Antivirus – comparison
Windows Defender provides basic protection at no extra cost. Paid suites can add more, but renewal is often higher than year one. We compare public prices.
Compare antivirus suites: first-year price, renewal and device count. Microsoft Defender as a free baseline.
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Comparison table
Public prices · verified| Service | Plan | First year | Renewal | Devices | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitdefender Verified 31.10.2026 | Total Security | 59,99 $ | higher (no fixed figure on page) | 5 | View source |
| Norton Verified 31.10.2026 | 360 Deluxe | 49,99 $ | $124.99 / year | 5 | View source |
| F-Secure Verified 31.10.2026 | Total (5 devices) | 99,99 € | €99.99 / year (same listing) | 5 | View source |
| ESET Verified 31.10.2026 | HOME Security Ultimate | 119,03 € | higher possible (first-term campaign) | 5 | View source |
| Microsoft Defender Verified 31.10.2026 | Windows Security (built-in) | 0 € | 0 € | 1 Windows device (built-in) | View source |
First-year and renewal prices per providers’ pages. Confirm device count and renewal price at checkout. Updated: {updated}.: 31.10.2026.
How we chose
Prices and features are taken only from providers’ own pages or official sources. A Verified mark means we read the figure ourselves on the check date. We do not invent figures or use rival comparison sites.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Windows Defender enough?
For many everyday users yes, if the system is updated and you avoid suspicious files.