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Head-to-head · Anti Malware Software

Tencent PC Manager vs 360 Total Security

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Tencent PC Manager #5 in Anti Malware Software 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Tencent
360 Total Security #7 in Anti Malware Software 8.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit site

Tencent PC Manager leads on 0 checks, 360 Total Security on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreTencent PC Manager · 8.5/10
  • Free planboth

Tencent PC Manager scores higher on our rubric for anti malware software: 8.5 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

Tencent PC Manager is the better fit for solo users wanting a free basic PC security suite. 360 Total Security is the better fit for free Windows users wanting an all-in-one toolkit.

  • Tencent PC Manager fits best

    Solo users wanting a free basic PC security suite

  • 360 Total Security fits best

    Free Windows users wanting an all-in-one toolkit

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Side by side

Feature Tencent PC Manager 8.5/10 Visit ↗ 360 Total Security 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 8.2
Ranking #5 in Anti Malware Software #7 in Anti Malware Software
Best for Solo users wanting a free basic PC security suite Free Windows users wanting an all-in-one toolkit
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Desktop
Built for Solo Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Tencent PC Manager 1/4 · 360 Total Security 1/4
Real-time protection ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Ransomware protection Not checked yet ✓ (best)
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
  • Includes antivirus scanning and real-time protection at no cost.
  • Combines vulnerability repair with system cleanup and performance acceleration.
  • Adds software management, permission monitoring and parental controls.
  • Free Essential plan includes ransomware protection, cleanup, and sandboxing
  • Multiple antivirus engines plus layered malware and phishing protection
  • Includes Wi-Fi checks, startup optimization, cleanup, and patch assistance
Cons
  • Desktop deployment may not fit buyers seeking broader platform coverage.
  • Solo-user fit may not suit organizations needing team-oriented administration.
  • Proprietary software may not suit buyers who require open-source tools.
  • Windows only, with no support for other listed platforms
  • Premium is required for privacy antitracker and firewall features
  • Combines security with maintenance tools rather than focusing only on malware
Our verdict

Tencent PC Manager is a free desktop security and computer-management product for solo users who want basic protection alongside PC maintenance tools. Its listed capabilities include antivirus scanning and protection, real-time protection,…

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360 Total Security combines antivirus protection and PC maintenance in a Windows desktop suite. Its free Essential edition is aimed at home users who want malware scanning alongside practical system tools, while the vendor also positions…

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  1. Tencent PC ManagerAnti Malware Software 8.5Free plan
  2. 360 Total SecurityAnti Malware Software 8.2Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Tencent PC Manager — where it wins

    • Includes antivirus scanning and real-time protection at no cost.
    • Combines vulnerability repair with system cleanup and performance acceleration.
    • Adds software management, permission monitoring and parental controls.

    Where it doesn't

    • Desktop deployment may not fit buyers seeking broader platform coverage.
    • Solo-user fit may not suit organizations needing team-oriented administration.
    • Proprietary software may not suit buyers who require open-source tools.

  • 360 Total Security — where it wins

    • Free Essential plan includes ransomware protection, cleanup, and sandboxing
    • Multiple antivirus engines plus layered malware and phishing protection
    • Includes Wi-Fi checks, startup optimization, cleanup, and patch assistance

    Where it doesn't

    • Windows only, with no support for other listed platforms
    • Premium is required for privacy antitracker and firewall features
    • Combines security with maintenance tools rather than focusing only on malware
  • Tencent PC Manager8.5/10 · Free plan

    A free desktop suite combining antivirus protection with maintenance and management tools.

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  • 360 Total Security8.2/10 · Free plan

    A free Windows security suite that pairs malware protection with cleanup and maintenance tools.

    Visit siteFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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