Side-by-side
Compare antivirus software
All eleven suites we tested, side by side. Use this to shortlist two or three before reading full reviews.
| Bitdefender | Surfshark Antivirus | K7 Antivirus | Norton Antivirus | McAfee Antivirus | AVG Antivirus | ESET Antivirus | TotalAV Antivirus | Avira Antivirus | Avast Antivirus | Panda Antivirus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score /10 | 9.8 | 9.5 | 9.3 | 9.2 | 8.8 | 8.4 | 8.7 | 9.0 | 8.0 | 7.9 | 8.9 |
| Best for | Best overall | Best for privacy | Best lightweight option | Best for identity protection | Best for unlimited devices | Best budget pick | Best for low-spec machines | Best all-in-one for beginners | Best free tier | Best for browser-based threats | Best for public Wi-Fi and USB risks |
| Starting price | From $29.99/yr (intro pricing varies by term) | From $44.99/yr | From $34.99/yr | From $24.99/yr (intro rate) | From $19.99/yr (intro rate) | From $24.99/yr | From $34.99/yr | From $24.99/yr (intro rate) | From $29.95/yr | From $69.48/yr | From $34.99/yr |
| Platforms | Windows · macOS · Android · iOS | Windows · macOS · Android · iOS | Windows · macOS · Android · iOS | Windows · macOS · Android · iOS | Windows · macOS · Android · iOS | Windows · macOS · Android · iOS | Windows · macOS · Android · iOS | Windows · macOS · Android · iOS | Windows · macOS · Android · iOS | Windows · macOS · Android · iOS | Windows · macOS · Android · iOS |
Renewal prices are typically higher than the intro rate shown here — check the provider's pricing page for year-two costs before committing to a multi-year plan.
How to choose
Which factor should decide it?
Maximum detection
Bitdefender and Surfshark post the strongest independent lab results on this list.
Lightest footprint
K7, ESET, and Panda run the leanest — good picks for older or lower-spec hardware.
Most bundled value
Norton and Surfshark pack in VPN, backup, and identity or breach monitoring at competitive prices.