN offering for PC, Mac, iOS and Android
Gaming Antivirus Security
Encrypted Storage
File Shredder
McAfee
Premium antivirus, identity and privacy protection
Safe Web Browsing
Password Manager
File Lock
Multi-device support
Secure VPN
Encrypted Storage
ULTIMATE antivirus, identity and privacy protection
Safe Web Browsing
Password Manager
Encrypted Storage
Multi-device support
Quick Clean
App Boost
Monitor your family’s’ activity
Limit screen time & time-out devices
Block apps & filter websites
Flexible rules so settings can be changed any time
Track location so you always know where your family members are
Real time alerts when kids break a device rule
Wi-Fi privacy with bank-grade encryption
Privacy protection that hides your IP address, location and information
No geo restrictions so you can access content anywhere
Private browsing
Phone tech support
Antivirus against viruses, spyware and malicious websites
Anti-theft to locate, track and send alarm remotely
Battery optimizer to boost performance
Privacy protection
Memory Booster
Storage Cleaner
Track Data Usage
No In-App Ads
Secure App Lock
Guest Mode
Antivirus against viruses, spyware and malicious websites
Anti-theft to locate and remote alarm even when phone is silenced
CaptureCam with a pic of the person holding your device emailed to you
Privacy protection
Back up, restore & wipe remotely
Secure media vault
No In-App Ads
SSN trace
Cyber monitoring to alert you if your info is found at risk
$10K stolen funds reimbursement**
$1M identity fraud reimbursement**
1-bureau credit report, score & monitoring**
24/7/365 dedicated agent support
Competitors
McAfee
Unlimited security for all devices
Supports PC, Mac, iOS, Android, Apple Watch and Android Wear
Parental controls
Identity theft protection & reimbursement
Cross-platform password manager
Battery optimizer for Android devices
VPN offering for PC, Mac, iOS and Android
Gaming Antivirus Security
Encrypted Storage
File Shredder
Disclaimer: Comparison of feature availability across each company’s entire product portfolio.
Norton
Unlimited security for all devices
Supports PC, Mac, iOS, Android, Apple Watch and Android Wear
Parental controls
Identity theft protection & reimbursement
Cross-platform password manager
Battery optimizer for Android devices
VPN offering for PC, Mac, iOS and Android
Gaming Antivirus Security
Encrypted Storage
File Shredder
Disclaimer: Comparison of feature availability across each company’s entire product portfolio.
Kaspersky
Unlimited security for all devices
Supports PC, Mac, iOS, Android, Apple Watch and Android Wear
Parental controls
Identity theft protection & reimbursement
Cross-platform password manager
Battery optimizer for Android devices
VPN offering for PC, Mac, iOS and Android
Gaming Antivirus Security
Encrypted Storage
File Shredder
Disclaimer: Comparison of feature availability across each company’s entire product portfolio.
Trend Micro
Unlimited security for all devices
Supports PC, Mac, iOS, Android, Apple Watch and Android
Wear
Wear
Parental controls
Identity theft protection & reimbursement
Cross-platform password manager
Battery optimizer for Android devices
VPN offering for PC, Mac, iOS and Android
Gaming Antivirus Security
Encrypted Storage
File Shredder
Disclaimer: Comparison of feature availability across each company’s entire product portfolio.
Microsoft Defender
Unlimited security for all devices
Supports PC, Mac, iOS, Android, Apple Watch and Android
Wear
Wear
Parental controls
Identity theft protection & reimbursement
Cross-platform password manager
Battery optimizer for Android devices
VPN offering for PC, Mac, iOS and Android
Gaming Antivirus Security
Encrypted Storage
File Shredder
Disclaimer: Comparison of feature availability across each company’s entire product portfolio.
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Identity Theft Protection
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