The Panda Dome Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Panda Dome 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.
Panda Dome
The Insider’s Guide
Antivirus range from a free edition to a VPN and password bundle
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among antivirus apps, read from Panda Dome’s own pages.
Made by Panda Security · checked Nov 12, 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 Panda Dome’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Panda Dome’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.8
GPA, above 19 of the 25 other antivirus apps we grade
Panda Dome is Panda Security's consumer line: a free antivirus plus Essential, Advanced, Complete and Premium tiers, each including the features of the one below. Higher tiers add ransomware protection, parental control, a password manager, file encryption, PC optimization and a VPN. Pages list Windows, Mac, Android and iOS support.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Panda Dome, taken from its own pages and our grades.
But the paid prices depend on device count and term and are shown with countdown discounts, so you can't tell what a normal year costs.
- 1
Best for antivirus with a free edition
Panda Dome runs from a free antivirus up to bundles with a VPN and password manager, on Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone.
- 2
There is a free plan
Panda Dome Free antivirus is offered.
- 3
It runs on 4 platforms
Windows, macOS, Android and iOS.
- 4
Antivirus, firewall and phishing protection
Essential lists antivirus, a firewall, phishing protection, Wi-Fi protection and USB virus scanning.
- 5
Ransomware protection and parental control
Advanced adds ransomware protection and parental control on top of Essential.
- 6
Password manager and file tools
Complete adds PC optimization, a password manager, and file encryption and shredding.
- 7
A 2.8 GPA, above 19 of 25
That is against the other antivirus apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
To replace Panda Dome 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.
Panda Dome at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
- Made by
- Panda Security
- Category
- Antivirus & Malware Protection
- Our grade
- 2.8 GPA, good
The report card
Best for antivirus with a free edition
Panda Dome runs from a free antivirus up to bundles with a VPN and password manager, on Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone. But the paid prices depend on device count and term and are shown with countdown discounts, so you can't tell what a normal year costs.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | No 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 | B | Panda 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 | B | Antivirus, 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 | B | No store rating on record. It is installed software that starts protecting once it is on. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone, with multi-device licences. No integrations or API 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 Panda Dome is for
- 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
Who it is not for
- 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
Good to know
Good for
- People who want a free antivirus with paid tiers to move up to
- Households protecting a mix of Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices
Worth knowing
- 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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Panda Dome's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site.
Without a clear price it sits in the middle.
We could not confirm Panda Dome’s current prices from its own site, so this guide lists no plans. pandasecurity.com has them.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
4
Places it runs: macOS, Windows, iOS and Android
Antivirus range from a free edition to a VPN and password bundle. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: password manager, vPN, malware protection.
Antivirus, firewall, phishing and ransomware protection, parental control, a password manager and a VPN across four tiers.
- 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.
Where it runs
- macOS
- Windows
- iOS
- Android
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Panda Dome is made by Panda Security.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
19/25
Other antivirus apps it is graded above
Panda Dome's GPA of 2.8 is higher than 19 of the 25 other antivirus apps we grade, and level with 5.
It stands best on free plan and trial (B, above 18 of 25) and worst on value for money (C, above 5).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 26 antivirus apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. Panda Dome’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 5 of 25
- BFree plan and trialAbove 18 of 25
- BFeaturesAbove 9 of 25
- BEase of useAbove 4 of 25
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 5 of 25
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 Panda Dome 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 2.8 is higher than 19 of the 25 other antivirus apps we grade.
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, 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. Panda Dome’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
Avira, Bitdefender, ESET, Kaspersky and Avast
The 5 tools Panda Dome is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.4GPA
Avira
Free plan
Free antivirus suite with a VPN, PC cleaner and password manager.
- Only Panda Dome lists a macOS app.
- Avira also covers ad and tracker blocking.
- 2.8GPA
Bitdefender
Free plan · from $49.99/yr
Antivirus suites for computers and phones, with a free Windows tier.
- 2.6GPA
ESET
Free trial · from $12.99/yr
Antivirus and home security plans priced by device count.
- Panda Dome has a free plan. ESET does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Panda Dome lists an iOS app.
- Panda Dome also covers password manager.
- 2.2GPA
Kaspersky
Free trial · from $64.99/yr
Antivirus suites with a VPN and password manager on higher tiers.
- Panda Dome has a free plan. Kaspersky does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Kaspersky lists a Linux app.
- Kaspersky also covers ad and tracker blocking.
- 3.0GPA
Avast
Free plan · from $77.99/yr
Free antivirus for PC, Mac and phones, with paid Premium and Ultimate.
- Only Avast lists a browser extension.
- Panda Dome also covers password manager.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
8
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 Panda Dome free?
Panda Dome has a free plan. Panda Dome Free antivirus is offered.
What platforms does Panda Dome work on?
Panda Dome is available on Windows, macOS, Android and iOS.
Does Panda Dome have a Linux app?
No Linux app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Panda Dome is listed for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS.
Is Panda Dome open source?
Panda Dome is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
Who makes Panda Dome?
Panda Dome is made by Panda Security.
What are the alternatives to Panda Dome?
The closest alternatives to Panda Dome in our directory are Avira, Bitdefender, ESET, Kaspersky and Avast.
How does Panda Dome compare with other antivirus apps?
Panda Dome's GPA of 2.8 is higher than 19 of the 25 other antivirus apps we grade, and level with 5.
Could I make my own version of Panda Dome?
To replace Panda Dome 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 Panda Dome’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Panda Security's own pages on 12 November 2026. 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 Panda Security. Prices change, so check pandasecurity.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
5,038
Tools graded, in 95 categories
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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What else is on toolgpa.com
- Panda Dome, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/panda-dome
- 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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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Panda Dome’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. Panda Dome is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Panda Security. Prices and plans change: check pandasecurity.com before you buy.