Head-to-head · Antivirus Software
Bitdefender Total Security vs Bitdefender Antivirus Plus
Bitdefender Total Security leads on 2 checks, Bitdefender Antivirus Plus on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreBitdefender Total Security · 9.2/10
- Free planonly Bitdefender Antivirus Plus
- Free trialboth
- Most featuresBitdefender Total Security · 3 of 3
Bitdefender Total Security scores higher on our rubric for antivirus software: 9.2 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #11.
Bitdefender Antivirus Plus offers free plan; Bitdefender Total Security doesn't. On protection scope, Bitdefender Total Security gives you Complete security where Bitdefender Antivirus Plus offers Internet security. Bitdefender Total Security leads on device limit: 25 devices versus 3 devices. Bitdefender Total Security offers password manager; Bitdefender Antivirus Plus doesn't.
Bitdefender Total Security is the better fit for families wanting multi-device security. Bitdefender Antivirus Plus is the better fit for core antivirus with anti-phishing and scam tools.
- Bitdefender Total Security fits best
Families wanting multi-device security
- Bitdefender Antivirus Plus fits best
Core antivirus with anti-phishing and scam tools
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Side by side
| Feature | Bitdefender Total Security 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #3 in Antivirus Software | #11 in Antivirus Software |
| Best for | Families wanting multi-device security | Core antivirus with anti-phishing and scam tools |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $59.99/device/yr | $24.99/yr |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 30 days | 30 days |
| Free trial length | 30 days · no card needed | 30 days · no card needed |
| Money-back guarantee | 30 days | 30 days |
| Deployment | Desktop, Mobile | Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Docs · 24/7 | Docs, Community, Email · 24/7 |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Bitdefender Total Security 3/3 · Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 1/3 | ||
| Ransomware protection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parental controls | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Password manager | ✓ (best) | — |
| Specs | ||
| Protection scope | Complete security | Internet security |
| Device limit | 25 devices (best) | 3 devices |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS, Android, iOS | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
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| Our verdict | Bitdefender Total Security is a consumer security suite for Windows PCs, Macs, Android devices, and iPhones or iPads. It combines real-time anti-malware protection with web attack prevention, anti-phishing, firewall and network threat… Read the review → |
Bitdefender Antivirus Plus is a paid consumer antivirus product for people protecting Windows PCs, Macs, Android devices, and iPhones. Its core coverage combines real-time malware and threat detection with web attack prevention,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Bitdefender Total Security — where it wins
- Protects Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS devices
- Combines ransomware remediation, firewall, and anti-phishing
- Family plan covers 25 devices and includes parental controls
Where it doesn't
- There is no free plan
- The included VPN is limited to 200 MB per day
- Parental controls require a Family plan
Bitdefender Antivirus Plus — where it wins
- Multi-layer ransomware and behavior-based threat protection
- Anti-phishing, web attack prevention, and scam protection
- Supports Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS
Where it doesn't
- Covers up to three devices on the listed plan
- VPN access is limited to 200 MB of encrypted traffic daily
- No free plan or password manager in the direct product comparison
- Bitdefender Total Security9.2/10 · 30-day trial
A broad security suite for families protecting PCs, Macs, phones, and tablets.
Visit BitdefenderFull verdict → - Bitdefender Antivirus Plus8.2/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
A focused antivirus suite for three devices with useful web and ransomware defenses.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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