The TotalAV Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about TotalAV 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.
TotalAV
The Insider’s Guide
Antivirus with tune-up tools, plus VPN and ad blocking on higher plans
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among antivirus apps, read from TotalAV’s own pages.
Made by Total Security Limited · checked Oct 17, 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 TotalAV’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on TotalAV’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Oct 17, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.0
GPA, above 0 of the 14 other antivirus apps we grade
TotalAV is a subscription antivirus for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS from Total Security Limited. Every plan pairs real-time malware protection with disk cleanup and system tune-up tools; Internet Security adds Total VPN and Total Adblock, and Total Security adds the Total Password manager. Plans differ in how many devices they cover.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about TotalAV, taken from its own pages and our grades.
And there's no free plan or trial to try it first.
- 1
Best for antivirus with a VPN and ad blocker on one bill
TotalAV puts antivirus, cleanup tools, a VPN and an ad blocker on one bill, across Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone.
- 2
Paid plans start at $8.25 a month when paid by the year
As its pricing page puts it: $99 per year for up to 4 devices (Plus).
- 3
It runs on 4 platforms
Windows, macOS, Android and iOS, with a browser extension too.
- 4
Real-time antivirus
Scans downloads, installs and programs as they are opened, with zero-day cloud scanning and blocking of potentially unwanted apps.
- 5
Phishing and ransomware protection
Every plan blocks phishing scam sites and guards files against ransomware.
- 6
Tune-up and cleanup tools
Finds and deletes junk files, uninstalls unused apps and clears browser history, cookies and cache.
- 7
A 2.0 GPA, above 0 of 14
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 TotalAV 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.
TotalAV at a glance
- Pricing
- Paid, from $99 per year for up to 4 devices (Plus)
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
- Made by
- Total Security Limited
- Category
- Antivirus & Malware Protection
- Our grade
- 2.0 GPA, fair
- Store rating
- 4.6 on the App Store, 72,143 ratings
The report card
Best for antivirus with a VPN and ad blocker on one bill
TotalAV puts antivirus, cleanup tools, a VPN and an ad blocker on one bill, across Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone. It's dear, though: five devices means Internet Security at $129 a year, $258 over two years. And there's no free plan or trial to try it first.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | D | Five devices means Internet Security, $129 a year for up to 6, so two years cost $258, about $10.75 a month. That's in the dearest tenth of antivirus. Plus covers 4 for $99 a year, and identity protection is a $99 add-on on top. |
| Free plan and trial | F | No free plan, and the pricing page lists no free trial. A refund within 30 days on a yearly plan doesn't count as one. |
| Features | B | Real-time antivirus, phishing and ransomware protection and cleanup tools on every plan, then Total VPN and Total Adblock, and a password manager on Total Security. Nothing in the listing shows a gap in the core protection. |
| Ease of use | B | 4.58 from about 72,000 App Store ratings, well liked but under the 4.7 an A needs. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone and a password vault extension for Chrome and Firefox. No web app, API or integration list on record, so it stops at B. |
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 TotalAV is for
- Great if you want antivirus, a VPN and an ad blocker on one bill
- Handy when your PC is cluttered and you want cleanup tools thrown in
- Good for households of up to 8 devices on Total Security
Who it is not for
- Pricey if you have five devices, at $258 over two years for Internet Security
- Not for you if you want to try it first, as there's no free plan or trial
- Skip it if you want identity protection included, as it's a $99 a year add-on
Good to know
Good for
- Households that want antivirus, VPN and ad blocker in one bill
- PC owners who also want junk file cleanup and tune-up tools
- Covering a few devices across Windows, Mac and phones
Worth knowing
- There is no free plan, and the pricing page lists no free trial.
- TotalAV says introductory prices may be offered to new customers elsewhere; plans renew automatically at the regular rates shown here.
- Refunds need a request within 30 days on annual plans and 14 days on monthly or quarterly plans, after you end the subscription.
- Add-ons are billed yearly on top: identity theft protection $99, an extra device $40 and Advanced Cloud Scanning $45.
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
TotalAV is a paid product, starting at $99 per year for up to 4 devices (Plus).
That's in the dearest tenth of antivirus.
Plus
$99
per year for up to 4 devices
Real-time antivirus, phishing and ransomware protection, disk cleaner and tune-up tools. Renews at $11 a month or $59 every 6 months on those terms.
Internet Security
$129
per year for up to 6 devices
Everything in Plus, with Total VPN and Total Adblock.
Total Security
$149
per year for up to 8 devices
Everything in Internet Security, with the Total Password manager.
