{"id":171,"date":"2021-02-18T08:46:37","date_gmt":"2021-02-18T08:46:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.attack-secure.com\/?p=171"},"modified":"2023-01-09T11:15:44","modified_gmt":"2023-01-09T11:15:44","slug":"mcafee-vs-kaspersky","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.attack-secure.com\/mcafee-vs-kaspersky\/","title":{"rendered":"McAfee vs Kaspersky | The Ultimate Comparison (2023)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

McAfee or Kaspersky, which software should you choose and why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We looked at both programs, comparing their strengths and weaknesses against each other. Read this in-depth McAfee vs. Kaspersky comparison to see which program is right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By 2021<\/a>, the global malware cost is projected to reach $6 trillion. If there\u2019s anything that implies, it\u2019s that the internet is growing increasingly unsafe. It doesn\u2019t matter what kind of device you\u2019re using; you are susceptible to threats from viruses and other kinds of malware. Reports also claim that malware infections have increased by 87 percent over the last decade, which means the need for a premium antivirus program is higher than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t

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  1. Comparison at a Glance<\/a>
  2. Short Verdict<\/a>
  3. Features<\/a>
  4. Malware Protection<\/a>
  5. System Performance<\/a>
  6. User-Friendliness<\/a>
  7. Pricing<\/a>
  8. Customer Support<\/a>
  9. Final Thoughts<\/a>
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    However, identifying a good antivirus program is complicated. While free programs look more appealing, it\u2019s always advisable to opt for a premium option instead, as free programs are usually too limited. McAfee and Kaspersky are two of the premium options at the moment, so if you are stuck between them, we completely understand. To help you make an informed decision, we will pit these two antivirus giants against each other in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Like we said, they are two of the biggest names in the industry, so it will be interesting to see who comes out on top in this showdown. Will it be McAfee for its advanced security features or Kaspersky for its incredible free version? The answer will become clear by the time this article is wrapped up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Bitdefender vs Norton \/\/ The Ultimate Comparison (2023)<\/span><\/a>
    McAfee vs Norton | Head-to-Head Comparison (2023)<\/a><\/span>
    Kaspersky vs Norton: Head-to-Head Comparison (2023)<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Comparison at a Glance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    1. Features<\/strong>
    Winner: McAfee.<\/span> McAfee clearly thumps its rival in this round, thanks to the array of advanced security features built into it. For what it\u2019s worth, though, it\u2019s worth noting that Kaspersky also offers some amazing security features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. Malware protection<\/strong>
    Winner: Kaspersky.<\/span> According to the evaluations carried out by top labs, Kaspersky seems to be better at detecting malware threats than McAfee, so it wins this round. That\u2019s not to say McAfee is poor at malware protection though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3. System Performance<\/strong>
    Winner: Tie.<\/span> Anti-virus programs operate in the background, which tends to slow down system speed and affect overall performance. Nonetheless, some programs are able to reduce this impact. In this category, both solutions manage to perform outstandingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4. User Friendliness<\/strong>
    Winner: Tie<\/span>. Both antivirus tools are effortless to use, thanks to their straightforward and intuitive user interface. It\u2019s impossible to separate them in this category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    5. Pricing<\/strong>
    Winner: McAfee.<\/span> McAfee wins this round by a long shot. Apart from offering more value for money, it also allows you to cover more devices with less money, making it a perfect fit for people who have many devices to protect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    6. Customer support<\/strong>
    Winner: McAfee.<\/strong> <\/span>Again, McAfee wins the category, largely because of Kaspersky\u2019s lack of the now staple live-chat feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Short Verdict<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    In the end, it\u2019s a pretty easy win for McAfee, winning three out of five categories. While Kaspersky is better when it comes to malware protection, many more factors were taken into account. Overall, McAfee is the better option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Features<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The quality of a software and its function depends on the tools and features it offers. What do McAfee and Kaspersky have in stock that makes them unique? Let’s find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The entry-level suite is McAfee Individual Plan<\/strong>, which offers the following basic features<\/p>\n\n\n\n