The cheapest antivirus in 2026: official prices and cost per device
The antivirus products in our comparator, sorted by first-year price. We also calculated the cost per year for each device — a pricier bundle for 10 devices can work out cheaper than one for a single PC.
Prices in USD
| Product | First term | Devices | Per year / device | Renewal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malwarebytes Standard Official site | 26.99 USD / 12 months | 1 | 26.99 USD | not clearly published |
| Avast Premium Security (1 PC + 1 mobile) Official site | 49.08 USD / 12 months | 2 | 24.54 USD | 77.99 USD / 12 months |
| Norton 360 360 Deluxe Official site | 49.99 USD / 12 months | 5 | 10.00 USD | 124.99 USD / 12 months |
| Bitdefender Total Security Official site | 59.99 USD / 12 months | 5 | 12.00 USD | not clearly published |
| AVG Internet Security Official site | 59.99 USD / 12 months | 10 | 6.00 USD | 99.99 USD / 12 months |
| ESET HOME Security Essential Official site | 59.99 USD / 12 months | 3 | 20.00 USD | not clearly published |
| Avast Premium Security (10 devices) Official site | 69.48 USD / 12 months | 10 | 6.95 USD | 99.99 USD / 12 months |
| Kaspersky Plus Official site | 69.99 USD / 12 months | 5 | 14.00 USD | 106.99 USD / 12 months |
| Trend Micro Maximum Maximum Security Official site | 74.95 USD / 12 months | 5 | 14.99 USD | not clearly published |
| ESET HOME Security Premium Official site | 99.99 USD / 12 months | 5 | 20.00 USD | not clearly published |
Prices in EUR
| Product | First term | Devices | Per year / device | Renewal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panda Dome Advanced Official site | 38.46 EUR / 12 months | 1 | 38.46 EUR | not clearly published |
| McAfee Total Protection Essential Official site | 39.95 EUR / 12 months | 5 | 7.99 EUR | 109.95 EUR / 12 months |
| Avira Prime Official site | 47.95 EUR / 12 months | 5 | 9.59 EUR | 87.95 EUR / 12 months |
| G DATA Total Security (1 device) Official site | 49.95 EUR / 12 months | 1 | 49.95 EUR | not clearly published |
| G DATA Total Security (3 devices) Official site | 65.95 EUR / 12 months | 3 | 21.98 EUR | not clearly published |
| NordVPN Complete Official site affiliate link | 77.88 EUR / 12 months | 10 | 7.79 EUR | 219.48 EUR / 12 months |
| G DATA Total Security (5 devices) Official site | 81.95 EUR / 12 months | 5 | 16.39 EUR | not clearly published |
| Heimdal Security Premium Security Home Official site | 89.95 EUR / 12 months | 3 | 29.98 EUR | not clearly published |
| F-Secure Total Official site | 89.99 EUR / 12 months | 3 | 30.00 EUR | 89.99 EUR / 12 months |
| TotalAV Plus Official site | 99.00 EUR / 12 months | 4 | 24.75 EUR | not clearly published |
Prices in RON
| Product | First term | Devices | Per year / device | Renewal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surfshark One+ Official site | 747.82 RON / 24 months | 5 | 74.78 RON | not clearly published |
Currencies differ from one product to another (the market of the official page we checked), so prices in different currencies cannot be compared directly.
Prices are for the first term; taxes differ by market. See also the renewal price.
Cheap doesn't mean weaker — but check
Also compare the protection rate in the full table, plus what each plan includes. If you have a single Windows PC, first read is Microsoft Defender enough?.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest antivirus?
Free: Microsoft Defender, built into Windows. Paid, on 1 October 2026: in USD Malwarebytes Standard: 26.99 USD / 12 months, 1 device (promo until 11 October 2026); in EUR Panda Dome Advanced: 38.46 EUR / 12 months, 1 device.
Which antivirus has the lowest cost per device?
Among prices in USD: AVG Internet Security: 59.99 USD / 12 months, 10 devices.