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Quick Heal Total Security alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Quick Heal Total Security alternative for most people is Bitdefender (2.8 GPA), second in our ranking of antivirus apps. It's also the best free one.
Quick Heal Total Security compared with 5 alternatives: Kaspersky, ESET, Bitdefender, Norton 360 and McAfee.
Quick Heal Total Security is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $10 per year for 1 user (Mobile Security, listed at $20). 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Heal Total SecurityThis tool | Free trial · from $10/yr | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Android |
| Kaspersky | Free trial · from $64.99/yr | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| ESET | Free trial · from $12.99/yr | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Android |
| 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 |
| McAfee | Free plan · from $119.99/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Quick Heal Total Security starts at $0.83 a month when paid by the year and scores 3.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Norton 360 and McAfee 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 Quick Heal Total Security
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.
- Kaspersky also lists Linux and iOS apps.
- Kaspersky also covers password manager, vPN and ad and tracker blocking.
Suits: Buyers outside the US who want antivirus, VPN and passwords in one plan
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 covers vPN.
Suits: Buyers who want a light antivirus for one Windows PC or Mac
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.
- Bitdefender has a free plan, which Quick Heal Total Security lacks.
- Bitdefender also lists an iOS app.
- Bitdefender also covers password manager and vPN.
Suits: Windows users who want free real-time antivirus
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.
- Norton 360 also lists an iOS app.
- Norton 360 also covers password manager, vPN and ad and tracker blocking.
Suits: Households that want antivirus, a VPN and a password manager in one subscription
McAfee
Antivirus, VPN and identity monitoring for PCs, Macs and phones
- McAfee starts at $119.99 per year for 5 devices at renewal (Essential), after a first year at $39.99.
- McAfee has a free plan, which Quick Heal Total Security lacks.
- McAfee also lists an iOS app.
- McAfee also covers vPN.
Suits: Households that want one subscription across PCs, Macs and phones
Limits worth knowing in Quick Heal Total Security
- Prices are shown against a higher crossed-out figure with no end date, so renewal prices are not stated on the pages read.
- Dark web monitoring is described with Indian identity documents such as Aadhaar and PAN, which suggests it is built mainly for buyers in India.
- Each tier is a separate one-year licence; Windows, Mac and Android editions are sold as different products.
- The pages read describe the Total Security tier at one user for one year; a 5-device Multi-Device licence costs $20 more than 3 devices.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Quick Heal Total Security?
The alternatives to Quick Heal Total Security in this directory are Kaspersky, ESET, Bitdefender, Norton 360 and McAfee. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Quick Heal Total Security.
Is there a free alternative to Quick Heal Total Security?
Yes. Bitdefender and McAfee have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Quick Heal Total Security alternatives work on Linux?
The Quick Heal Total Security listing does not include a Linux app. Kaspersky lists one.
Which Quick Heal Total Security alternatives work on iOS?
The Quick Heal Total Security listing does not include an iOS app. Kaspersky, Bitdefender, Norton 360 and McAfee list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.