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Scanguard alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Scanguard alternative for most people is Norton 360 (2.8 GPA), third in our ranking of antivirus apps. The best free one is McAfee (2.8 GPA).
Scanguard compared with 5 alternatives: TotalAV, Norton 360, McAfee, Avira and Intego.
Scanguard is a paid product, starting at $99 per year. 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ScanguardThis tool | From $99/yr | No | macOS, Windows, iOS |
| TotalAV | From $99/yr | No | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| 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 |
| Avira | Free plan | Yes | Windows, iOS, Android |
| Intego | From $39.99/yr | No | macOS, Windows, iOS |
Price against what you get
Scanguard starts at $8.25 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 4 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Norton 360.
TotalAV and McAfee score higher without starting lower. Intego starts 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 Scanguard
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).
- TotalAV also lists an Android app and a browser extension.
- TotalAV also covers password manager, vPN and ad and tracker blocking.
Suits: Households that want antivirus, VPN and ad blocker in one bill
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 Android app.
- Norton 360 also covers password manager, vPN and ad and tracker blocking.
- Norton 360 does not cover disk cleanup, which Scanguard does.
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 Scanguard lacks.
- McAfee also lists an Android app.
- McAfee also covers vPN.
- McAfee does not cover disk cleanup, which Scanguard does.
Suits: Households that want one subscription across PCs, Macs and phones
Avira
Free antivirus suite with a VPN, PC cleaner and password manager
- Avira has a free plan, which Scanguard lacks.
- Avira also lists an Android app.
- Avira lists no macOS app, which Scanguard has.
- Avira also covers password manager, vPN and ad and tracker blocking.
- Avira does not cover disk cleanup, which Scanguard does.
Suits: Windows users who want free antivirus plus cleanup and update tools
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.
- Intego also covers vPN.
Suits: Mac owners who want antivirus and a firewall built for macOS
Limits worth knowing in Scanguard
- No Android app is listed; compatibility is stated as Windows 7+, macOS 10.9+ and iOS.
- Plans renew automatically at the then-regular rate, and introductory pricing may apply to first-time customers.
- Refunds require fully terminating the subscription: 30 days on annual and biannual plans, 14 days on monthly and quarterly ones.
- The pricing page shows one plan; monthly, quarterly and biannual prices were not displayed.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Scanguard?
The alternatives to Scanguard in this directory are TotalAV, Norton 360, McAfee, Avira and Intego. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Scanguard.
Is there a free alternative to Scanguard?
Yes. McAfee and Avira have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Scanguard alternatives work on Android?
The Scanguard listing does not include an Android app. TotalAV, Norton 360, McAfee and Avira 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.