The Scanguard Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Scanguard 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.
Scanguard
The Insider’s Guide
Antivirus and cleanup suite for Windows, Mac and iPhone
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among antivirus apps, read from Scanguard’s own pages.
Made by Total Security Limited · 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 Scanguard’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Scanguard’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
2.0
GPA, above 14 of the 56 other antivirus apps we grade
Scanguard is a consumer antivirus sold as a single Premium subscription for Windows, macOS and iOS. It combines real-time malware scanning, a phishing-blocking WebShield, email breach alerts and junk-file cleanup. The vendor also offers monthly, quarterly and biannual terms that renew automatically.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Scanguard, taken from its own pages and our grades.
No store rating on record, but it is a consumer antivirus you install and run.
- 1
Best for Windows, Mac and iPhone antivirus with a cleanup suite
There is no free plan or trial, no Android app, and refunds need the subscription fully cancelled.
- 2
Paid plans start at $8.25 a month when paid by the year
As its pricing page puts it: $99 per year.
- 3
It runs on 3 platforms
Windows, macOS and iOS.
- 4
Real-time antivirus
Scans devices continuously for malware, ransomware, spyware and phishing, plus on-demand and scheduled scans.
- 5
WebShield
Filters aimed at phishing and scam sites and malicious downloads, active on desktop platforms.
- 6
Data breach monitoring
Scans an email address and alerts you if the credentials appear in known breaches.
- 7
A 2.0 GPA, above 14 of 56
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 Scanguard 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.
Scanguard at a glance
- Pricing
- Paid, from $99 per year
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- macOS, Windows, iOS
- Made by
- Total Security Limited
- Category
- Antivirus & Malware Protection
- Our grade
- 2.0 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for Windows, Mac and iPhone antivirus with a cleanup suite
Scanguard is an antivirus and cleanup suite for Windows, Mac and iPhone at $99 a year, a single plan. There is no free plan or trial, no Android app, and refunds need the subscription fully cancelled.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | $99 a year, about $8.25 a month, near the dearest tenth of this category, which starts at $8.99, for one plan with no cheaper step. |
| Free plan and trial | F | Nothing free on record: no free plan and no trial, and a demo request is not a trial. A refund window is not a trial. |
| Features | C | Real-time antivirus, scheduled scans, WebShield, junk cleanup, an email breach scanner and gaming mode. The listing shows one plan only. |
| Ease of use | B | No store rating on record, but it is a consumer antivirus you install and run. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Windows, Mac and iPhone, with no Android and no integrations. |
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 Scanguard is for
- Fits if you want one plan covering Windows, Mac and iPhone
- Works for people who like a cleanup tool bundled with an antivirus
Who it is not for
- Pricey if you compare $99 a year with the $4.50 middle of this category
- Skip it if you use Android, as no app is listed
- Not for you if you want to try before you buy: no free plan or trial is on record
- Watch out: plans renew at the then-regular rate and introductory pricing may apply
- Watch out: refunds need the subscription fully terminated, 30 days on annual plans
Good to know
Good for
- Individuals who want one subscription across a PC, Mac and iPhone
- Buyers who prefer a simple single-plan antivirus
Worth knowing
- No Android app is listed; compatibility is stated as Windows 7+, macOS 10.9+ and iOS.
- Plans renew automatically at the then-regular rate, and introductory pricing may apply to first-time customers.
- Refunds require fully terminating the subscription: 30 days on annual and biannual plans, 14 days on monthly and quarterly ones.
- The pricing page shows one plan; monthly, quarterly and biannual prices were not displayed.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$8.25
A month to start, paid by the year
Scanguard is a paid product, starting at $99 per year.
Nothing free on record: no free plan and no trial, and a demo request is not a trial.
Scanguard Premium
$99
per year
Real-time antivirus, scheduled scans, WebShield, junk cleanup, email breach scanner and gaming mode.
Read from scanguard.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
3
Places it runs: macOS, Windows and iOS
Antivirus and cleanup suite for Windows, Mac and iPhone. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: disk cleanup, malware protection.
Real-time antivirus, scheduled scans, WebShield, junk cleanup, an email breach scanner and gaming mode.
