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antivirus product · Total Security Limited

TotalAV

Antivirus suite for Windows, Mac, iOS and Android, sold in three yearly plans covering 4 to 8 devices.

59/100

#9 of 10 antivirus products
Facts checked 8 Oct 2026

In short

TotalAV suits households that want one subscription for several devices: Total AV Plus covers four for $99 a year at the renewal rate2. It includes real-time antivirus, ransomware protection and phishing protection1. The catch is that TotalAV publishes no firewall for Windows and does not say what its free download includes1,6.

Best for: Households that want one plan covering several devices.

Where the points come from

Independent lab results38 of 45
Protection features16 of 25
Price0 of 20
Refunds and security5 of 10

Independent lab results 38 of 45 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
AV-TEST score17.5 of 18AV-TEST, July and August 2026: 17.5 of 18 (Protected.net TotalAV 6.6 & 6.7).712 / 15
AV-Comparatives awardADVANCED+AV-Comparatives, February to May 2026: ADVANCED+ (TotalAV).815 / 15
AV-Comparatives protection rate99%AV-Comparatives, February to May 2026: 99% (TotalAV).811 / 15

Protection features 16 of 25 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Systems coveredWindows, macOS, iOS, AndroidTotalAV runs on Windows and is also available for Mac, iOS and Android3.8 / 8
FirewallNot published0 / 5
Ransomware protectionYesTotal AV Plus lists ransomware protection as its own feature1.5 / 5
Rescue or offline scanNot published0 / 4
Browser protectionYesWebShield blocks fake, scam, phishing and spoofed websites3,4.3 / 3

Price 0 of 20 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Free edition with real-time protectionNot publishedTotalAV offers a free download but does not say whether it protects in real time6.0 / 8
First-year price$110.74/yrTotal AV Plus, 4 devices: €99 a year on the plans page, with no first-year discount1. Converted at €1 = $1.11869.0 / 6
Price from the second year$99/yrThe renewal table lists Total AV Plus at $99 a year2.0 / 6

Refunds and security 5 of 10 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
30-day refundYes30-day money-back guarantee on annual and biannual plans1,5.5 / 5
SOC 2 Type II or ISO 27001Not published0 / 5

The rule behind each line: how we score antivirus products.

Plans and prices

As the vendor lists them, before tax. Prices are in US dollars unless the plan shows euros; the points use US dollars, with euros converted at the ECB rate.

PlanPrice as listedPer monthNotes
Total AV Plus4 devices$99/year1,2$8.25Renewal rate. Includes ransomware protection and Total Adblock
Internet Security6 devices$129/year1,2$10.75Renewal rate. Adds Total VPN
Total Security8 devices$149/year1,2$12.42Renewal rate. Adds Total VPN and Total Password

The plans page showed €99, €129 and €149 a year, with no first-year discount1. The renewal table lists the same plans at $99, $129 and $149 in US dollars2. TotalAV says introductory prices may be offered to first-time customers1.

Strengths

  • The cheapest plan covers 4 devices1.
  • TotalAV publishes a renewal price table for every plan, in several currencies2.
  • WebShield phishing protection comes with all security plans4.
  • Apps cover Windows, Mac, iOS and Android3.

Limits

  • No firewall is listed for the Windows app1,3.
  • TotalAV does not say whether its free download protects in real time6.
  • Refunds must be requested within 30 days on annual plans, with no pro-rated refunds after that5.
  • The VPN and password manager cost extra or need a higher plan1,2.

Other antivirus products

  1. 1
    BitdefenderPeople who want a capable free edition or a cheap first year
    94/100
    $24.99/yrfirst-year price
  2. 2
    Microsoft Defender AntivirusWindows users who want protection without buying anything
    88/100
    $0first-year price
  3. 3
    KasperskyBuyers outside the United States who want a firewall in the cheapest plan
    84/100
    $49.99/yrfirst-year price
  4. 4
    AvastPeople who want a free Windows antivirus with real-time protection
    83/100
    $49.08/yrfirst-year price

All 10 antivirus products

Sources

  1. Award-Winning Total AV Plus 2026, TotalAV. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  2. Subscription Pricing Matrix, TotalAV. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  3. Protection For Your PC, TotalAV. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  4. Defence Against Phishing Scams, TotalAV. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  5. Terms of Service - TotalAV, Total Security Limited. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  6. Free Antivirus 2026 – Download Free Antivirus Software & Internet Security, TotalAV. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  7. Test antivirus software for Windows 11 - August 2026, AV-TEST. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  8. Real-World Protection Test February-May 2026, AV-Comparatives. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  9. Euro foreign exchange reference rates: US dollar, European Central Bank. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.

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