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Intego alternatives
Intego compared with 5 alternatives: Malwarebytes, Bitdefender, Norton 360, Sophos Home and TotalAV.
Intego is a paid product, starting at $39.99 per year at renewal (Essential, 1 Mac), after a first year for $29.99. 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IntegoThis tool | From $39.99/yr | No | macOS, Windows, iOS |
| Malwarebytes | Free plan · from $59.99/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Bitdefender | Free plan · from $49.99/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Norton 360 | Free trial · from $84.99/yr | Trial only | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Sophos Home | Free trial · from $59.99/yr | Trial only | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| TotalAV | From $99/yr | No | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
Intego starts at $3.33 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Bitdefender, Norton 360 and TotalAV 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 Intego
- 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). Intego starts at $39.99 per year at renewal (Essential, 1 Mac), after a first year for $29.99.
- Malwarebytes has a free plan. Intego does not.
- Only Malwarebytes lists an Android app.
- Only Malwarebytes lists a browser extension.
- Malwarebytes also covers ad and tracker blocking.
Suits: Cleaning up a computer that is already infected, for free
- 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. Intego starts at $39.99 per year at renewal (Essential, 1 Mac), after a first year for $29.99.
- Bitdefender has a free plan. Intego does not.
- Only Bitdefender lists an Android app.
- Bitdefender also covers password manager.
- Intego also covers disk cleanup.
Suits: Windows users who want free real-time antivirus
- 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. Intego starts at $39.99 per year at renewal (Essential, 1 Mac), after a first year for $29.99.
- Only Norton 360 lists an Android app.
- Norton 360 also covers password manager and ad and tracker blocking.
- Intego also covers disk cleanup.
Suits: Households that want antivirus, a VPN and a password manager in one subscription
- Free trial · from $59.99/yr
Sophos Home
Business-grade antivirus for up to 10 Windows PCs and Macs
- Sophos Home starts at $59.99 per year for 10 computers at renewal, after a first year for $44.99. Intego starts at $39.99 per year at renewal (Essential, 1 Mac), after a first year for $29.99.
- Only Sophos Home lists an Android app.
- Intego also covers disk cleanup and vPN.
Suits: Families who look after the computers of relatives in other homes
- From $99/yr
TotalAV
Antivirus with tune-up tools, plus VPN and ad blocking on higher plans
- TotalAV starts at $99 per year for up to 4 devices (Plus). Intego starts at $39.99 per year at renewal (Essential, 1 Mac), after a first year for $29.99.
- Only TotalAV lists an Android app.
- Only TotalAV lists a browser extension.
- TotalAV also covers password manager and ad and tracker blocking.
Suits: Households that want antivirus, VPN and ad blocker in one bill
Limits worth knowing in Intego
- The advertised prices are first-term discounts of 25% to 35%; plans renew automatically at the full price, such as $39.99 a year for Essential.
- There is no free version or free trial; a 30-day money-back guarantee is offered instead.
- The VPN and iPhone app come only with Complete; Essential and Advanced cover Macs only.
- Intego ONE needs macOS 12.4 or later, and Windows PCs need the separate Antivirus for Windows.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Intego?
The alternatives to Intego in this directory are Malwarebytes, Bitdefender, Norton 360, Sophos Home and TotalAV. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Intego.
Is there a free alternative to Intego?
Yes. Malwarebytes and Bitdefender have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Intego alternatives work on Android?
The Intego listing does not include an Android app. Malwarebytes, Bitdefender, Norton 360, Sophos Home and TotalAV list 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.