Norton 360 vs McAfee Total Protection: protection, price and renewal
A head-to-head comparison of Norton 360 and McAfee Total Protection: the result from the independent AV-Comparatives test and the prices on the official pages. No made-up scores.
| Norton 360 | McAfee Total Protection | |
|---|---|---|
| AV-Comparatives protection (Feb–May 2026) | 99.3% (397/400) | 98.5% (394/400) |
| First-term price (cheapest plan) | 49.99 USD / 12 months 360 Deluxe · tax: see cart | 39.95 EUR / 12 months Essential · tax: see cart |
| Stated renewal | 124.99 USD / 12 months | 109.95 EUR / 12 months |
| Devices on that plan | 5 | 5 |
| Money-back guarantee | 60 days | 30 days |
| What it includes (depending on plan) | Antivirus, VPN, Password manager, Cloud storage | Antivirus, VPN, Password manager, Identity protection |
| Link | Official site | Official site |
Currencies differ from one product to another (the market of the official page we checked), so prices in different currencies cannot be compared directly.
How to decide
If you have many devices, look at the number included. If the long-term budget matters, look at the renewal. If you want a VPN or password manager in the same bundle, look at the “What it includes” row.
See all products in the comparator or the table best antivirus 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Which protects better, Norton 360 or McAfee Total Protection?
In the AV-Comparatives Real-World Protection test of Feb–May 2026 (400 attacks): Norton 360 99.3%, McAfee Total Protection 98.5%.
How much do Norton 360 and McAfee Total Protection cost?
First term, on the official pages on 1 October 2026: Norton 360 49.99 USD / 12 months, McAfee Total Protection 39.95 EUR / 12 months. Renewal: Norton 360 124.99 USD / 12 months, McAfee Total Protection 109.95 EUR / 12 months.