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McAfee Antivirus vs. Trend Micro Antivirus

McAfee Antivirus vs. Trend Micro Antivirus

by / January 30, 2022/ Brand Review, McAfee Review, Trend Micro Review/

It comes down to how much you get for your subscription. Trend Micro and McAfee both offer antivirus solutions. McAfee is able to offer more functions and apps for almost the same prices. McAfee’s antivirus software packages come with both a VPN and Identity Theft Protection. Trend Micro doesn’t offer either. Trend Micro doesn’t sell separate VPN subscriptions, but it does offer identity theft protection plans.

McAfee’s main selling points are its vs. Trend Micro’s most important selling point is the sheer number of application- and function-specific protections included in its McAfeeTotal Security antivirus software packages. Here’s an example of Trend Micro and McAfee prices. The first is the first year introductory price. The second is the renewal cost.

Entry:

  • McAfee total protection single device: $24.99 per annum, sold in minimum 2-year subscriptions ($49.99 for two years, and $159.99 upon renewal each subsequent two year period); protects one device.
  • Trend Micro Antivirus+ security: ($29.95/$39.95); protects only one device (Windows only).

Mid-level:

  • McAfee Total Protection Individual & couples: $29.99/year. The minimum two-year contract ($59.99 in the first two year, $199.99 thereafter); five devices, Windows, macOS
  • Trend Micro Internet Security (39.95/$79.95); Three devices (Windows only)

Upper-level (Windows, MacOS, Android, iOS):

  • McAfee total protection family: $39.99 per annum, sold in minimum two years subscriptions ($59.99/$239.99 to a two-year membership), 10 devices
  • Trend Micro Maximum Security: ($39.95/$99.95), 10 devices
  • Trend Micro Premium Safety Suite: ($69.95/$129.95), Ten devices

McAfee bundles an password manager with all its Total Protection antivirus programs. Trend Micro’s Premium Security Suite package only has a VPN. The company’s two top plans offer a password administrator. McAfee packages offer safe web-browsing technology as well as 256-bit AES sensitive files encryption and McAfee Shredder. This deletes files in such an unrecoverable manner that they can’t be recovered. Trend Micro’s plans include parental controls, but McAfee has its “safe families” features in its Total Protection Family plan.

McAfee Total Protection Individual & Couples & Total Protection Family plans both include identity theft protections. This includes dark web and social-security number monitoring and alerts. A trained customer support representative is available to help you recover your identity 24 hours a day.

McAfee features more in every plan, and McAfee initial pricing is comparable to or lower than Trend Micro. Trend Micro antivirus renewal prices, however, are slightly less than McAfee. McAfee’s slightly higher price tag can be justified with its greater protections, such as its ID theft and VPN.

Summary

McAfee offers internet security products to small, medium, large and large companies. This includes 80% Fortune 100 businesses, 87% global banks, 54% of top 50 retailers, and 80% of Fortune 100 firms.

Pros

  • VPN included in all pricing tiers (with automatic renewal)
  • All versions support Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
  • Virus Protection Pledge money-back malware removal guarantee with auto-renewal
  • Customer support

Cons

  • Deep initial discounts mean higher renewal prices
  • VPN and identity theft included only with auto-renewal
  • Full identity theft protection requires an extra subscription

Trend Micro’s anti-virus software packages include Advanced AI Learning. It is a cloud-based technology that, according to the company, “delivers highly effective, proactive protection against ever changing malware infections…to guard against known as well-known and never-before encountered attacks”. This protects against viruses and spyware, phishing and ransomware. Trend Micro’s pricing plans include both Pay Guard financial protection for Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer and Windows PCs. Folder Shield also protects files that are stored on your computer and in cloud-synced locations such as Dropbox, Google Drive or Microsoft OneDrive. Trend Micro, however, doesn’t include McAfee’s VPN or password manager. Trend Micro doesn’t offer identity theft protections. It does not offer webcam protection, file encryption or cloud storage.

