Kaspersky
Antivirus suites with a VPN and password manager on higher tiers
Kaspersky report card
Fair · out of 4.0 · graded Oct 17, 2026
Best for antivirus with a VPN, outside the US
Kaspersky's suites cover Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone, with an unlimited VPN and a password manager from Plus. Outside the US, five devices on Standard cost $144.98 over two years. For a US reader it's a dead end: Kaspersky's US site says renewal isn't available to US customers and shows no US prices.
Who Kaspersky is for
- Great if you live outside the US and want antivirus, a VPN and passwords in one plan
- Handy when your household includes a Linux computer
- Good for people who'd like 24/7 remote help with PC problems, on Premium
Who Kaspersky is not for
- Not for you if you live in the US, as the US site says renewal isn't available there
- Skip it if you want a trial without signing up to pay, as it rolls into a paid year
- Pricey if you renew Premium, which goes from $64.99 to $98.99 a year for one device
Why Kaspersky gets a 2.2
Five grades, each with its reason. The GPA is their average: an A is 4 points, an F is none.
- DValue for moneyOutside 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.
- DFree plan and trialNo 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.
- BFeaturesAntivirus, 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.
- BEase of useNo store rating on record. It's a program you install and it starts protecting, with nothing to build first.
- BPlatforms and integrationsWindows, 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.
What these grades rest on. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Kaspersky's own pages on 17 October 2026. Its pricing page sent our reader to the Indian site when we went back to check it, so the dollar prices could not be compared again. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews. How we review and grade.
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<a href="https://toolgpa.com/tools/kaspersky#review"><img src="https://toolgpa.com/badge/kaspersky.svg" alt="Kaspersky: 2.2 GPA on ToolGPA" width="196" height="56"></a>Where Kaspersky stands among antivirus apps
Kaspersky's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 2 of the 14 other antivirus apps we grade, and level with 1.
It stands best on features (B, above 4 of 14) and worst on value for money (D, above 0).
Its paid plans start at $5.42 a month when paid by the year, against a middle price of $4.17 for the category: 8 of the 10 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 3.0 out of 4. Nothing scores higher for less, though at least one tool matches that score at a lower price.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 15 antivirus apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. Kaspersky’s own letter is outlined.
- DValue for moneyAbove 0 of 14, level with 2
- DFree plan and trialAbove 2 of 14
- BFeaturesAbove 4 of 14, level with 10
- BEase of useAbove 2 of 14, level with 10
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 14, level with 14
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 11 antivirus apps. Further left costs less, and higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Point at a dot to see which tool it is.
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
Keep Kaspersky, or make your own?
Keep it
To replace Kaspersky 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.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 11 of the 14 other antivirus apps grade higher. It costs $64.99 a year.
What you could make
- Ad and tracker blocking: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- An engine that recognises new malware as it appears.
- Servers in dozens of countries, kept fast and private.
- A password vault, the last thing anyone should make for themselves.
- Apps for macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android that stay in step with each other.
- The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.
What this rests on. Kaspersky’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.
What is Kaspersky?
Kaspersky sells home security in three tiers: Standard for antivirus, firewall and scam protection, Plus with an unlimited VPN and a password manager, and Premium with identity protection and 24/7 remote IT support. Plans cover Windows, Mac, Android and iOS, and the global site lists Linux too. Its US site says renewal is unavailable to US customers and sends everyone else to kaspersky.com.
Kaspersky is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $64.99 per year at renewal (Standard, 1 device), after a first year for $49.99. See every plan
Good for
- Buyers outside the US who want antivirus, VPN and passwords in one plan
- Households that also run Linux computers
- People who want remote help from support staff with PC problems
Worth knowing
- 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.
Key features
- 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.
Kaspersky pricing
- Starts at
- $64.99 per year at renewal (Standard, 1 device), after a first year for $49.99
- Free plan
- None
- Free trial
- 30-day free trial of Standard or Premium; a paid yearly plan starts unless you cancel
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $64.99per 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 | $79.99per 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 | $98.99per 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. |
Read from kaspersky.com on Oct 17, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Kaspersky before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- Other savingsFirst-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.
Stated on kaspersky.com - Other savingsPremium 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.
Stated on kaspersky.com
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Common questions
Is Kaspersky free?
No, Kaspersky is a paid product, but you can try it first. 30-day free trial of Standard or Premium; a paid yearly plan starts unless you cancel.
How much does Kaspersky cost?
Kaspersky lists 3 plans. Standard: $64.99 per year for 1 device at renewal, after a first year for $49.99. Plus: $79.99 per year for 1 device at renewal, after a first year for $61.99. Premium: $98.99 per year for 1 device at renewal, after a first year for $64.99. Prices were read from kaspersky.com on Oct 17, 2026.
What platforms does Kaspersky work on?
Kaspersky is available on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS.
Does Kaspersky offer any discounts?
Kaspersky publicly lists the following: First-year prices on every plan; Premium for 15 months at the 1-year price.
Is Kaspersky open source?
Kaspersky is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 17, 2026.
Who makes Kaspersky?
Kaspersky is made by Kaspersky.
What are the alternatives to Kaspersky?
The closest alternatives to Kaspersky in our directory are Bitdefender, ESET, Norton 360, Avast and F-Secure. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Kaspersky.
How does Kaspersky compare with other antivirus apps?
Kaspersky's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 2 of the 14 other antivirus apps we grade, and level with 1. It stands best on features (B, above 4 of 14) and worst on value for money (D, above 0).
Is Kaspersky good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Kaspersky D for value for money. Its paid plans start at $5.42 a month when paid by the year, against a middle price of $4.17 for the category: 8 of the 10 others that charge start lower. On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 3.0 out of 4. Nothing scores higher for less, though at least one tool matches that score at a lower price.
Could I make my own version of Kaspersky?
To replace Kaspersky 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. That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 11 of the 14 other antivirus apps grade higher. It costs $64.99 a year. What you could not make: An engine that recognises new malware as it appears. Servers in dozens of countries, kept fast and private. A password vault, the last thing anyone should make for themselves. Apps for macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android that stay in step with each other. This is a judgement from its listing. We have not built one.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 17, 2026.