Webroot
by Webroot (OpenText)
Lightweight cloud-based antivirus with fast scanning and identity protection
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Our verdict
Webroot is a lightweight, cloud-based antivirus that scans in seconds, uses minimal system resources, and includes identity theft 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
CBAI Editorial Team
Compare Best AI · Editorial Team
Webroot is a cloud-based antivirus that's dramatically lighter than traditional antivirus software. Scans complete in ~20 seconds (vs. minutes for Norton or McAfee) because analysis happens in the cloud.
How we tested
Days tested
30 days
Tasks evaluated
- ·Scan speed
- ·Detection rate
- ·System impact
- ·Identity protection
Method
Compared against Norton and Bitdefender
Reviewer
CBAI Editorial Team
Plans & pricing
Webroot Essentials 1 Device
1 device antivirus
- Official list price USD
- Antivirus, anti-malware, browser protection, anti-phishing, password manager
- First-year promo shown $34.99 on Essentials product page
Webroot Essentials 3 Devices
3 devices
- Official list price
- First-year promo shown $41.99 on product page
Webroot Essentials 5 Devices
5 devices
- Official list price
- First-year promo shown $44.99 on product page
Webroot Premium (5 devices)
Essentials + identity protection
- Official list price from products/pricing
Webroot Total Protection (5 devices)
Premium + VPN/parental/backup
- Official list price from products/pricing
Pricing may vary by region. Always verify on the vendor's website.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Webroot | Norton | Bitdefender |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20-second cloud scans |
Is it right for you?
Good fit for
Lightweight protection
Fastest scans with minimal system impact
Less suited for
Maximum detection
Norton or Bitdefender have higher detection 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.
- Antivirus
- Lightweight protection
- Identity protection
Integrations
Reported connectors
Apps and services commonly connected out of the box or via official connectors.
- Windows
- Mac
- iOS
- Android
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
- SSO/SAML
Details
Category
Price
- Essentials list: 1 device $49.99/yr, 3 devices $69.99/yr, 5 devices $89.99/yr
- first-year promo on product page from $34.99
- Premium $129.99/yr (5 dev)
- Total Protection $179.99/yr (5 dev)
Free version
Best for
- Endpoint protection
- SMB cybersecurity
- Managed security for MSPs
Frequently asked questions
Webroot
Security & IT
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