Software overviews
Browse 15 independent overviews across 10 categories. Compare the basics here, then confirm current plans and requirements on the publisher’s official website.
Editorial summary: software features, plans, and system requirements change often. Use these overviews to compare the basics, then confirm current details on the publisher’s official website.
Category
Platform
Bitdefender
Antivirus
Bitdefender Antivirus Plus
Real-time malware scanning for Windows with a light system footprint.
Malwarebytes
Antivirus
Malwarebytes Premium
Real-time protection with a focus on malware and exploit detection.
ESET
Internet Security
ESET Internet Security
Antivirus plus firewall, anti-phishing, and webcam protection for Windows.
Norton
Total Security
Norton 360 Deluxe
Norton's mid-tier bundle: antivirus, firewall, VPN, and cloud backup together.
McAfee
Total Security
McAfee Total Protection
Cross-device security bundle with antivirus, firewall, and identity monitoring.
NordVPN
VPN
NordVPN
Encrypted VPN with a large server network and a published no-logs policy.
ExpressVPN
VPN
ExpressVPN
VPN service with broad platform support and router-level configuration.
1Password
Password Manager
1Password
Encrypted password vault with cross-device sync and browser autofill.
Dashlane
Password Manager
Dashlane Premium
Password manager with built-in VPN and dark-web monitoring alerts.
CCleaner
PC Utility
CCleaner Professional
Disk cleanup, startup management, and driver update tools for Windows.
Intego
Mac Security
Intego Mac Internet Security X9
macOS-native antivirus and firewall built specifically for Mac.
Bitdefender
Mobile Security
Bitdefender Mobile Security
App-safety scanning and anti-theft tools for Android and iOS.
Microsoft
Productivity
Microsoft 365 Personal
Subscription office suite with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and cloud storage.
Microsoft
Productivity
Microsoft Office Home & Business 2024
One-time license for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook — no subscription.
Acronis
Backup
Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office
Local and cloud backup with ransomware-protection monitoring.