- Real-time antivirus
- Scans devices continuously for malware, ransomware, spyware and phishing, plus on-demand and scheduled scans.
- WebShield
- Filters aimed at phishing and scam sites and malicious downloads, active on desktop platforms.
- Data breach monitoring
- Scans an email address and alerts you if the credentials appear in known breaches.
- Junk and speed cleanup
- Clears junk files, manages startup programs and offers a gaming mode and system boost.
- iPhone and iPad app
- The pricing page says iOS protection is included, with app-based features built for iPhone and iPad.
Where it runs
- macOS
- Windows
- iOS
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Scanguard is made by Total Security Limited.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
14/56
Other antivirus apps it is graded above
Scanguard's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 14 of the 56 other antivirus apps we grade, and level with 11.
It stands best on ease of use (B, above 23 of 56) and worst on free plan and trial (F, above 0).
Its paid plans start at $8.25 a month when paid by the year, against a middle price of $4.17 for the category: 30 of the 34 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.7 out of 4. 9 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. Scanguard’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 8 of 56
- FFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 56
- CFeaturesAbove 7 of 56
- BEase of useAbove 23 of 56
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 21 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. Scanguard 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 Scanguard 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: 31 of the 56 other antivirus apps grade higher. It costs $99 a year.
What you could not
- An engine that recognises new malware as it appears.
- Deleting system files without breaking anything.
- Apps for macOS, Windows and iOS that stay in step with each other.
What this rests on. Scanguard’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
TotalAV, Norton 360, McAfee, Avira and Intego
The 5 tools Scanguard is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.0GPA
TotalAV
From $99/yr
Antivirus with tune-up tools, plus VPN and ad blocking on higher plans.
- Only TotalAV lists an Android app.
- Only TotalAV lists a browser extension.
- TotalAV also covers password manager, vPN and ad and tracker blocking.
- 2.8GPA
Norton 360
Free trial · from $84.99/yr
Antivirus suite with VPN, password manager and PC cloud backup.
- Only Norton 360 lists an Android app.
- Scanguard also covers disk cleanup.
- Norton 360 also covers password manager, vPN and ad and tracker blocking.
- 2.8GPA
McAfee
Free plan · from $119.99/yr
Antivirus, VPN and identity monitoring for PCs, Macs and phones.
- McAfee has a free plan. Scanguard does not.
- Only McAfee lists an Android app.
- Scanguard also covers disk cleanup.
- 2.4GPA
Avira
Free plan
Free antivirus suite with a VPN, PC cleaner and password manager.
- Avira has a free plan. Scanguard does not.
- Only Scanguard lists a macOS app.
- Only Avira lists an Android app.
- 2.0GPA
Intego
From $39.99/yr
Mac antivirus and firewall suite, with a VPN and a Windows edition.
- Intego also covers vPN.
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 Scanguard free?
No. Scanguard is a paid product, starting at $99 per year.
How much does Scanguard cost?
Scanguard lists one plan. Scanguard Premium: $99 per year.
What platforms does Scanguard work on?
Scanguard is available on Windows, macOS and iOS.
Does Scanguard have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Scanguard is listed for Windows, macOS and iOS.
Does Scanguard have a Linux app?
No Linux app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Scanguard is listed for Windows, macOS and iOS.
Is Scanguard open source?
Scanguard is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Who makes Scanguard?
Scanguard is made by Total Security Limited.
What are the alternatives to Scanguard?
The closest alternatives to Scanguard in our directory are TotalAV, Norton 360, McAfee, Avira and Intego.
How does Scanguard compare with other antivirus apps?
Scanguard's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 14 of the 56 other antivirus apps we grade, and level with 11.
Is Scanguard good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Scanguard C for value for money. Its paid plans start at $8.25 a month when paid by the year, against a middle price of $4.17 for the category: 30 of the 34 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of Scanguard?
To replace Scanguard 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 Scanguard’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 Total Security Limited's own pages on 13 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 Total Security Limited. Prices change, so check scanguard.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
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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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What else is on toolgpa.com
- Scanguard, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/scanguard
- 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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