The 360 Total Security Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about 360 Total Security in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
360 Total Security
The Insider’s Guide
Free Windows antivirus with a paid Premium tier
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among antivirus apps, read from 360 Total Security’s own pages.
Made by 360 Total Security · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from 360 Total Security’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on 360 Total Security’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.6
GPA, above 41 of the 56 other antivirus apps we grade
360 Total Security is a Windows program that combines virus and ransomware scanning with PC cleanup, privacy and network repair tools. The base product is free. Premium is sold per quarter, per year or as a lifetime license and unlocks extra tools such as a sandbox, firewall, file shredder and driver updater.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about 360 Total Security, taken from its own pages and our grades.
No store rating on record, but it is a Windows program you install and run.
- 1
Best for a free Windows antivirus with cleanup tools
360 Total Security is a free Windows antivirus with anti-ransomware, scanning, junk cleanup and startup management, with a Premium tier from $19.99 a year or $49.99 for life.
- 2
Paid plans start at $1.67 a month when paid by the year
As its pricing page puts it: $12.99 per quarter, or $19.99 per year (monthly price not shown).
- 3
There is a free plan
Free antivirus for Windows with anti-ransomware, malware scanning, junk cleanup and startup management.
- 4
It runs on Windows
Windows.
- 5
Virus and ransomware scanning
The free edition includes anti-ransomware and a tool that tries to restore files locked by ransomware.
- 6
PC cleanup
Clears junk and duplicate files, manages storage and updates drivers.
- 7
Privacy tools
Anti-tracking and secure file deletion are listed among the privacy features.
- 8
A 2.6 GPA, above 41 of 56
That is against the other antivirus apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
To replace 360 Total Security you would be making an engine that recognises new malware as it appears. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
360 Total Security at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $12.99 per quarter, or $19.99 per year (monthly price not shown)
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Windows
- Made by
- 360 Total Security
- Category
- Antivirus & Malware Protection
- Our grade
- 2.6 GPA, good
The report card
Best for a free Windows antivirus with cleanup tools
360 Total Security is a free Windows antivirus with anti-ransomware, scanning, junk cleanup and startup management, with a Premium tier from $19.99 a year or $49.99 for life. It runs on Windows 10 and later only, and the pages do not lay out which tools need Premium.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | Free outright for the antivirus, with Premium at $19.99 a year, about $1.67 a month, under 60% of the middle of this category. |
| Free plan and trial | B | A free edition with scanning, anti-ransomware, cleanup and startup control for one PC. Premium is an optional upgrade. |
| Features | C | Virus scanning, anti-ransomware and cleanup, but the pages do not say which tools need Premium. |
| Ease of use | B | No store rating on record, but it is a Windows program you install and run. |
| Platforms and integrations | D | Windows 10 and later, 64-bit only. No Mac or phone version is listed. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who 360 Total Security is for
- Fits if you want a free Windows antivirus with cleanup tools bundled
- Works for one PC that you do not want a yearly bill for, given the $49.99 lifetime plan
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you use a Mac or a phone, as only 64-bit Windows 10 and later is listed
- Not for you if you want a clear free-versus-paid table, as the site does not give one
- Watch out: the checkout says the yearly plan covers unlimited devices while the product page says one PC
- Too light for a monthly price: the plan page shows quarterly, yearly and lifetime only
Good to know
Good for
- Windows users who want free antivirus plus cleanup tools in one program
- Owners of older PCs who want cleanup alongside scanning
Worth knowing
- Windows 10 and later, 64-bit only; no Mac or mobile version is listed.
- Which tools are free and which need Premium is not laid out in a table on the pages read; the site calls the extras an optional upgrade.
- The plan page shows quarterly, yearly and lifetime prices only; no monthly price is displayed.
- The checkout page says the yearly plan covers unlimited devices, though the product page describes the app as made for one PC.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$1.67
A month to start, paid by the year. There is a free plan too
360 Total Security has a free plan. Paid plans start at $12.99 per quarter, or $19.99 per year (monthly price not shown).
A free edition with scanning, anti-ransomware, cleanup and startup control for one PC.
Free
$0
Virus scanning, free anti-ransomware, cleanup and startup controls for one Windows PC.
Premium Quarterly
$12.99
per quarter
Every Premium feature for three months; the vendor says it costs less per month than the monthly plan, which the page does not show.
Premium Yearly
$19.99
per year
Every Premium feature for a year; the page says one plan covers unlimited devices.
Premium Lifetime
$49.99
one-time, lifetime license
All current Premium features for a single payment, with VIP support.
The free plan
Free antivirus for Windows with anti-ransomware, malware scanning, junk cleanup and startup management.
Read from site.360totalsecurity.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Windows
Free Windows antivirus with a paid Premium tier. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: disk cleanup, malware protection.
Virus scanning, anti-ransomware and cleanup, but the pages do not say which tools need Premium.
