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Norton Mobile Security vs Total Defense Essential Anti-Virus
Both stand on antivirus software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Norton Mobile Security lists a range of mobile security and device-management features at a renewal price of $29.99 a year. Confirm which additional capabilities apply to the one-device mobile plan before buying.
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Free trial Windows
Essential Anti-Virus provides scanning, threat protection, automatic updates, and reporting for three Windows devices. A 30-day trial is available, while ongoing use requires a paid annual plan.
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| Norton Mobile Security | Total Defense Essential Anti-Virus | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Norton Mobile Security: $29.99 a year | See the plans |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | us.norton.com | totaldefense.com |
| On antivirus software | #97 of 120 | #101 of 120 |
Norton Mobile Security: what it does well
- Covers Android and iOS
- Includes ransomware protection and scheduled scans
- Offers app blocking and screen-time schedules
- Lists activity reports and location tracking
What to know first
- Costs $29.99 a year at renewal
- Covers one mobile device on the listed plan
- No parental controls or password manager
- Offline scanning is unavailable
Total Defense Essential Anti-Virus: what it does well
- Protects against ransomware and other malware
- Automatic updates multiple times daily
- Scheduled scans and real-time reports
- Covers three Windows devices
- 30-day trial without a credit card
What to know first
- No free plan
- Windows-only support
- Personal and family use only
- Annual plans require payment
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