Norton 360 is a paid personal security suite with device protection, a VPN and account tools. UK Standard, Deluxe and Advanced packages cover different device counts and extras. Windows backup and parental-control availability do not extend identically to every supported platform. It is relevant to households choosing a subscription across computers and phones rather than an enterprise incident-response platform. Learn more about Norton 360
Who should take a closer look?Households comparing a packaged subscription for computers and phones
Capabilities to explore
- ✓Device security apps
- ✓VPN included in selected package
- ✓Password manager
Paid subscriptionNorton 360 is a paid subscription; a trial or refund policy does not make it a permanent free plan.
McAfee Total Protection combines personal device security with web protection and account-oriented tools. Its UK offer includes a VPN, password manager and identity monitoring, with the exact package and device allowance set by the purchased subscription. It should be evaluated as the specific Total Protection offer, rather than assuming every McAfee+ identity or privacy service is included. Learn more about McAfee Total Protection
Who should take a closer look?Individuals assessing device protection alongside account and browsing tools
Capabilities to explore
- ✓Device antivirus and scanning
- ✓Web protection
- ✓VPN and password tools
Paid subscriptionTotal Protection requires a paid subscription; promotional trials and money-back terms are separate.
Avast Free Antivirus is the free personal antivirus offering now supplied within the Avast One app on the current UK download page. The Windows offering includes file and behaviour monitoring, web checks, scans and quarantine. Paid Premium Security is a separate entitlement. Evaluate the current downloaded app and platform-specific feature set rather than relying on a screenshot of an older standalone release. Learn more about Avast Free Antivirus
Who should take a closer look?Individuals seeking a free personal Windows antivirus app
Capabilities to explore
- ✓Real-time file monitoring
- ✓Behaviour monitoring
- ✓Web and email checks
Free personal antivirusThe current UK page provides free antivirus through Avast One. Paid Premium Security is optional; review the installed app’s free entitlements.
AVG AntiVirus Free is a personal antivirus application with real-time checking of files and activity, scanning and warnings around unsafe web content. This profile covers the free Windows offering. AVG markets separate Mac and mobile apps, while Internet Security and other paid subscriptions have different entitlements. A free installation should be assessed using the controls it actually unlocks. Learn more about AVG AntiVirus Free
Who should take a closer look?Individuals comparing free personal Windows antivirus options
Capabilities to explore
- ✓Real-time antivirus monitoring
- ✓File and application scanning
- ✓Web and email protection
Free personal antivirusAVG AntiVirus Free has an ongoing free Windows edition. Paid Internet Security and other upgrades are separate products.
Bitdefender Total Security is a paid personal security suite for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS, with different capabilities by platform. Current UK Individual and Family offers separate account and device allowances. Total Security includes Standard VPN with a traffic cap; Premium Security is a different package. Buyers should check the chosen household model before treating all devices as one shared account. Learn more about Bitdefender Total Security
Who should take a closer look?Individuals and families choosing a personal suite with explicit account and device allowances
Capabilities to explore
- ✓Multiplatform device security
- ✓Account-based device management
- ✓Password manager
Paid subscriptionTotal Security is paid. A time-limited trial is available, while Bitdefender’s separately named free products do not make this suite free.
ESET HOME Security is a family of paid Essential, Premium and Ultimate subscriptions managed through ESET HOME. Device applications and privacy services depend on the selected tier and operating system. Windows, macOS and Android protection is not the same as iOS coverage: ESET does not offer an iOS antivirus scanner. It suits households that want to choose the security tier and device allocation deliberately. Learn more about ESET HOME Security
Who should take a closer look?Households selecting a device count and security tier for a mixed operating-system estate
Capabilities to explore
- ✓ESET HOME device management
- ✓Antivirus for supported desktop and Android systems
- ✓Tier-dependent privacy features
Paid subscriptionHOME Security subscriptions are paid. The free ESET HOME management app and a temporary trial do not make the security plan free.
Malwarebytes offers free device scanning alongside paid personal security subscriptions. Current Windows and Mac free access includes selected scans, while real-time and web protection require paid features. Premium Security is available for supported desktop and mobile systems with platform differences. Decide whether the requirement is an occasional cleanup check or an ongoing subscription before comparing it with a complete paid suite. Learn more about Malwarebytes
Who should take a closer look?Individuals distinguishing occasional scanning from ongoing personal device protection
Capabilities to explore
- ✓Free selected desktop scans
- ✓Paid real-time protection
- ✓Paid web protection
Free scans; paid real-time protectionSelected Windows and Mac scans are free. Real-time and web protection are paid; do not treat the free scanner as the paid Premium Security suite.
Trend Micro Maximum Security is a paid personal suite covering a specified number of devices. Its UK product matrix combines device security, web and banking controls, family tools and password management, with differences by platform. Premium Security Suite is a separate package with additional services. Buyers should compare the Maximum Security column and the exact operating-system requirements for their equipment. Learn more about Trend Micro Maximum Security
Who should take a closer look?Households evaluating a defined multi-device personal security package
Capabilities to explore
- ✓Personal device security
- ✓Web threat controls
- ✓Platform-specific Pay Guard
Paid subscriptionMaximum Security is paid; trial access does not provide a permanent free subscription.
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