Trend Micro’s renewal prices on three tiers (products) are less than McAfee. Trend Micro also offers significant discounts on 2-year subscriptions. This makes them even cheaper annually. However, the renewal price difference disappears when you add Trend micro’s VPN subscription ($29.95 per device or $59.95 per device). McAfee wins if there are cost differences between the antivirus vendors. Trend Micro’s separate password management program ($14.95/$24.95 for two years) is also available.

Summary

Trend Micro, an international company employing approximately 6,000 people across 50 countries, is based in Texas. The company sells internet security solutions to corporations and governments as well antivirus software.

Pros

  • Deep multiyear subscription discounts
  • Easy-to-understand pricing tiers and features

Cons

  • VPN offered only as separate add-on
  • Minimal privacy and identity theft protections
  • Few application- or function-specific features

McAfee designs and sells antivirus products for consumers and internet security products to large, small and mid-sized enterprises. It includes 80% Fortune 100 companies, 87% world’s biggest banks, 54% of top 50 retailers, and 80% of Fortune 100.

McAfee has four antivirus packages. All of them include basic malware protections as well as a VPN, password protection and a firewall.

  • McAfee Antivirus ($59.99 for the initial two years, $239.99 on renewal for each subsequent period) includes McAfee standard antivirus protections and covers Windows 10, macOS Android, and iOS devices.
  • Total Protection Single-Device ($49.99 for two years, $159.99 on renewal for each subsequent period) protects one device.
  • Total Protection Individual & for Couples (from $59.99 the first two years to $199.99 each renewal), covers up five devices and includes some identity theft protections
  • Total Protection Family ($39.99/$119.99 for one-year subscription, $59.99/$239.99 to two-year subscription) covers upto 10 devices and adds parental controls

McAfee antivirus software can be preinstalled onto a variety of Windows 10 computers including those made by ASUS, Dell and HP. McAfee also offers identity theft monitoring plans.

McAfee was established in Santa Clara, California in 1987 and now employs over 7,000 people.

Trend Micro is an international company that employs about 6,000 people across 50 countries. It sells antivirus software to customers and internet security solutions, as well to government and corporate entities.

Trend Micro’s anti-virus software works on multiple operating system platforms and includes:

Antivirus+ Safety (Windows only). The company’s Advanced AI protections are available against viruses, ransomware and phishing emails. Also, the browser-based PayGuard feature helps to protect financial information.

  • $29.95/$39.95 per year for one device
  • Two years, one device: $59.90/$64.95

Antivirus Mac offers the same protections as Antivirus+ Security Windows, except that it does not include Pay Guard.

  • One device for one year: $29.95/$39.95

Internet Security for Windows: Provides additional protection for up three Windows computers.

  • Three devices, one year: $39.95/$79.95
  • Two years, three devices $59.90/$124.95

Maximum Security: Works on Windows, Mac, Android iOS, Chromebook, and other operating systems. Includes a password manager.

  • Five devices, one year: $39.95/$89.95
  • Two-year, five devices: $69.90/$139.95

Premium Safety Suite: Offers Maximum Security, Dark Web Monitoring and 24/7 tech support. Also, diagnoses and repairs for up to 10 devices.

For $69.95/$129.95, one year and 10 devices

Trend Micro WiFi Protection, a VPN package sold by the company, runs on Windows and MacOS as well as Android and iOS ($29.95/year for one device, $59.95/year for five). It provides unlimited encrypted connectivity and filters to block malicious sites, online fraud, or internet scams.

Trend Micro doesn’t offer any identity theft protection, nor does it sell a separate product that protects Windows or macOS computers. Trend Micro offers a password manager in its Maximum Security and Premium Security Suite antivirus products. Trend Micro also sells separate Password Management Software subscriptions ($14.95 / $24.95 if you want to have it for two years).

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