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G DATA Total Security review

#41 of 117 in Antivirus Software

A broad home security suite with annual plans for one, three, or five devices.

5.2/10Editor score
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

G DATA Total Security is a paid security suite for home users who want more than malware scanning across Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS. Its features include anti-ransomware protection, firewall monitoring, phishing and email protection, BankGuard for online banking and shopping, file and external-media encryption, USB access controls, backups, and performance tuning. Buyers can choose configurations for one, three, or five devices, and a 30-day trial is offered.

The annual plans share the same listed core features, while the device allowance and price change by tier: the 1 device plan is $49.95 per year, the 3 devices plan is $65.95 per year, and the 5 devices plan is $81.95 per year. According to the vendor’s English consumer product page, the displayed USD prices include VAT, and regional pricing may differ. Local or cloud backups are available, with Google Drive and Dropbox listed as integrations. That mix makes the suite relevant to households that want backup and encryption alongside antivirus functions, rather than a scanner alone.

The range is also the main trade-off: users who need only basic antivirus protection may prefer a narrower product, while households needing coverage beyond five devices will need another option. Hourly signature updates, browser cleaning, device access controls, and a performance tuner round out the package, but buyers should choose it for those bundled controls and backup tools rather than a single standout capability. It is a better fit for people who value a combined security and utility suite across several device types.

G DATA Total Security pros and cons

  • Where it wins
    • Combines ransomware protection, firewall monitoring, and virus scanning.
    • Adds file and external-media encryption, USB controls, and BankGuard.
    • Includes local or cloud backups and supports Google Drive and Dropbox.
  • Where it doesn't
    • No free plan; annual pricing starts at $49.95 for one device.
    • Device-count plans are capped at five devices.
    • The feature set may be broader than needed for users seeking antivirus alone.

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