Antivirus

McAfee+ Ultimate may be a new identity theft protection service but it comes bundled with McAfee’s antivirus and a VPN .

Bitdefender Ultimate Security Plus gives you access to malware protection, a VPN and a password manager along with identity theft monitoring and identity insurance, all in one package.

Norton 360 Deluxe provides everything you need to protect a Mac online but full scans are slow and things can get expensive fast with certain add-ons.

Trend Micro Premium Security for Mac includes plenty of useful extras to keep you safe online but its VPN is a separate app and scanning can be quite slow.

McAfee Total Protection Premium lets you protect your Mac and the rest of your computers for cheap but some features like access to the unlimited VPN require signing up for auto-renewal.

Sophos Home Premium can help protect your Mac on a budget without slowing it down but it lacks many of the extra features offered by competitors.

Malwarebytes Premium + Privacy is a simple, easy-to-use antivirus for Mac with quick scans but few extras that takes its toll on a system’s performance while scanning.

Bitdefender Premium Security for Mac not only includes everything needed to protect a Mac but it also does so with minimal impact on overall system performance.

Avast Premium Security has a simple interface and good protection against malware but its scans are slow and there aren’t any parental controls.

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 includes everything you need to protect your Mac from malware and other online threats but lacks a dashboard to tie the various programs together.

Bitdefender Antivirus Free for Windows delivers set it and forget protection for those looking for a no-frills, free antivirus.

Surfshark One is a new internet security suite from the VPN maker that includes an antivirus, private search, breach alerts and of course, access to an unlimited VPN.

Norton 360: Mobile Security provides excellent malware and privacy defense but it can be expensive and lacks anti-theft features.

Norton 360 Standard offers flawless malware protection, extensive features and support for macOS, Windows and mobile platforms.

Norton 360 Standard, Norton 360 Deluxe and Norton 360 with LifeLock include the most complete antivirus-software and identity-protection-service combinations you'll find today.

McAfee Internet Security is a solid, if not stellar, antivirus suite that protects an unlimited number of devices across multiple platforms.

McAfee AntiVirus Plus' generous multi-license pricing makes this product an alluring option for families.

McAfee Mobile Security has transformed into a leaner mobile security app with a few less features but its protection remains top notch.

McAfee's antivirus lineup provides decent malware protection, but some other brands do it better.

Malwarebytes Mobile Security provides good protection for your Android devices but you’ll need the top plan if you also want access to a VPN.

Lookout Mobile Security is expensive, but this Android antivirus also includes excellent identity protection.

Bitdefender Mobile Security is the best overall choice for mobile protection with excellent malware defenses, low-overhead scanning and plenty of useful extra features.

Regardless of which version of Avast Mobile Security you choose, you’ll get a good, but slow mobile antivirus program.

Google Play Protect may be free, but it’s not as effective mobile security as some third-party options.

Bitdefender's Windows antivirus software offers excellent protection along with a slew of features meant to secure your family's systems and identities.

Kaspersky Security Cloud Free combines excellent malware protection, plenty of extra features and a very light system-performance impact.

Kaspersky's Windows antivirus lineup offers close to complete coverage without slowing down your computer much, although the least expensive program doesn't offer many extra features.

Bitdefender Antivirus Free Edition runs on autopilot and offers no extras or customization options, but it's ideal for anyone who doesn't want to fuss with antivirus software.

Avast offers excellent antivirus protection and minimal performance impact making it a perfect solution for those just looking for basic malware protection.

Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac delivers excellent malware performance and a solid array of features at an affordable price.