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Kaspersky Antivirus
Kaspersky Antivirus · Zurich, Switzerland · founded 1997
What it is
Kaspersky Antivirus is paid security software with a stated protection scope of complete security. Its listed protections include ransomware protection, parental controls, and a password manager. The software supports Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and Linux, covering both desktop and mobile platforms. The listed Kaspersky Premium plan costs $54.99 a year, described as a subsequent renewal price for a Middle East license. That plan covers 3 devices. A 30-day trial is listed. The maker, Kaspersky Antivirus, was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. The device allowance and renewal wording are important details when considering the plan: the listed annual amount applies to a subsequent renewal, and coverage is limited to three devices. The product page is at kaspersky.com/antivirus.
For and against
For
- Includes ransomware protection.
- Includes parental controls and a password manager.
- Supports Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and Linux.
- A 30-day trial is listed.
Against
- The listed plan covers 3 devices.
- $54.99 a year is a subsequent renewal price.
- The price is for a Middle East license.
The verdict
Kaspersky Antivirus combines listed security tools with support for five platforms. Review the three-device limit and renewal terms before choosing the paid plan.
Who it suits
Kaspersky Antivirus may suit users seeking security software for Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, or Linux. The listed plan is limited to three devices.
Plans and prices
Kaspersky Standard
1 Linux device · 64-bit Linux distributions
Read 15 Oct 2026 · tomshardware.com
Kaspersky Plus
1 Linux device · 64-bit Linux distributions · VPN and password manager
Read 15 Oct 2026 · tomshardware.com
Kaspersky Premium
1 Linux device · 64-bit Linux distributions · VPN · password manager
Read 15 Oct 2026 · tomshardware.com
On the record
- API documentation
- Kaspersky Security Center exposes an OpenAPI with automation guidance and Python examples for administration tasks.support.kaspersky.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company facts
- LinkedIn lists Kaspersky as privately held, founded in 1997, with 5,001–10,000 employees and a Zurich headquarters listing.linkedin.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company history
- Kaspersky’s own history says Kaspersky Lab was established on June 26, 1997.kaspersky.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Core protection
- The Windows product provides AI-assisted real-time defense against malware, ransomware and zero-click threats.kaspersky.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Device limit
- 3shop.me.kaspersky.com · read 21 Sep 2026
- Emergency recovery
- Emergency Recovery can create a rescue disk to boot and clean a computer that malware prevents from starting.kaspersky.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Existing threat removal
- Existing Threat Removal repairs already infected Windows 10 and 11 systems, including malware-related connectivity problems.kaspersky.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Free utilities
- Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool and Kaspersky Rescue Disk are offered as free-forever downloads.kaspersky.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Funding record
- Crunchbase records one private-equity funding round and lists General Atlantic as the investor, without exposing the amount.crunchbase.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Identity monitoring
- Data Leak Checker scans email addresses and phone numbers and alerts users about exposed information.kaspersky.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Legal entity and headquarters
- Kaspersky’s privacy policy identifies AO Kaspersky Lab at 39A Leningradskoe Shosse, Moscow, Russia.usa.kaspersky.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- License
- The EULA treats the software and source code as proprietary, while noting that some bundled components may use GPL or other open-source licenses.support.kaspersky.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: Android workload
- Tom’s Guide reports that Android scanning places a heavy burden on the device and that there is no Chromebook app.tomsguide.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: geopolitical availability
- TechRadar removed Kaspersky from its 2026 recommendations because of the U.S. sales ban, Moscow headquarters and government-coercion concerns.techradar.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: mobile fragmentation
- Cybernews says mobile users must combine four separate Kaspersky apps instead of receiving one unified mobile application.cybernews.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: privacy concern
- Security.org lists collection of URLs, installed-program data, device information, email metadata and threat details, and says it wished Kaspersky explicitly denied selling user data.security.org · read 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: support complaints
- Trustpilot reviews repeatedly describe delayed or ineffective support, unresolved VPN problems and difficult subscription cancellation.trustpilot.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Mobile requirements
- The same requirements page lists Android 10–15 and iOS 18 support for the displayed plans.usa.kaspersky.com · read 15 Oct 2026
