Best Antivirus Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Bitdefender Total Security is ranked #1 of 116 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Bitdefender Antivirus Plus and Avast One. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Avast Free Antivirus. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Bitdefender Antivirus Plus at $2.08/mo.
Choosing antivirus software means weighing protection coverage against the devices and platforms you need to secure. Compared on protection scope, ransomware protection, supported platforms, and device limits, these entries also let you review options such as parental controls and a password manager. Bitdefender Total Security, Bitdefender Antivirus Plus, and Avast One are among the products included. Check whether a free plan is available and what paid-from pricing is listed as you compare costs. Match the stated protections and platform support to your requirements, then consider which additional features are relevant for your household or devices.
116 antivirus software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Bitdefender Total Security iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.1$5/mo Protection scope: complete securityDevice limit: 25 devicesSupported platforms: Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
- 2 Bitdefender Antivirus Plus iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.9$2.08/mo Protection scope: internet securityDevice limit: 3 devicesSupported platforms: Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
- 3 Avast One iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.8 Protection scope: complete securityDevice limit: 30 devicesSupported platforms: Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
- 4 Norton 360 iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.8$7.92/mo Protection scope: complete securityDevice limit: 10 devicesSupported platforms: Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
- 5 Malwarebytes Premium iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.8 Protection scope: complete securityDevice limit: 20 devicesSupported platforms: Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
- 6 Avast Free Antivirus iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.8Free Protection scope: antivirusDevice limit: 1 devicesSupported platforms: Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
- 7 Avira Free Security iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.8Free Protection scope: internet securitySupported platforms: Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
- 8 Avira Free Antivirus iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.8Free Protection scope: internet securitySupported platforms: Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
- 9 Kaspersky Antivirus iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.7$4.58/mo Protection scope: complete securityDevice limit: 3 devicesSupported platforms: Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Linux
- 10 F-Secure Total iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.7$5.83/mo Protection scope: complete securityDevice limit: 5 devicesSupported platforms: Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
- 11 ESET HOME Security Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.6 Protection scope: complete securityDevice limit: 15 devicesSupported platforms: Windows, macOS, Android
- 12 Kaspersky Plus Internet Security iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.5 Protection scope: complete securityDevice limit: 10 devicesSupported platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
- 13 ESET Mobile Security for Android Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.5Free Protection scope: complete securityDevice limit: 25 devicesSupported platforms: Android
- 14 ESET Small Business Security iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.4 Protection scope: complete securityDevice limit: 25 devicesSupported platforms: Windows, Windows Server, macOS, Android, iOS
- 15 Avira Prime iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.4$9.17/mo Protection scope: complete securityDevice limit: 25 devicesSupported platforms: Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
- 16 Avast Premium Security iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.3$6.50/mo Protection scope: internet securityDevice limit: 10 devicesSupported platforms: Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
- 17 Norton AntiVirus Plus iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.3$5/mo Protection scope: antivirusDevice limit: 1 devicesSupported platforms: Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
- 18 AVG Internet Security iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.3$8.33/mo Protection scope: complete securitySupported platforms: Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
- 19 Trend Micro Worry-Free Services iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.2 Protection scope: complete securitySupported platforms: Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
- 20 McAfee Total Protection iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.2 Protection scope: complete securityDevice limit: 10 devicesSupported platforms: Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
- 21 Dr.Web Security Space Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.2$2.58/mo Protection scope: complete securityDevice limit: 5 devicesSupported platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
- 22 ESET PROTECT Entry iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.1 Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS/iPadOS
- 23 F-Secure Internet Security iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.1 Protection scope: internet securityDevice limit: 5 devicesSupported platforms: Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
- 24 Kaspersky Small Office Security iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.0€17.29/mo Protection scope: complete securityDevice limit: 5 devicesSupported platforms: Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
- 25 PC Matic iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.0$2.50/mo Protection scope: complete securityDevice limit: 5 devicesSupported platforms: Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
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Questions about this list
Which antivirus software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Bitdefender Total Security is ranked #1 of 116 with a score of 9.1. Bitdefender Antivirus Plus is second and Avast One third.
How many of these have a free plan?
4 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Bitdefender Antivirus Plus has the lowest first paid tier we found: $2.08/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.