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TotalAV alternatives
TotalAV compared with 8 alternatives: Norton 360, McAfee, Bitdefender, Avast, Malwarebytes and 3 more.
TotalAV is a paid product, starting at $99 per year for up to 4 devices (Plus). 6 of the 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
8 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| TotalAVThis tool | 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 | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Bitdefender | Free plan · from $49.99/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Avast | Free plan | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Malwarebytes | Free plan · from $59.99/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| AVG | Free plan | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Avira | Free plan | Yes | Windows, iOS, Android |
| Intego | From $39.99/yr | No | macOS, Windows, iOS |
Price against what you get
TotalAV starts at $8.25 a month when paid by the year and scores 3.0 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.
Bitdefender, Malwarebytes and Intego 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 TotalAV
- 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. TotalAV starts at $99 per year for up to 4 devices (Plus).
- Only TotalAV lists a browser extension.
- TotalAV also covers disk cleanup.
Suits: Households that want antivirus, a VPN and a password manager in one subscription
- Free plan
McAfee
Antivirus, VPN and identity monitoring for PCs, Macs and phones
- McAfee has a free plan. TotalAV does not.
- Only TotalAV lists a browser extension.
- TotalAV also covers password manager, disk cleanup and ad and tracker blocking.
Suits: Households that want one subscription across PCs, Macs and phones
- 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. TotalAV starts at $99 per year for up to 4 devices (Plus).
- Bitdefender has a free plan. TotalAV does not.
- Only TotalAV lists a browser extension.
- TotalAV also covers disk cleanup and ad and tracker blocking.
Suits: Windows users who want free real-time antivirus
- Free plan
Avast
Free antivirus for PC, Mac and phones, with paid Premium and Ultimate
- Avast has a free plan. TotalAV does not.
- TotalAV also covers password manager, disk cleanup and ad and tracker blocking.
Suits: Windows users who want real-time antivirus without paying
- Free plan · from $59.99/yr
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). TotalAV starts at $99 per year for up to 4 devices (Plus).
- Malwarebytes has a free plan. TotalAV does not.
- TotalAV also covers password manager and disk cleanup.
Suits: Cleaning up a computer that is already infected, for free
- Free plan
AVG
Free antivirus for Windows, with paid Internet Security and Ultimate
- AVG has a free plan. TotalAV does not.
- TotalAV also covers password manager, disk cleanup and ad and tracker blocking.
Suits: Windows users who want real-time antivirus without paying
- Free plan
Avira
Free antivirus suite with a VPN, PC cleaner and password manager
- Avira has a free plan. TotalAV does not.
- Only TotalAV lists a macOS app.
- Only TotalAV lists a browser extension.
- TotalAV also covers disk cleanup.
Suits: Windows users who want free antivirus plus cleanup and update tools
- From $39.99/yr
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. TotalAV starts at $99 per year for up to 4 devices (Plus).
- Only TotalAV lists an Android app.
- Only TotalAV lists a browser extension.
- TotalAV also covers password manager and ad and tracker blocking.
Suits: Mac owners who want antivirus and a firewall built for macOS
Limits worth knowing in TotalAV
- There is no free plan, and the pricing page lists no free trial.
- TotalAV says introductory prices may be offered to new customers elsewhere; plans renew automatically at the regular rates shown here.
- Refunds need a request within 30 days on annual plans and 14 days on monthly or quarterly plans, after you end the subscription.
- Add-ons are billed yearly on top: identity theft protection $99, an extra device $40 and Advanced Cloud Scanning $45.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to TotalAV?
The alternatives to TotalAV in this directory are Norton 360, McAfee, Bitdefender, Avast, Malwarebytes, AVG, Avira and Intego. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with TotalAV.
Is there a free alternative to TotalAV?
Yes. McAfee, Bitdefender, Avast, Malwarebytes, AVG and Avira 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.