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Free alternatives to TotalAV

TotalAV has no free plan. 8 of the 14 other antivirus apps in this directory are free or have a free plan.

TotalAV is a paid product, starting at $99 per year for up to 4 devices (Plus). All of them pair the free plan with paid ones.

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

How each one differs from TotalAV

  1. McAfee

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

    What is free: The free McAfee Security mobile app covers one device with a Wi-Fi scan, an identity scan and a system scan.

    • 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.
    McAfee vs TotalAVMcAfee pricing and details

  2. Bitdefender

    Antivirus suites for computers and phones, with a free Windows tier

    What is free: Bitdefender Antivirus Free gives real-time malware and ransomware protection for Windows PCs, with no time limit. It needs a Bitdefender Central account.

    • 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.
    Bitdefender vs TotalAVBitdefender pricing and details

  3. Avast

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

    What is free: Avast Free Antivirus: real-time file, behavior and web shields, ransomware protection, network scans, a firewall and Smart Scan. Free apps exist for Mac, Android and iOS.

    • Avast has a free plan. TotalAV does not.
    • TotalAV also covers password manager, disk cleanup and ad and tracker blocking.
    Avast vs TotalAVAvast pricing and details

  4. Malwarebytes

    Malware scanner and real-time protection, with VPN and ID plans

    What is free: Malwarebytes Free scans Windows PCs and Macs on demand and removes infections already there. It has no real-time, ransomware or phishing protection.

    • 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.
    Malwarebytes vs TotalAVMalwarebytes pricing and details

  5. AVG

    Free antivirus for Windows, with paid Internet Security and Ultimate

    What is free: AVG AntiVirus Free: real-time file, behavior, web and email shields, ransomware protection, network scans, a firewall and Hack Alerts on a Windows PC.

    • AVG has a free plan. TotalAV does not.
    • TotalAV also covers password manager, disk cleanup and ad and tracker blocking.
    AVG vs TotalAVAVG pricing and details

  6. Avira

    Free antivirus suite with a VPN, PC cleaner and password manager

    What is free: Avira Free Security for Windows: real-time antivirus, web and ad blocking, a VPN with 500 MB a month, a software updater, 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.
    Avira vs TotalAVAvira pricing and details

  7. Trend Micro

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

    What is free: HouseCall gives a free on-demand security scan of a Windows PC; ongoing real-time protection needs a paid plan.

    • Trend Micro starts at $29.95 per year for 1 device (Antivirus+), first term; renewal price not stated. TotalAV starts at $99 per year for up to 4 devices (Plus).
    • Trend Micro has a free plan. TotalAV does not.
    • TotalAV also covers disk cleanup and ad and tracker blocking.
    Trend Micro pricing and details

  8. F-Secure

    Finnish antivirus and VPN suite that renews at the new-customer price

    What is free: F-Secure Online Scanner scans and cleans a Windows PC for free, on demand; it is not ongoing protection.

    • F-Secure starts at $49.99 per year for 1 device (Internet Security). TotalAV starts at $99 per year for up to 4 devices (Plus).
    • F-Secure has a free plan. TotalAV does not.
    • Only TotalAV lists a browser extension.
    • TotalAV also covers disk cleanup and ad and tracker blocking.
    F-Secure pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a free alternative to TotalAV?

Yes. McAfee, Bitdefender, Avast, Malwarebytes, AVG, Avira, Trend Micro and F-Secure are free or have a free plan.

Does TotalAV have a free plan?

TotalAV has no free plan. TotalAV is a paid product, starting at $99 per year for up to 4 devices (Plus).

When was this checked?

Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 17, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to TotalAV: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.