1. Bitdefender review
The most consistent lab record of 2026.
Editorial score 9.0 out of 10Bitdefender Total Security · $59.99 first year
Reviews · 8 products
Every antivirus review, in ranking order
Each review covers the verdict, every 2025–2026 lab result we found, plan-by-plan pricing with renewals, pros and cons, and a list of what we could not verify.
Prices and lab results verified Editorial policy
2. Norton review
The fullest feature set, with the steepest renewal.
Editorial score 8.8 out of 10Norton 360 Deluxe · $49.99 first year
3. ESET review
Light, precise and honestly priced.
Editorial score 8.6 out of 10ESET HOME Security Essential · $59.99 first year
4. Avast review
The best free engine, with a privacy history to know about.
Editorial score 8.5 out of 10Avast Premium Security (10 devices) · $69.48 first year
5. McAfee review
The lightest on your PC, the noisiest in one test.
Editorial score 8.5 out of 10McAfee Total Protection Plus · $39.99 first yearUnverified
6. TotalAV review
Strong detection, heavy footprint, opaque intro price.
Editorial score 7.6 out of 10Total AV Plus · $99 per year
7. Surfshark Antivirus review
A VPN-first bundle with antivirus for unlimited devices.
Editorial score 7.5 out of 10Surfshark One · $44.85 first 15 monthsUnverified
8. Malwarebytes review
A trusted cleanup tool with a false-positive problem.
Editorial score 7.4 out of 10Malwarebytes Standard · $59.99 first year
Not ranked Read the explainerKaspersky
Banned from US sale and updates by the Commerce Department in 2024. We explain what that means instead of reviewing it.