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F-Secure alternatives
F-Secure compared with 5 alternatives: Bitdefender, ESET, Kaspersky, Norton 360 and Malwarebytes.
F-Secure has a free plan. Paid plans start at $49.99 per year for 1 device (Internet Security). 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| F-SecureThis tool | Free plan · from $49.99/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Bitdefender | Free plan · from $49.99/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| ESET | Free trial · from $12.99/yr | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Android |
| Kaspersky | Free trial · from $64.99/yr | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Norton 360 | Free trial · from $84.99/yr | Trial only | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Malwarebytes | Free plan · from $59.99/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
F-Secure starts at $4.17 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 5 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: ESET.
Bitdefender, Kaspersky and Norton 360 score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from F-Secure
- Free plan · from $49.99/yr
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. F-Secure starts at $49.99 per year for 1 device (Internet Security).
Suits: Windows users who want free real-time antivirus
- Free trial · from $12.99/yr
ESET
Antivirus and home security plans priced by device count
- ESET starts at $12.99 per year for 1 device (Mobile Security for Android). F-Secure starts at $49.99 per year for 1 device (Internet Security).
- F-Secure has a free plan. ESET does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only F-Secure lists an iOS app.
- F-Secure also covers password manager.
Suits: Buyers who want a light antivirus for one Windows PC or Mac
- Free trial · from $64.99/yr
Kaspersky
Antivirus suites with a VPN and password manager on higher tiers
- Kaspersky starts at $64.99 per year at renewal (Standard, 1 device), after a first year for $49.99. F-Secure starts at $49.99 per year for 1 device (Internet Security).
- F-Secure has a free plan. Kaspersky does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Kaspersky lists a Linux app.
- Kaspersky also covers ad and tracker blocking.
Suits: Buyers outside the US who want antivirus, VPN and passwords in one plan
- Free trial · from $84.99/yr
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. F-Secure starts at $49.99 per year for 1 device (Internet Security).
- F-Secure has a free plan. Norton 360 does not, though it has a free trial.
- Norton 360 also covers ad and tracker blocking.
Suits: Households that want antivirus, a VPN and a password manager in one subscription
- Free plan · from $59.99/yr
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). F-Secure starts at $49.99 per year for 1 device (Internet Security).
- Only Malwarebytes lists a browser extension.
- Malwarebytes also covers ad and tracker blocking.
- F-Secure also covers password manager.
Suits: Cleaning up a computer that is already infected, for free
Limits worth knowing in F-Secure
- The VPN, password vault and identity monitoring come only with Total, not Internet Security.
- The free Online Scanner only cleans a PC on demand and does not protect it continuously.
- The same-price renewal promise is stated for Total; the Internet Security page does not say what it renews at.
- The VPN kill switch works on Windows, Mac and Android only.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to F-Secure?
The alternatives to F-Secure in this directory are Bitdefender, ESET, Kaspersky, Norton 360 and Malwarebytes. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with F-Secure.
Is there a free alternative to F-Secure?
Yes. Bitdefender and Malwarebytes have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which F-Secure alternatives work on Linux?
The F-Secure listing does not include a Linux app. Kaspersky lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 17, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.