Read from totalav.com on Oct 17, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
5
Places it runs: macOS, Windows, iOS, Android and Browser extension
Antivirus with tune-up tools, plus VPN and ad blocking on higher plans. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: password manager, disk cleanup, vPN, ad and tracker blocking, malware protection.
Nothing in the listing shows a gap in the core protection.
- Real-time antivirus
- Scans downloads, installs and programs as they are opened, with zero-day cloud scanning and blocking of potentially unwanted apps.
- Phishing and ransomware protection
- Every plan blocks phishing scam sites and guards files against ransomware.
- Tune-up and cleanup tools
- Finds and deletes junk files, uninstalls unused apps and clears browser history, cookies and cache.
- Total VPN
- Internet Security and Total Security include a VPN with AES-256 encryption, DNS and IP leak protection and a kill switch.
- Total Adblock
- Internet Security and Total Security include an ad blocker that removes ads and pop-ups while browsing.
- Total Password
- Total Security adds a password manager that generates, stores and autofills logins, with a vault extension for Chrome and Firefox.
Where it runs
- macOS
- Windows
- iOS
- Android
- Browser extension
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
TotalAV 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
0/14
Other antivirus apps it is graded above
TotalAV's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 0 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 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: 10 of the 10 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 3.0 out of 4. 1 tool scores higher and costs less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 15 antivirus apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. TotalAV’s own letter is outlined.
- DValue for moneyAbove 0 of 14
- FFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 14
- BFeaturesAbove 4 of 14
- BEase of useAbove 2 of 14
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 14
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 11 antivirus apps. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. TotalAV 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 TotalAV 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: 13 of the 14 other antivirus apps grade higher. It costs $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.
- Deleting system files without breaking anything.
- 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. TotalAV’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
Norton 360, McAfee, Bitdefender, Avast and Malwarebytes
The 5 tools TotalAV is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.8GPA
Norton 360
Free trial · from $84.99/yr
Antivirus suite with VPN, password manager and PC cloud backup.
- Only TotalAV lists a browser extension.
- TotalAV also covers disk cleanup.
- 2.8GPA
McAfee
Free plan
Antivirus, VPN and identity monitoring for PCs, Macs and phones.
- McAfee has a free plan. TotalAV does not.
- Only TotalAV lists a browser extension.
- TotalAV also covers password manager, disk cleanup and ad and tracker blocking.
- 2.8GPA
Bitdefender
Free plan · from $49.99/yr
Antivirus suites for computers and phones, with a free Windows tier.
- Bitdefender has a free plan. TotalAV does not.
- Only TotalAV lists a browser extension.
- TotalAV also covers disk cleanup and ad and tracker blocking.
- 3.0GPA
Avast
Free plan
Free antivirus for PC, Mac and phones, with paid Premium and Ultimate.
- Avast has a free plan. TotalAV does not.
- TotalAV also covers password manager, disk cleanup and ad and tracker blocking.
- 2.2GPA
Malwarebytes
Free plan · from $59.99/yr
Malware scanner and real-time protection, with VPN and ID plans.
- Malwarebytes has a free plan. TotalAV does not.
- TotalAV also covers password manager and disk cleanup.
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 TotalAV free?
No. TotalAV is a paid product, starting at $99 per year for up to 4 devices (Plus).
How much does TotalAV cost?
TotalAV lists 3 plans. Plus: $99 per year for up to 4 devices.
What platforms does TotalAV work on?
TotalAV is available on Windows, macOS, Android and iOS. It also has a browser extension.
How is TotalAV rated?
TotalAV's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.6 out of 5 from 72,143 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Oct 17, 2026.
Does TotalAV have a Linux app?
No Linux app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 17, 2026. TotalAV is listed for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS.
Is TotalAV open source?
TotalAV is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 17, 2026.
Who makes TotalAV?
TotalAV is made by Total Security Limited.
What are the alternatives to TotalAV?
The closest alternatives to TotalAV in our directory are Norton 360, McAfee, Bitdefender, Avast and Malwarebytes.
How does TotalAV compare with other antivirus apps?
TotalAV's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 0 of the 14 other antivirus apps we grade, and level with 1.
Is TotalAV good value for money?
ToolGPA grades TotalAV D 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: 10 of the 10 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of TotalAV?
To replace TotalAV 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 TotalAV’s own pages on Oct 17, 2026, and the grades were given on Oct 17, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from TotalAV's own pages on 17 October 2026, and its App Store rating. 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 totalav.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
1,880
Tools graded, in 47 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.
ToolGPA is free to read. It may earn a commission from affiliate links and it works with sponsors, but anything paid for is labelled and no one can pay for a grade. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
1,880
tools graded
47
categories
426
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- TotalAV, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/totalav
- 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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