MalwareFox vs TotalAV (2026): which should you pick?

Pick MalwareFox if

• Fits if you want a low-priced Windows antivirus billed yearly
• Works for a household with a few Windows PCs and an Android phone

Look elsewhere if

• Skip it if you use a Mac or an iPhone, as neither is listed
• Not for you if you want real-time protection free, as it needs a paid plan
• Watch out: the page says new-customer prices go up on December 1
• Watch out: the Android app is a separate purchase at $1.25 a month
• Tight if you want one Windows device only, since the Single Device plan has no Android

Pick TotalAV if

• Fits if you want antivirus, a VPN and an ad blocker on one bill
• Works for households of up to 8 devices on Total Security, at $149 a year

Look elsewhere if

• Pricey if you have five devices, at $258 over two years for Internet Security
• Not for you if you want to try it first, as there's no free plan and the pricing page lists no trial
• Skip it if you want identity protection included, as it's a $99 a year add-on, and an extra device is $40
• Watch out: plans renew by themselves, and refunds need a request within 30 days on yearly plans and 14 on monthly ones
• Watch out: TotalAV says new customers may be offered lower introductory prices elsewhere, so what you pay can differ

MalwareFox

• No macOS or iOS app is listed; the Single Device plan is Windows only.
• The page says prices for new customers go up on December 1 and shows a countdown.
• The Android app is a separate purchase at $1.25 per month, per the pricing page.
• The free version's exact scope is not spelled out on the pages read.

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.

MalwareFox

Real-time protection

Stops malware as it appears, with ransomware lockdown that blocks unauthorized file encryption.

Zero-day and fileless defense

Behavior-based blocking aimed at unknown and fileless attacks, according to the vendor.

Browser cleaner

Removes hijackers, adware and unwanted toolbars from the browser.

Privacy and cleanup tools

Includes a privacy cleaner, secure file delete, backup and a firewall, as listed on the homepage.

Android app

Scans apps, blocks phishing pages and offers remote locate, lock and wipe if a phone is lost.

TotalAV

Real-time antivirus

Scans downloads, installs and programs as they are opened, with zero-day cloud scanning and blocking of potentially unwanted apps.

Phishing and ransomware protection

Every plan blocks phishing scam sites and guards files against ransomware.

Tune-up and cleanup tools

Finds and deletes junk files, uninstalls unused apps and clears browser history, cookies and cache.

Total VPN

Internet Security and Total Security include a VPN with AES-256 encryption, DNS and IP leak protection and a kill switch.

Total Adblock

Internet Security and Total Security include an ad blocker that removes ads and pop-ups while browsing.

Total Password

Total Security adds a password manager that generates, stores and autofills logins, with a vault extension for Chrome and Firefox.

MalwareFox

• Single Device$2

  per month for 1 device, billed annually ($24 a year)

  Windows only: real-time protection, ransomware shield, zero-day defense, browser cleaner and privacy tools.

• Three Devices$3

  per month for 3 devices, billed annually ($36 a year)

  Windows and Android; adds cloud management, Android app privacy audit and anti-theft.

• Five Devices$4

  per month for 5 devices, billed annually ($48 a year)

  Same features as the three-device plan, for five devices.

TotalAV

• Plus$99

  per year for up to 4 devices

  Real-time antivirus, phishing and ransomware protection, disk cleaner and tune-up tools. Renews at $11 a month or $59 every 6 months on those terms.

• Internet Security$129

  per year for up to 6 devices

  Everything in Plus, with Total VPN and Total Adblock.

• Total Security$149

  per year for up to 8 devices

  Everything in Internet Security, with the Total Password manager.

MalwareFox

• Other savings

  60-day money-back guarantee

  The pricing page promises a full refund if you email within 60 days of buying.

TotalAV

No public discounts listed.