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Kaspersky alternatives
Kaspersky compared with 5 alternatives: Bitdefender, ESET, Norton 360, Avast and F-Secure.
Kaspersky is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $64.99 per year at renewal (Standard, 1 device), after a first year for $49.99. 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KasperskyThis tool | Free trial · from $64.99/yr | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Linux, 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 |
| Norton 360 | Free trial · from $84.99/yr | Trial only | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Avast | Free plan | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| F-Secure | Free plan · from $49.99/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Kaspersky starts at $5.42 a month when paid by the year and scores 3.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Norton 360 scores higher without starting lower. Bitdefender, ESET and F-Secure start lower without scoring higher.
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 Kaspersky
- 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. Kaspersky starts at $64.99 per year at renewal (Standard, 1 device), after a first year for $49.99.
- Bitdefender 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: 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). Kaspersky starts at $64.99 per year at renewal (Standard, 1 device), after a first year for $49.99.
- Only Kaspersky lists Linux and iOS apps.
- Kaspersky also covers password manager and ad and tracker blocking.
Suits: Buyers who want a light antivirus for one Windows PC or Mac
- 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. Kaspersky starts at $64.99 per year at renewal (Standard, 1 device), after a first year for $49.99.
- Only Kaspersky lists a Linux app.
Suits: Households that want antivirus, a VPN and a password manager in one subscription
- Free plan
Avast
Free antivirus for PC, Mac and phones, with paid Premium and Ultimate
- Avast has a free plan. Kaspersky does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Avast lists a browser extension.
- Only Kaspersky lists a Linux app.
- Kaspersky also covers password manager and ad and tracker blocking.
Suits: Windows users who want real-time antivirus without paying
- Free plan · from $49.99/yr
F-Secure
Finnish antivirus and VPN suite that renews at the new-customer price
- F-Secure starts at $49.99 per year for 1 device (Internet Security). Kaspersky starts at $64.99 per year at renewal (Standard, 1 device), after a first year for $49.99.
- 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 who want a renewal price that matches the advertised one
Limits worth knowing in Kaspersky
- Kaspersky's US site says renewal is unavailable for US customers and points non-US buyers to kaspersky.com; it shows no US prices.
- Prices here are the US-dollar prices on the global site; each plan renews automatically at the higher standard price after the first term.
- Standard has no VPN or password manager; those start at Plus.
- The free trial turns into a paid yearly plan at the introductory price unless cancelled within 30 days.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Kaspersky?
The alternatives to Kaspersky in this directory are Bitdefender, ESET, Norton 360, Avast and F-Secure. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Kaspersky.
Is there a free alternative to Kaspersky?
Yes. Bitdefender, Avast and F-Secure have a free plan alongside paid ones.
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.