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TotalAV

9.8
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Protection
9.9
Performance
9.8
Features
9.7
Value
9.8
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CheckBuilt-in VPN (unlimited)
CheckPassword manager included
CheckIdentity theft protection
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Bitdefender Total Security

Best for advanced threat detection
9.5
Protection
9.7
Performance
9.3
Features
9.5
Value
9.0
Starting at $39.99/yr
Check Multi-layer ransomwareCheck Anti-phishing
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Norton 360 Deluxe

Best for identity protection features
9.3
Protection
9.6
Performance
8.8
Features
9.6
Value
8.7
Starting at $49.99/yr
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McAfee Total Protection

Best for unlimited device coverage
9.1
Protection
9.4
Performance
8.6
Features
9.2
Value
9.2
Starting at $34.99/yr
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Kaspersky Premium

Best lab test scores worldwide
8.9
Protection
9.8
Performance
8.9
Features
8.8
Value
8.2
Starting at $54.99/yr
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Avast One

Best free-to-premium upgrade path
8.6
Protection
9.3
Performance
8.5
Features
8.4
Value
8.6
Starting at $35.88/yr
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ESET Smart Security

Best lightweight antivirus
8.4
Protection
9.1
Performance
9.5
Features
7.6
Value
8.0
Starting at $49.99/yr
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Trend Micro Maximum

Best for social media protection
8.2
Protection
9.0
Performance
8.0
Features
8.2
Value
8.2
Starting at $44.95/yr
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Malwarebytes Premium

Best for malware removal specialist
7.9
Protection
8.8
Performance
8.4
Features
6.8
Value
7.8
Starting at $44.99/yr
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Sophos Home Premium

Best for families & remote management
7.7
Protection
8.6
Performance
8.2
Features
7.0
Value
7.2
Starting at $44.99/yr
Check Remote managementCheck 10 devices
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