- Virus and ransomware scanning
- The free edition includes anti-ransomware and a tool that tries to restore files locked by ransomware.
- PC cleanup
- Clears junk and duplicate files, manages storage and updates drivers.
- Privacy tools
- Anti-tracking and secure file deletion are listed among the privacy features.
- Premium extras
- The site lists an isolated sandbox, firewall, data shield, file shredder, registry cleaner and priority updates as optional upgrade tools.
- One-click network repair
- A tool for fixing sudden loss of internet connection.
Where it runs
- Windows
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
360 Total Security is made by 360 Total Security.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
41/56
Other antivirus apps it is graded above
360 Total Security's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 41 of the 56 other antivirus apps we grade, and level with 8.
It stands best on value for money (A, above 54 of 56) and worst on platforms and integrations (D, above 0).
Its paid plans start at $1.67 a month when paid by the year, against a middle price of $4.17 for the category: 4 of the 34 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.0 out of 4. 3 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 57 antivirus apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. 360 Total Security’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 54 of 56
- BFree plan and trialAbove 47 of 56
- CFeaturesAbove 7 of 56
- BEase of useAbove 23 of 56
- DPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 56
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 36 antivirus apps. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. 360 Total Security is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace 360 Total Security you would be making an engine that recognises new malware as it appears. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 2.6 is higher than 41 of the 56 other antivirus apps we grade. It costs $19.99 a year.
What you could not
- An engine that recognises new malware as it appears.
- Deleting system files without breaking anything.
- A real app for Windows. Something home-made would be a web page.
What this rests on. 360 Total Security’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Avast, AVG, Avira, IObit Malware Fighter and Comodo Internet Security
The 5 tools 360 Total Security is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 3.0GPA
Avast
Free plan · from $77.99/yr
Free antivirus for PC, Mac and phones, with paid Premium and Ultimate.
- Only Avast lists macOS, Android and iOS apps.
- Only Avast lists a browser extension.
- 360 Total Security also covers disk cleanup.
- 2.8GPA
AVG
Free plan · from $79.99/yr
Free antivirus for Windows, with paid Internet Security and Ultimate.
- Only AVG lists macOS, Android and iOS apps.
- Only AVG lists a browser extension.
- 360 Total Security also covers disk cleanup.
- 2.4GPA
Avira
Free plan
Free antivirus suite with a VPN, PC cleaner and password manager.
- Only Avira lists Android and iOS apps.
- 360 Total Security also covers disk cleanup.
- Avira also covers password manager, vPN and ad and tracker blocking.
- 2.4GPA
IObit Malware Fighter
Free plan · from $19.95/yr
Windows anti-malware with a free edition and a paid Pro edition.
- 360 Total Security also covers disk cleanup.
- IObit Malware Fighter also covers ad and tracker blocking.
- 2.6GPA
Comodo Internet Security
Free plan · from $29.99/yr
Windows antivirus and firewall that sandboxes unknown files.
- 360 Total Security also covers disk cleanup.
- Comodo Internet Security also covers file sync.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
11
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is 360 Total Security free?
360 Total Security has a free plan. Free antivirus for Windows with anti-ransomware, malware scanning, junk cleanup and startup management.
How much does 360 Total Security cost?
360 Total Security lists 4 plans. Free: $0.
What platforms does 360 Total Security work on?
360 Total Security is available on Windows.
Does 360 Total Security have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. 360 Total Security is listed for Windows.
Does 360 Total Security have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. 360 Total Security is listed for Windows.
Is 360 Total Security open source?
360 Total Security is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Who makes 360 Total Security?
360 Total Security is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to 360 Total Security?
The closest alternatives to 360 Total Security in our directory are Avast, AVG, Avira, IObit Malware Fighter and Comodo Internet Security.
How does 360 Total Security compare with other antivirus apps?
360 Total Security's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 41 of the 56 other antivirus apps we grade, and level with 8.
Is 360 Total Security good value for money?
ToolGPA grades 360 Total Security A for value for money. Its paid plans start at $1.67 a month when paid by the year, against a middle price of $4.17 for the category: 4 of the 34 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of 360 Total Security?
To replace 360 Total Security you would be making an engine that recognises new malware as it appears.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from 360 Total Security’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from 360 Total Security's own pages on 13 November 2026. The vendor's page could not be read in full when this was graded, so we went by the listing. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by 360 Total Security. Prices change, so check 360totalsecurity.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
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ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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categories
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price changes on record
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apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- 360 Total Security, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/360-total-security
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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- Bitdefender Insider's GuideAntivirus suites for computers and phones, with a free Windows tier2.8 GPA
Choosing software? Every tool graded, every price dated.
Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what 360 Total Security’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. 360 Total Security is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by 360 Total Security. Prices and plans change: check 360totalsecurity.com before you buy.