360 Total Security review
A broad free security suite with useful cleanup, protection, and device-management tools.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
360 Total Security is an antivirus and PC security suite aimed at Windows users who want malware protection alongside cleanup and system utilities. Its Essential edition is free and includes virus detection, full protection, anti-ransomware, internet protection, cleanup, and a sandbox. The product also supports Android, iOS, and a Chrome extension, while its listed coverage excludes macOS and Linux. Business customers get a separate set of controls for managing multiple devices.
The published plans show a freemium structure. Essential provides the core security and utility features at no charge, while Premium Membership is priced at $26.99 per year on annual billing and adds Cleanup Pro to the listed highlights. A 30-day free trial is also offered. The Business plan focuses on multi-layered malware and virus protection, centralized management of multiple devices, client threat alert overviews, management policies, and anti-ransomware protection. The vendor also advertises Premium from $26.99 per year, making the paid tier straightforward for users who want more cleanup capability.
Its breadth is the main differentiator: scanning uses multiple security engines, while the suite also covers behavior protection, malicious-site detection, sandboxing, Wi-Fi security checking, startup optimization, junk-file removal, and patch and security-update management. That combination suits free users who want security and PC maintenance in one product, as well as businesses needing centralized controls. Users on macOS or Linux, or those seeking a narrowly focused antivirus product without system utilities, should consider an alternative with a closer platform or feature fit.
360 Total Security pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Free Essential edition includes virus detection, cleanup, and sandboxing.
- Multiple security engines support malware, phishing, and ransomware protection.
- Business tools centralize device management, policies, and threat alerts.
- Where it doesn't
- Coverage is focused on Windows, Android, iOS, and Chrome extension.
- Premium adds Cleanup Pro but does not broaden the listed platform coverage.
- The suite may offer more utilities than users seeking antivirus-only protection need.
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