Kaspersky vs Panda Dome (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Panda Dome grades higher than Kaspersky: 2.8 against 2.2 out of 4.0.
Checked Oct 17, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 · graded Oct 17, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
Panda Dome grades higher on value for money and the free plan. They get the same grade on features, ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Kaspersky
Antivirus suites with a VPN and password manager on higher tiers
Panda Dome
Antivirus range from a free edition to a VPN and password bundle
Which one is for you
Pick Kaspersky if
- Fits if you live outside the US and want antivirus, a VPN and passwords on one plan
- Works for households that include a Linux computer
Look elsewhere if
- Not for you if you live in the US, as the US site says renewal isn't available there and shows no prices
- Skip it if you want a trial without signing up to pay, as it rolls into a paid year unless you cancel within 30 days
- Pricey if you renew, as Premium goes from $64.99 to $98.99 a year for one device, and Standard from $49.99 to $64.99
- Tight if you want a VPN or password manager on Standard, as both start at Plus
- Watch out: the VPN can't be switched on in some countries, including China and India
Pick Panda Dome if
- Fits if you want a free antivirus and may add a VPN later
- Works for a household with a mix of Windows, Mac and phones on one licence
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want to know the real yearly price before you buy: the tier pages show promo prices
- Tight if you stay on the free VPN, because it stops at 150 MB a day
- Watch out: the renewal-price promise on the site was not checked against the terms
- Watch out: which features come with which tier is on separate pages, so check before buying
How we grade them
| 2.2GPAKasperskyFair | 2.8GPAPanda DomeGood | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | DOutside the US, Standard for 5 devices is $58.99 the first year, then $85.99, so two years cost $144.98, about $6.04 a month. A US reader can't count on that: the US site says renewal isn't available to US customers, so there's no second year to buy there. | CNo paid price is recorded: the tier pages show several dollar figures by device count and term, behind a 30% to 60% discount with a countdown. Without a clear price it sits in the middle. |
| Free plan and trial | DNo free plan on record. The 30-day trial of Standard or Premium rolls into a paid year unless you cancel, so you're signing up to pay from day one. | BPanda Dome Free is offered, with real-time antivirus and a VPN capped at 150 MB a day. One person could live on the antivirus part. |
| Features | BAntivirus, a firewall, and scam and payment protection on every plan, then an unlimited VPN and a password manager from Plus, and identity protection, 24/7 remote IT help and Safe Kids on Premium. Standard has no VPN, but the core protection has no gap. | BAntivirus, firewall, phishing and ransomware protection, parental control, a password manager and a VPN across four tiers. Nothing in the listing shows a gap in the core work. |
| Ease of use | BNo store rating on record. It's a program you install and it starts protecting, with nothing to build first. | BNo store rating on record. It is installed software that starts protecting once it is on. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWindows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone, so it's one of the few here with Linux. The VPN can't be activated in some countries, including China and India, and there's no API on record. | BWindows, Mac, Android and iPhone, with multi-device licences. No integrations or API listed. |
| Best for | antivirus with a VPN, outside the US | antivirus with a free edition |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Kaspersky and Panda Dome. How we grade
Where they differ
- Kaspersky also covers ad and tracker blocking.
At a glance
| Kaspersky | Panda Dome | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Free plan |
| Starts at | $64.99 per year at renewal (Standard, 1 device), after a first year for $49.99 | Not published |
| Free plan | None | Panda Dome Free antivirus is offered. |
| Free trial | 30-day free trial of Standard or Premium; a paid yearly plan starts unless you cancel | None listed |
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| Made by | Kaspersky | Panda Security |
| Price read from | kaspersky.com | Not confirmed |
| Checked | Oct 17, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Kaspersky
- Kaspersky's US site says renewal is unavailable for US customers and points non-US buyers to kaspersky.com; it shows no US prices.
- Prices here are the US-dollar prices on the global site; each plan renews automatically at the higher standard price after the first term.
- Standard has no VPN or password manager; those start at Plus.
- The free trial turns into a paid yearly plan at the introductory price unless cancelled within 30 days.
Panda Dome
- Prices are not recorded: the tier pages show several US-dollar figures that depend on device count and term, and the figures read from India could not be matched to US list prices.
- The tier pages promote a discount of 30% to 60% with a countdown, so shown prices may be promotional.
- The site says it will keep the price the same at renewal, a claim that was not checked against the terms.
- Which features come with which tier is listed on the tier pages; check them before buying.
Key features
Kaspersky
- Real-time antivirus and firewall
- Every plan blocks viruses, malware and ransomware, removes existing infections and includes a two-way firewall.
- Scam and payment protection
- AI-based scam protection, anti-phishing and a protected mode for online banking and shopping, plus crypto threat and stalkerware detection.
- Unlimited VPN
- Plus and Premium include Kaspersky's VPN with no data cap. It cannot be downloaded or activated in some countries, including China and India.
- Password manager
- Plus and Premium add a password manager and vault that autofills addresses and card details, with a password safety check.
- Identity and remote support
- Premium adds an identity protection wallet, smart home Wi-Fi monitoring, 24/7 remote IT support and expert virus removal.
- Kaspersky Safe Kids
- Premium includes a year of Safe Kids parental controls with GPS location, website filters and screen time limits.
Panda Dome
- Antivirus, firewall and phishing protection
- Essential lists antivirus, a firewall, phishing protection, Wi-Fi protection and USB virus scanning.
- Ransomware protection and parental control
- Advanced adds ransomware protection and parental control on top of Essential.
- Password manager and file tools
- Complete adds PC optimization, a password manager, and file encryption and shredding.
- VPN
- Panda Dome VPN is listed as a product, and the tier pages list a VPN among their features.
- Multi-device licenses
- Tier pages let buyers pick 1, 3, 5, 10 or unlimited devices and 1, 2 or 3 years.
Plans
Kaspersky
Standard$64.99
per year for 1 device at renewal, after a first year for $49.99
Antivirus, firewall, scam and payment protection. First year $49.99; 3 devices $52.99 then $74.99, 5 devices $58.99 then $85.99.
Plus$79.99
per year for 1 device at renewal, after a first year for $61.99
Adds unlimited VPN, a password manager, data leak checks and a disk health monitor. 5 devices: $73.99 the first year, then $106.99.
Premium$98.99
per year for 1 device at renewal, after a first year for $64.99
Adds identity protection, remote access detection and 24/7 remote IT support. $64.99 also buys 15 months. 10 devices: $101.99, then $157.99.
Panda Dome
Pricing could not be confirmed. See pandasecurity.com.
Ways to pay less
Kaspersky
- Other savings
First-year prices on every plan
For 1 device: Standard $49.99, Plus $61.99 and Premium $64.99 for the first year, against renewal prices of $64.99, $79.99 and $98.99.
- Other savings
Premium for 15 months at the 1-year price
Premium for 1 device is also sold as a 15-month term for $64.99, the same as the first year, before renewing at $98.99 a year.
Panda Dome
No public discounts listed.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Kaspersky or Panda Dome?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Kaspersky starts at $64.99 per year at renewal (Standard, 1 device), after a first year for $49.99, and Panda Dome has no price we could confirm.
Which has a free plan, Kaspersky or Panda Dome?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only Panda Dome has a free plan. Kaspersky does not, though it has a free trial.
Which platforms do Kaspersky and Panda Dome run on?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only Kaspersky lists a Linux app. Both list macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.