Trend Micro vs Webroot
We give Trend Micro and Webroot the same GPA: 2.6 out of 4.0. They get the same grade on all five counts.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Trend Micro
Antivirus suites for PCs, Macs and phones, up to an ID-theft bundle
Webroot
Lightweight cloud antivirus, with identity and VPN bundles
How we grade them
| 2.6GPATrend MicroGood | 2.6GPAWebrootGood | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CMaximum Security for 5 devices is $139.95 for a 2-year term, about $5.83 a month, above the dearer quarter of antivirus. The yearly route is $74.95 for the first term, but the renewal price isn't stated, so two years that way can't be worked out. | CEssentials for 5 devices is $44.99 the first year, shown against $89.99, and Webroot doesn't state the renewal price. If year two is that $89.99, two years cost $134.98, about $5.62 a month, above the dearer quarter of antivirus. |
| Free plan and trial | CHouseCall scans a Windows PC for free, on demand. It's a check-up, not protection: anything ongoing needs a paid plan, and the listing shows no free trial. | CNo free plan, but a 14-day free trial with no credit card needed. Two weeks is enough to see whether it slows your PC. |
| Features | BAI-based malware and web protection, Pay Guard for banking, Folder Shield for cloud-synced folders, and a password manager from Internet Security. The VPN, identity protection and a 24/7 helpdesk come only in Premium Security Suite. | BCloud antivirus, a firewall, web threat blocking and a password manager on every plan, then a VPN and identity monitoring from Smart Protection, and cloud backup on Total. Parental controls and the cleaners are Windows only. |
| Ease of use | BNo store rating on record. It installs and starts protecting, with nothing to set up first. | BNo store rating on record. It's built to install quickly and scan fast, and Webroot says it takes up little space. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWindows, Mac, Android, iPhone, and Chromebooks through a browser extension. No API or integration list on record, so it stops at B. | BWindows, Mac, Android and iPhone. Text scam detection is phones only and parental controls Windows only, and there's no API on record, so it stops at B. |
| Best for | covering PCs, Macs, phones and Chromebooks | light antivirus for older, slower PCs |
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: Trend Micro and Webroot. How we grade
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. Webroot starts at $2.92 a month when paid by the year and scores 3.0.
They score the same, and Trend Micro starts $0.42 a month lower. Of the other antivirus apps on the chart, none scores higher than Trend Micro for less, and none scores higher than Webroot for less.
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
Where they differ
- 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.
At a glance
| Trend Micro | Webroot | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free trial |
| Starts at | $29.95 per year for 1 device (Antivirus+), first term; renewal price not stated | $34.99 per year for 1 device (Essentials), first term; renewal price not stated |
| Free plan | HouseCall gives a free on-demand security scan of a Windows PC; ongoing real-time protection needs a paid plan. | None |
| Free trial | None listed | 14-day free trial, no credit card required |
| macOS | ||
| Windows | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Browser extension | ||
| Made by | Trend Micro Inc. | Open Text Corporation |
| Price read from | trendmicro.com | webroot.com |
| Checked | Oct 17, 2026 | Oct 17, 2026 |
Who each one suits
Trend Micro
- Households covering Windows, Mac and phones on one 5-device plan
- Chromebook users, who are covered through a browser extension
- US buyers who want identity fraud insurance with their antivirus
Webroot
- Older or slower PCs that need light antivirus
- Households covering Chromebooks along with PCs, Macs and phones
- US buyers who want identity theft cover with their antivirus
Worth knowing
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.
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.
Key features
Trend Micro
- AI-based malware protection
- Cloud-based AI detection blocks known and new malware, ransomware and dangerous websites on every paid plan.
- Folder Shield
- Protects chosen folders from ransomware, including cloud-synced folders such as Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive.
- Pay Guard
- Included from Antivirus+ up, Pay Guard checks that banking and shopping sites are genuine before you sign in or pay.
- Password manager
- Internet Security and higher plans include a password manager that creates strong passwords and signs you in to sites.
- VPN and identity protection
- Premium Security Suite adds Trend Micro VPN, dark web monitoring, ID theft restoration help and up to $1 million identity fraud insurance in the US.
- Premium Service helpdesk
- Premium Security Suite includes a 24/7 personal helpdesk for technical problems beyond security.
Webroot
- Cloud-based antivirus
- A cloud-based, machine-learning antivirus aimed at zero-day threats; Webroot says its scans are quick and the app takes little space.
- Firewall and Web Threat Shield
- Every plan includes a firewall and network monitor, plus blocking of risky websites, phishing and ransomware.
- Scam protection
- Text scam detection and breach alerts on phones; Smart Protection and Total add Scam Check, ID Check before payments and a 24/7 scam hotline.
- Password manager
- A password manager comes with every plan, alongside protection for personal details typed into AI chats.
- Identity protection
- Higher plans monitor the dark web and financial accounts, add credit bureau monitoring and give US-based restoration help with up to $1M in reimbursement.
- Cloud backup and parental controls
- Total Protection adds unlimited cloud storage for one PC or Mac and parental controls, which run on Windows only.
Plans
Trend Micro
HouseCall$0
Free on-demand security scan for Windows PCs.
Antivirus+ Security$29.95
per year for 1 device, first term; renewal price not stated
Real-time antivirus, web threat and scam blocking for one computer. Shown as 30% off $42.95.
Internet Security$59.95
per year for up to 3 PCs, first term; renewal price not stated
Adds a password manager and social media privacy checks, for PCs, Macs and Chromebooks. Shown as 29% off $83.95.
Maximum Security$74.95
per year for up to 5 devices, first term; renewal price not stated
Covers Windows, Mac, Android, iOS and Chromebook, with Pay Guard banking protection and Folder Shield. Shown as 29% off $104.95.
Premium Security Suite$109.95
per year for up to 10 devices, first term; renewal price not stated
Maximum Security plus VPN, ID Protection, ScamCheck, $1M US identity fraud insurance and 24/7 IT helpdesk. Shown as 29% off $154.95.
Webroot
Essentials$34.99
per year for 1 device, first term; renewal price not stated
Antivirus, firewall, scam and breach alerts, password manager. Shown against $49.99. 3 devices $41.99 ($69.99), 5 devices $44.99 ($89.99).
Smart Protection$53.99
per year for 3 devices, first term; renewal price not stated
Adds VPN, identity and dark web monitoring for 1 person, and up to $25k scam reimbursement. Shown against $89.99; 5 devices $69.99 ($99.99).
Premium$64.99
per year for 5 devices, first term; renewal price not stated
Essentials plus credit bureau monitoring and up to $1M fraud expense reimbursement for 1 person. Shown against $129.99; 10 people $124.99.
Total Protection$89.99
per year for 5 devices, first term; renewal price not stated
Premium plus VPN for 5 devices, parental controls and unlimited cloud backup for 1 PC or Mac. Shown against $179.99; 10 devices $149.99.
Ways to pay less
Trend Micro
- Other savings
About 30% off the first year
First-term prices are shown against crossed-out prices: Antivirus+ $29.95 ($42.95), Internet Security $59.95 ($83.95), Maximum $74.95 ($104.95), Premium Suite $109.95 ($154.95).
- Other savings
Two-year terms
Each plan is also sold for 2 years: Maximum Security for 5 devices is $139.95 and Premium Security Suite for 10 devices is $219.95.
Webroot
- Other savings
30% to 50% off the first year
Essentials $34.99 (from $49.99), Smart Protection $53.99 ($89.99), Premium $64.99 ($129.99) and Total Protection $89.99 ($179.99) for the first year.
