Bitdefender Total Security

iPhone + Android

9.2No. 2 of 108
in Antivirus software

Recognised40% of the score98
Phone app26% of the score100
Documented20% of the score98
Free plan14% of the score30

Free plan: Trial only
Paid plans from: $5/mo
Runs on: Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows

Summary

Bitdefender Total Security is a security suite for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS. It provides real-time protection against viruses, worms, Trojans, ransomware, zero-day exploits, rootkits, and spyware, along with phishing and ransomware protection. The suite includes parental controls, a password manager, and a VPN that encrypts internet traffic; VPN use is limited to 200 MB per day per device. One account covers five devices with the Individual plan, while five Family accounts cover up to 25 devices. Family Manager provides a dashboard for settings and real-time alerts. Antispam is available for Microsoft Outlook and Thunderbird, and OneClick Optimizer can free space, clean registries, optimize browsers, and adjust Windows settings. Individual is listed at $59.99 per year for the first year, plus applicable sales tax; Family is $79.99 per year for the first year, plus applicable sales tax. A 30-day trial and a full refund within the first 30 days are listed.

Who it is for

It suits individuals or families seeking security features across Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS. Families needing coverage for up to 25 devices can consider the Family plan.

What is good

Protection covers several types of malware and exploits.
Includes parental controls and a password manager.
Family plan covers 25 devices across five accounts.
Offers 24/7 expert assistance.

What to know first

VPN use is limited to 200 MB per day per device.
First-year prices exclude applicable sales tax.
Free plan availability is listed, but its terms are unspecified.

Verdict

Total Security combines malware protection, family controls, a password manager, and a limited daily VPN allowance. Check device coverage and first-year pricing when choosing between Individual and Family.

Bitdefender Total Security plans and pricing

All plans

Total Security Individual $59.99/yr First year price; plus applicable sales tax 5 devices · 1 account bitdefender.com · 20 Sept 2026

Total Security Family $79.99/yr First year price; plus applicable sales tax 25 devices · 5 accounts bitdefender.com · 20 Sept 2026

Bitdefender Total Security Individual $119.99/yr first year price bitdefender.com · 27 Sept 2026

Bitdefender Total Security Family $159.99/yr first year price bitdefender.com · 27 Sept 2026

Bitdefender Total Security Free bitdefender.com · 27 Sept 2026

Compared on antivirus software

Free plan: Nobitdefender.com
Paid from: $24.99/yrbitdefender.com
Ransomware protection: Yesbitdefender.com
Phishing protection: Yesbitdefender.com
Real-time protection: Yesbitdefender.com
Coverage scope: mac-onlybitdefender.com
Devices included: 1 devicesbitdefender.com
VPN included: Yesbitdefender.com

Facts

Protection scope: complete securitybitdefender.com · 20 Sept 2026
Device limit: 25bitdefender.com · 20 Sept 2026
Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, Android, iOSbitdefender.com · 20 Sept 2026
Parental controls: Yesbitdefender.com · 20 Sept 2026
Password manager: Yesbitdefender.com · 20 Sept 2026
Individual devices: 1 account covers 5 devicesbitdefender.com · 27 Sept 2026
Family devices: 5 accounts cover 25 devicesbitdefender.com · 27 Sept 2026
Starting price: USD 59.99bitdefender.com · 27 Sept 2026
Trial period: 30 daysbitdefender.com · 27 Sept 2026
Refund policy: The first 30 days are risk-free with a full refund availablebitdefender.com · 27 Sept 2026
Security coverage: Protection against viruses, worms, Trojans, ransomware, zero-day exploits, rootkits, and spywarebitdefender.com · 27 Sept 2026
VPN data limit: Up to 200 MB per day per devicebitdefender.com · 27 Sept 2026
Email integration: Antispam is available for Microsoft Outlook and Thunderbirdbitdefender.com · 27 Sept 2026
Family management: Family Manager can oversee settings and real-time alerts through a dashboardbitdefender.com · 27 Sept 2026
VPN encryption: Bitdefender VPN encrypts all Internet trafficbitdefender.com · 27 Sept 2026
Company origin: Made in Europebitdefender.com · 27 Sept 2026
Independent testing: The page cites consistent independent test results for more than 10 yearsbitdefender.com · 27 Sept 2026
Customer support: 24/7 expert assistance is availablebitdefender.com · 27 Sept 2026
Device optimization: OneClick Optimizer can free space, clean registries, optimize browsers, and tweak Windows settingsbitdefender.com · 27 Sept 2026