Bitdefender Total Security
Bitdefender Total Security is a paid security suite for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS. It offers real-time and phishing protection against viruses, worms, Trojans, ransomware, zero-day exploits, rootkits, and spyware. The package includes ransomware protection, parental controls, a password manager, and a VPN that encrypts internet traffic; VPN use is limited to up to 200 MB per day per device. Total Security Individual covers five devices with one account, while Family covers 25 devices with five accounts. Family Manager provides a dashboard for settings and real-time alerts, and antispam is available for Microsoft Outlook and Thunderbird. The listed first-year price is $59.99 per year for Individual and $79.99 per year for Family, plus applicable sales tax. A 30-day trial is listed, and the first 30 days are eligible for a full refund. Bitdefender is based in Bucharest, Romania, and was founded in 2001.
Who it is for
Total Security suits individuals or families seeking security coverage across Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS devices. Family Manager and parental controls may suit households managing multiple devices and accounts.
What is good
- Protects against ransomware and phishing.
- Includes parental controls and a password manager.
- Family plan covers 25 devices with five accounts.
- 30-day trial and full refund in first 30 days.
- 24/7 expert assistance is available.
What to know first
- VPN is limited to 200 MB per day per device.
- Individual first-year price is $59.99 per year, plus applicable sales tax.
- Family first-year price is $79.99 per year, plus applicable sales tax.
Verdict
Total Security combines device protection with parental controls, a password manager, and VPN access on four operating systems. Compare the Individual and Family device allowances, and note the daily VPN data limit.
Bitdefender Total Security plans and pricing
All plansCompared on antivirus software
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- $24.99/yr
- Ransomware protection
- Yes
- Phishing protection
- Yes
- Real-time protection
- Yes
- Coverage scope
- mac-only
- Devices included
- 1 devices
- VPN included
- Yes
