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Webroot alternatives
Webroot compared with 5 alternatives: Trend Micro, Norton 360, Bitdefender, Malwarebytes and Sophos Home.
Webroot is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $34.99 per year for 1 device (Essentials), first term; renewal price not stated. 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WebrootThis tool | Free trial · from $34.99/yr | Trial only | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Trend Micro | 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 |
| Malwarebytes | Free plan · from $59.99/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Sophos Home | Free trial · from $59.99/yr | Trial only | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Webroot starts at $2.92 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 scores higher without starting lower. Trend Micro 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 Webroot
- Free plan · from $29.95/yr
Trend Micro
Antivirus suites for PCs, Macs and phones, up to an ID-theft bundle
- Trend Micro starts at $29.95 per year for 1 device (Antivirus+), first term; renewal price not stated. Webroot starts at $34.99 per year for 1 device (Essentials), 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: Households covering Windows, Mac and phones on one 5-device plan
- 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. Webroot starts at $34.99 per year for 1 device (Essentials), first term; renewal price not stated.
- 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. Webroot starts at $34.99 per year for 1 device (Essentials), first term; renewal price not stated.
- Bitdefender has a free plan. Webroot does not, though it has a free trial.
Suits: Windows users who want free real-time antivirus
- 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). Webroot starts at $34.99 per year for 1 device (Essentials), first term; renewal price not stated.
- Malwarebytes has a free plan. Webroot does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Malwarebytes lists a browser extension.
- Malwarebytes also covers ad and tracker blocking.
- Webroot also covers password manager.
Suits: Cleaning up a computer that is already infected, for free
- Free trial · from $59.99/yr
Sophos Home
Business-grade antivirus for up to 10 Windows PCs and Macs
- Sophos Home starts at $59.99 per year for 10 computers at renewal, after a first year for $44.99. Webroot starts at $34.99 per year for 1 device (Essentials), first term; renewal price not stated.
- Webroot also covers password manager and vPN.
Suits: Families who look after the computers of relatives in other homes
Limits worth knowing in Webroot
- Every price is a first-year price, shown against a higher regular price; Webroot's pages do not state what plans renew at.
- The VPN starts at Smart Protection and covers only 3 or 5 devices depending on the plan.
- Parental controls and the activity and clutter cleaners work on Windows PCs only.
- Text scam detection and breach alerts work on iOS and Android only.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Webroot?
The alternatives to Webroot in this directory are Trend Micro, Norton 360, Bitdefender, Malwarebytes and Sophos Home. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Webroot.
Is there a free alternative to Webroot?
Yes. Trend Micro, Bitdefender and Malwarebytes 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.