McAfee Total Protection
by McAfee
Comprehensive antivirus suite with VPN, identity monitoring, and family protection
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Our verdict
McAfee Total Protection provides antivirus, VPN, identity monitoring, and family safety features in one subscription for comprehensive digital protection.
Overview
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Score breakdown
Overall score
Scores are editorial assessments by the Compare Best AI team on a 0–10 scale.
Expert review
CompareBestAI Team
Compare Best AI · Editorial Team
McAfee Total Protection bundles antivirus, VPN, identity monitoring, password manager, and parental controls. The all-in-one approach covers digital security comprehensively.
How we tested
Days tested
30 days
Tasks evaluated
- ·Malware detection
- ·VPN performance
- ·Identity monitoring
- ·System impact
- ·Family features
Method
Compared against Norton and Bitdefender
Reviewer
CompareBestAI Team
Plans & pricing
Total Protection trial
- 30 days free trial of flagship features
- After trial: $39.99 first term then $109.99/yr renewal (official trial terms)
McAfee+ Premium Individual
- 5 devices / 1 user
- Up to $1M identity theft coverage (US; not NY)
- Identity monitoring, VPN, antivirus
McAfee+ Advanced Individual
- Unlimited household devices (fair use)
- Best-value card on the public antivirus page
- JS first-year $ not captured
Pricing may vary by region. Always verify on the vendor's website.
Feature comparison
| Feature | McAfee Total Protection | Norton | Bitdefender |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antivirus + VPN + identity monitoring |
Is it right for you?
Good fit for
Family protection
All-in-one security with parental controls
Identity monitoring
Dark web monitoring and identity theft alerts
Less suited for
Lightweight protection
McAfee is heavier than Webroot or ESET
Budget users
Renewal prices are significantly higher than introductory rates
User reviews
Editorial score
Distribution is estimated from our editorial score. Verified user reviews coming soon.
Use cases
Typical ways teams rely on this tool — from everyday tasks to specialized workflows.
- PC/phone antivirus
- Identity monitoring
- VPN on public Wi-Fi
Integrations
Reported connectors
Apps and services commonly connected out of the box or via official connectors.
- Windows
- Mac
- iOS
- Android
- Chrome
Privacy & compliance
Security & data practices
Highlights we track from the vendor's documentation. Always confirm current terms, subprocessors, and regional policies on their official site.
- GDPR-ready
Details
Category
Price
- Official Total Protection 30-day trial: charged $39.99 for the first term after trial, then auto-renews at the renewal price currently $109.99/yr (page legal). McAfee+ Individual cards (Premium 5 devices / Advanced unlimited) are JS-priced — numbered first-year $ not captured on /plans (404). 30-day refund on initial purchase
Free version
Best for
- Households wanting McAfee Total Protection / McAfee+ (trial $39.99 then $109.99/yr
- plus-plan $ JS not copied)
Frequently asked questions
McAfee Total Protection
Security & IT
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