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K7 Security alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best K7 Security alternative for most people is Avast (3.0 GPA), first in our ranking of antivirus apps. It's also the best free one.
K7 Security compared with 5 alternatives: Quick Heal Total Security, Total Defense, ESET, Avast and AVG.
K7 Security's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| K7 SecurityThis tool | Paid | No | Windows, iOS, Android |
| Quick Heal Total Security | Free trial · from $10/yr | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Android |
| Total Defense | Free trial · from $39.99/yr | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Android |
| ESET | Free trial · from $12.99/yr | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Android |
| Avast | Free plan · from $77.99/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| AVG | Free plan · from $79.99/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
How each one differs from K7 Security
Quick Heal Total Security
Antivirus suite for Windows, Mac and Android with parental controls
- Quick Heal Total Security starts at $10 per year for 1 user (Mobile Security, listed at $20).
- Quick Heal Total Security also lists a macOS app.
- Quick Heal Total Security lists no iOS app, which K7 Security has.
- Quick Heal Total Security does not cover system monitor, which K7 Security does.
Suits: Home users who want parental controls in an antivirus suite
Total Defense
Antivirus and internet security suites sold by the year
- Total Defense starts at $39.99 per year for 3 PCs (sale price shown, $59.99 crossed out; renewal price not stated).
- Total Defense also lists a macOS app.
- Total Defense lists no iOS app, which K7 Security has.
- Total Defense also covers file sync.
- Total Defense does not cover system monitor, which K7 Security does.
Suits: Households wanting one yearly license across PCs, Macs and Android phones
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 also lists a macOS app.
- ESET lists no iOS app, which K7 Security has.
- ESET also covers vPN.
- ESET does not cover system monitor, which K7 Security does.
Suits: Buyers who want a light antivirus for one Windows PC or Mac
Avast
Free antivirus for PC, Mac and phones, with paid Premium and Ultimate
- Avast starts at $77.99 per year at renewal (Premium Security, 1 computer), after a first year at $49.08.
- Avast has a free plan, which K7 Security lacks.
- Avast also lists a macOS app and a browser extension.
- Avast also covers vPN.
- Avast does not cover system monitor, which K7 Security does.
Suits: Windows users who want real-time antivirus without paying
AVG
Free antivirus for Windows, with paid Internet Security and Ultimate
- AVG starts at $79.99 per year at renewal (Internet Security, 1 PC), after a first year at $39.99.
- AVG has a free plan, which K7 Security lacks.
- AVG also lists a macOS app and a browser extension.
- AVG also covers vPN.
- AVG does not cover system monitor, which K7 Security does.
Suits: Windows users who want real-time antivirus without paying
Limits worth knowing in K7 Security
- Plan prices are not recorded: the US storefront fills them in with JavaScript and they could not be read.
- A banner on the US home page offered 2 years of K7 Ultimate Security for $11.11, valid on 2-year purchases only; renewal terms are not shown.
- The homepage lists Windows 11, 10, 8 and 7 for the antivirus product.
- The site advertises a lifetime license, Infiniti, for up to 5 devices; its price was not readable.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to K7 Security?
The alternatives to K7 Security in this directory are Quick Heal Total Security, Total Defense, ESET, Avast and AVG. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with K7 Security.
Is there a free alternative to K7 Security?
Yes. Avast and AVG have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which K7 Security alternatives work on macOS?
The K7 Security listing does not include a macOS app. Quick Heal Total Security, Total Defense, ESET, Avast and AVG list one.
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.