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Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office alternative for most people is Bitdefender (2.8 GPA), second in our ranking of antivirus apps. It's also the best free one.

Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office compared with 5 alternatives: Norton 360, Bitdefender, ESET, McAfee and Malwarebytes.

Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office is a paid product, starting at $49.99 per year for 1 computer. 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Acronis Cyber Protect Home OfficeThis toolFrom $49.99/yrNomacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Norton 360Free trial · from $84.99/yrTrial onlymacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
BitdefenderFree plan · from $49.99/yrYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
ESETFree trial · from $12.99/yrTrial onlymacOS, Windows, Android
McAfeeFree plan · from $119.99/yrYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
MalwarebytesFree plan · from $59.99/yrYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension

Price against what you get

Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office starts at $4.17 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 5 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: ESET.

Norton 360, Bitdefender, McAfee and Malwarebytes score higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$0.5$1$2$5$10$20More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessAcronis Cyber Protect…Norton 360BitdefenderESETMcAfeeMalwarebytes

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How each one differs from Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office

  1. Norton 360

    Antivirus suite with VPN, password manager and PC cloud backup

    • Norton 360 starts at $84.99 per year at renewal (Standard, 1 device), after a first year from $34.99.
    • Norton 360 also covers password manager, vPN and ad and tracker blocking.

    Suits: Households that want antivirus, a VPN and a password manager in one subscription

    Norton 360 vs Acronis Cyber Protect Home OfficeNorton 360 pricing and details

  2. Bitdefender

    Antivirus suites for computers and phones, with a free Windows tier

    • Bitdefender starts at $49.99 per year at renewal (Antivirus Plus, 1 device), after a first year for $24.99.
    • Bitdefender has a free plan, which Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office lacks.
    • Bitdefender also covers password manager and vPN.

    Suits: Windows users who want free real-time antivirus

    Bitdefender vs Acronis Cyber Protect Home OfficeBitdefender pricing and details

  3. ESET

    Antivirus and home security plans priced by device count

    • ESET starts at $12.99 per year for 1 device (Mobile Security for Android).
    • ESET lists no iOS app, which Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office has.
    • ESET also covers vPN.

    Suits: Buyers who want a light antivirus for one Windows PC or Mac

    ESET vs Acronis Cyber Protect Home OfficeESET pricing and details

  4. McAfee

    Antivirus, VPN and identity monitoring for PCs, Macs and phones

    • McAfee starts at $119.99 per year for 5 devices at renewal (Essential), after a first year at $39.99.
    • McAfee has a free plan, which Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office lacks.
    • McAfee also covers vPN.

    Suits: Households that want one subscription across PCs, Macs and phones

    McAfee vs Acronis Cyber Protect Home OfficeMcAfee pricing and details

  5. Malwarebytes

    Malware scanner and real-time protection, with VPN and ID plans

    • Malwarebytes starts at $59.99 per year for up to 3 devices (Standard).
    • Malwarebytes has a free plan, which Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office lacks.
    • Malwarebytes also lists a browser extension.
    • Malwarebytes also covers vPN and ad and tracker blocking.

    Suits: Cleaning up a computer that is already infected, for free

    Malwarebytes vs Acronis Cyber Protect Home OfficeMalwarebytes pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office

  • The product is now called Acronis True Image; the Cyber Protect Home Office name no longer appears on the page.
  • The Essentials plan has no malware protection and no cloud storage; both start at Advanced.
  • Identity protection is limited to U.S. customers on the Advanced and Premium plans, according to the product page.
  • The prices read here came from a page set to a Singapore edition, in U.S. dollars; the U.S. page could not be read separately.
Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office?

The alternatives to Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office in this directory are Norton 360, Bitdefender, ESET, McAfee and Malwarebytes. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office.

Is there a free alternative to Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office?

Yes. Bitdefender, McAfee and Malwarebytes have a free plan alongside paid ones.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.