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Norton 360 alternatives

Norton 360 compared with 11 alternatives: Bitdefender, McAfee, Malwarebytes, TotalAV, Trend Micro and 6 more.

Norton 360 is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $84.99 per year at renewal (Standard, 1 device), after a first year from $34.99. 6 of the 11 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.

11 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Norton 360This toolFree trial · from $84.99/yrTrial onlymacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
BitdefenderFree plan · from $49.99/yrYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
McAfeeFree planYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
MalwarebytesFree plan · from $59.99/yrYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
TotalAVFrom $99/yrNomacOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Trend MicroFree plan · from $29.95/yrYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
AvastFree planYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
ESETFree trial · from $12.99/yrTrial onlymacOS, Windows, Android
F-SecureFree plan · from $49.99/yrYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
IntegoFrom $39.99/yrNomacOS, Windows, iOS
KasperskyFree trial · from $64.99/yrTrial onlymacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
WebrootFree trial · from $34.99/yrTrial onlymacOS, Windows, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

Norton 360 starts at $7.08 a month when paid by the year and scores 3.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 9 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

Bitdefender, Malwarebytes, Trend Micro, ESET, F-Secure, Intego and 2 more start lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

C2.0B3.0A4.0$1$2$5$10More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessNorton 360BitdefenderMalwarebytesTotalAVTrend MicroESETF-SecureIntegoKasperskyWebroot

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
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The full chart of antivirus apps, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Norton 360

  1. 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. Norton 360 starts at $84.99 per year at renewal (Standard, 1 device), after a first year from $34.99.
    • Bitdefender has a free plan. Norton 360 does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Norton 360 also covers ad and tracker blocking.

    Suits: Windows users who want free real-time antivirus

    Bitdefender vs Norton 360Bitdefender pricing and details

  2. McAfee

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

    • McAfee has a free plan. Norton 360 does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Norton 360 also covers password manager and ad and tracker blocking.

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

    McAfee vs Norton 360McAfee pricing and details

  3. 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). Norton 360 starts at $84.99 per year at renewal (Standard, 1 device), after a first year from $34.99.
    • Malwarebytes has a free plan. Norton 360 does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Malwarebytes lists a browser extension.
    • Norton 360 also covers password manager.

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

    Malwarebytes vs Norton 360Malwarebytes pricing and details

  4. 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). Norton 360 starts at $84.99 per year at renewal (Standard, 1 device), after a first year from $34.99.
    • Only TotalAV lists a browser extension.
    • TotalAV also covers disk cleanup.

    Suits: Households that want antivirus, VPN and ad blocker in one bill

    TotalAV vs Norton 360TotalAV pricing and details

  5. Trend Micro

    Antivirus suites for PCs, Macs and phones, up to an ID-theft bundle

    • Trend Micro starts at $29.95 per year for 1 device (Antivirus+), first term; renewal price not stated. Norton 360 starts at $84.99 per year at renewal (Standard, 1 device), after a first year from $34.99.
    • Trend Micro has a free plan. Norton 360 does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Trend Micro lists a browser extension.
    • Norton 360 also covers ad and tracker blocking.

    Suits: Households covering Windows, Mac and phones on one 5-device plan

    Trend Micro vs Norton 360Trend Micro pricing and details

  6. Avast

    Free antivirus for PC, Mac and phones, with paid Premium and Ultimate

    • Avast has a free plan. Norton 360 does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Avast lists a browser extension.
    • Norton 360 also covers password manager and ad and tracker blocking.

    Suits: Windows users who want real-time antivirus without paying

    Avast vs Norton 360Avast pricing and details

  7. ESET

    Antivirus and home security plans priced by device count

    • ESET starts at $12.99 per year for 1 device (Mobile Security for Android). Norton 360 starts at $84.99 per year at renewal (Standard, 1 device), after a first year from $34.99.
    • Only Norton 360 lists an iOS app.
    • Norton 360 also covers password manager and ad and tracker blocking.

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

    ESET vs Norton 360ESET pricing and details

  8. 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). Norton 360 starts at $84.99 per year at renewal (Standard, 1 device), after a first year from $34.99.
    • 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: Buyers who want a renewal price that matches the advertised one

    F-Secure vs Norton 360F-Secure pricing and details

  9. Intego

    Mac antivirus and firewall suite, with a VPN and a Windows edition

    • Intego starts at $39.99 per year at renewal (Essential, 1 Mac), after a first year for $29.99. Norton 360 starts at $84.99 per year at renewal (Standard, 1 device), after a first year from $34.99.
    • Only Norton 360 lists an Android app.
    • Intego also covers disk cleanup.
    • Norton 360 also covers password manager and ad and tracker blocking.

    Suits: Mac owners who want antivirus and a firewall built for macOS

    Intego vs Norton 360Intego pricing and details

  10. 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. Norton 360 starts at $84.99 per year at renewal (Standard, 1 device), after a first year from $34.99.
    • Only Kaspersky lists a Linux app.

    Suits: Buyers outside the US who want antivirus, VPN and passwords in one plan

    Kaspersky vs Norton 360Kaspersky pricing and details

  11. Webroot

    Lightweight cloud antivirus, with identity and VPN bundles

    • Webroot starts at $34.99 per year for 1 device (Essentials), first term; renewal price not stated. Norton 360 starts at $84.99 per year at renewal (Standard, 1 device), after a first year from $34.99.
    • Norton 360 also covers ad and tracker blocking.

    Suits: Older or slower PCs that need light antivirus

    Webroot vs Norton 360Webroot pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Norton 360

  • Prices come from one of Norton's US order pages, where first-year prices vary between sections; the main site refused automated reads on 2026-10-17.
  • Norton's order pages say plans are priced for an introductory term and then renew automatically at a higher renewal price.
  • Cloud backup is for Windows PCs, and Norton Family parental controls do not work on Mac.
  • LifeLock identity features rely on US credit bureaus such as Equifax and need your identity verified first.
Norton 360 pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Norton 360?

The alternatives to Norton 360 in this directory are Bitdefender, McAfee, Malwarebytes, TotalAV, Trend Micro, Avast, ESET, F-Secure, Intego, Kaspersky and Webroot. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Norton 360.

Is there a free alternative to Norton 360?

Yes. Bitdefender, McAfee, Malwarebytes, Trend Micro, Avast and F-Secure have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Norton 360 alternatives work on Linux?

The Norton 360 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.