Dr.Web KATANA vs PC Matic

Dr.Web KATANA8.7Visit PC Matic8.4Visit

Higher score Dr.Web KATANA #4 in Anti Malware Software 8.7/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Dr.Web

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PC Matic #6 in Anti Malware Software 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit PC Matic

• Dr.Web KATANA fits best

  Low-cost behavioral protection for one Windows PC

• PC Matic fits best

  Households protecting devices across four platforms

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Side by side

Feature	Dr.Web KATANA 8.7/10 Visit ↗	PC Matic 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.4
Ranking	#4 in Anti Malware Software	#6 in Anti Malware Software
Best for	Low-cost behavioral protection for one Windows PC	Households protecting devices across four platforms
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$9.30/device/yr	$60/device/yr
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Features Dr.Web KATANA 1/4 · PC Matic 1/4
Real-time protection	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Ransomware protection	✓	✓
Scheduled scans	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Behavior monitoring	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Maximum devices	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Platform coverage	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Uses real-time behavioral analysis and cloud reputation data Detects ransomware activity and offers exploit and zero-day protection Can operate alongside third-party antivirus software	Blocks unknown apps and scripts with default-deny allowlisting. Adds patching, firewall, VPN, and backup on paid tiers. Supports Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS.
Cons	Supports Windows only Each listed plan covers one PC Focused on preventive antivirus protection rather than a broader security suite	The Antivirus plan costs $60 annually for five devices. Unlimited VPN and cloud backup start with the $110 plan. The $210 identity plan covers ten devices, not five.
Our verdict	Dr.Web KATANA is a Windows desktop antivirus designed as an additional layer for personal computers, including laptops, netbooks and tablets. It is aimed at buyers who want preventive protection based on behavior and cloud reputation… Read the review →	PC Matic combines antivirus protection with application allowlisting: its default-deny approach blocks unknown files, scripts, macros, and applications from running. The product is aimed at consumers and families, as well as businesses and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Dr.Web KATANA — where it wins

  • Uses real-time behavioral analysis and cloud reputation data
  • Detects ransomware activity and offers exploit and zero-day protection
  • Can operate alongside third-party antivirus software

  Where it doesn't

  • Supports Windows only
  • Each listed plan covers one PC
  • Focused on preventive antivirus protection rather than a broader security suite

• PC Matic — where it wins

  • Blocks unknown apps and scripts with default-deny allowlisting.
  • Adds patching, firewall, VPN, and backup on paid tiers.
  • Supports Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS.

  Where it doesn't

  • The Antivirus plan costs $60 annually for five devices.
  • Unlimited VPN and cloud backup start with the $110 plan.
  • The $210 identity plan covers ten devices, not five.

• Dr.Web KATANA8.7/10 · 30-day trial

  A focused Windows protection layer with behavioral detection and a low annual per-device price.

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• PC Matic8.4/10 · Free plan

  Broad device protection with useful extras, though its annual entry plan costs $60.

  Visit PC MaticFull verdict →