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Webroot Essentials
What Webroot Essentials is
Webroot Essentials is paid antivirus software for Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and Chromebook. Its listed protection scope is antivirus, with ransomware protection and a password manager included. Plans are sold by device count: Essentials 1 Device costs $49.99 per year, Essentials 3 Device costs $69.99 per year, and Essentials 5 Device costs $89.99 per year. The listed starting price is $49.99/yr, and a 14-day trial is available. There is no free plan. The device limit is five, matching the largest named plan. Buyers can select coverage for one, three, or five devices according to their needs. Webroot Essentials is the maker, headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, USA, and founded in 1997. The product’s supported-platform list spans desktop, mobile, and Chromebook devices, while the included password manager and ransomware protection extend beyond its core antivirus scope.
Who it suits
It suits people seeking antivirus coverage across Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, or Chromebook devices. The three plans are aimed at users needing protection for one, three, or five devices.
What it does well
- Supports Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and Chromebook
- Includes ransomware protection
- Includes a password manager
- Offers one-, three-, and five-device plans
- Provides a 14-day trial
What to know first
- No free plan
- Annual plans vary by device count
- Largest listed plan covers five devices
- Starting price is $49.99/yr
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Essentials 1 Device | Annual price · 1 device | $49.99 a year |
| Essentials 3 Device | Annual price · 3 devices | $69.99 a year |
| Essentials 5 Device | Annual price · 5 devices | $89.99 a year |
As webroot.com lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Webroot Essentials offers antivirus with ransomware protection and a password manager across several platforms. Choose the device-based annual plan that matches the number of systems you need to cover.
Facts from Webroot Essentials's own pages
- Device limit
- 5 · webroot.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Founded
- 1997 · webroot.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- No · webroot.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Broomfield, Colorado, USA · webroot.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Password manager
- Yes · webroot.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Protection scope
- antivirus · webroot.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Ransomware protection
- Yes · webroot.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Paid from
- 49.99 · webroot.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Supported platforms
- Windows,macOS,Android,iOS,Chromebook · webroot.com, 20 Sept 2026
Where Webroot Essentials stands on Freedom251
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