McAfee vs. Norton Antivirus

Our digital security team is comparing the top antivirus software out there. Today, we compare giants McAfee and Norton.

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By Aliza Vigderman Aliza Vigderman, Senior Editor, Industry Analyst
Winner
SecurityScore:
9.5 /10
  • Antivirus software is available on its own or bundled with credit monitoring, parental controls, VPNs, etc.
  • Prices start at $1.66 per month, billed yearly
  • Plans available for iOS, macOS, Windows and Android devices
SecurityScore:
8.8 /10
  • Antivirus software starts at $29.99 a year
  • VPN, password manager, identity theft protection, and bundle options
  • 30-day Total Protection trial for Windows PCs
Citations
  1. AV Test. (2024). The best Windows antivirus software for home users.
    av-test.org/en/antivirus/home-windows/

  2. AV Comparatives. (2023). Malware Protection Test March 2023.
    av-comparatives.org/tests/malware-protection-test-march-2023/