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Trend Micro alternatives
Trend Micro compared with 5 alternatives: Norton 360, Bitdefender, McAfee, Webroot and ESET.
Trend Micro has a free plan. Paid plans start at $29.95 per year for 1 device (Antivirus+), first term; renewal price not stated. 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trend MicroThis tool | Free plan · from $29.95/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Norton 360 | Free trial · from $84.99/yr | Trial only | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Bitdefender | Free plan · from $49.99/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| McAfee | Free plan | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Webroot | Free trial · from $34.99/yr | Trial only | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| ESET | Free trial · from $12.99/yr | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Android |
Price against what you get
Trend Micro starts at $2.50 a month when paid by the year and scores 3.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Norton 360 scores higher without starting lower. ESET 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 Trend Micro
- 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. Trend Micro starts at $29.95 per year for 1 device (Antivirus+), first term; renewal price not stated.
- 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 that want antivirus, a VPN and a password manager in one subscription
- 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. Trend Micro starts at $29.95 per year for 1 device (Antivirus+), first term; renewal price not stated.
- Only Trend Micro lists a browser extension.
Suits: Windows users who want free real-time antivirus
- Free plan
McAfee
Antivirus, VPN and identity monitoring for PCs, Macs and phones
- Only Trend Micro lists a browser extension.
- Trend Micro also covers password manager.
Suits: Households that want one subscription across PCs, Macs and phones
- Free trial · from $34.99/yr
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. Trend Micro starts at $29.95 per year for 1 device (Antivirus+), first term; renewal price not stated.
- Trend Micro has a free plan. Webroot does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Trend Micro lists a browser extension.
Suits: Older or slower PCs that need light antivirus
- Free trial · from $12.99/yr
ESET
Antivirus and home security plans priced by device count
- ESET starts at $12.99 per year for 1 device (Mobile Security for Android). Trend Micro starts at $29.95 per year for 1 device (Antivirus+), first term; renewal price not stated.
- Trend Micro has a free plan. ESET does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Trend Micro lists an iOS app.
- Only Trend Micro lists a browser extension.
- Trend Micro also covers password manager.
Suits: Buyers who want a light antivirus for one Windows PC or Mac
Limits worth knowing in Trend Micro
- Prices shown are introductory first-term prices; Trend Micro says plans renew yearly at the then-current renewal price, which the pages do not state.
- Subscriptions bought in the online store are enrolled in automatic renewal.
- The VPN and identity protection come only with Premium Security Suite.
- Identity fraud insurance is for US customers only and excludes free and trial users.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Trend Micro?
The alternatives to Trend Micro in this directory are Norton 360, Bitdefender, McAfee, Webroot and ESET. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Trend Micro.
Is there a free alternative to Trend Micro?
Yes. Bitdefender and McAfee 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.