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Bitdefender

Bitdefender is a cybersecurity suite that protects computers, Macs, phones and smart home devices against malware, phishing and ransomware. It is mainly used as everyday antivirus and web protection for households and small businesses.

#2 in Security & Privacy ToolsAntivirus SoftwareNo free plan

Who it's for

Best for

  • Households covering Windows PCs, Macs and phones under one plan
  • Small businesses needing malware and web protection across office devices

Not for

  • Developers whose Codex or PowerShell updates keep getting flagged
  • Subscribers who expect to cancel from their account page

Features

  • Protection for home devices

    Covers computers, Macs, mobile devices and smart home equipment under one subscription aimed at protecting the whole household.

  • Threat detection and response

    Threat protection, detection and response technology underpins the product line, which emphasises security performance, speed and ease of use.

  • Plans for home and business

    Security packages span home use plus small, medium and larger businesses, with an emphasis on protection performance and ease of use.

  • Industry awards and recognition

    Products are repeatedly recognised by independent testing organisations and industry analysts as leaders in cybersecurity.

  • Renewal discounts and benefits

    Renewing an existing subscription brings discounts and extra benefits as part of a long-term loyalty programme.

What users say

Pros

  • Removes malware found in downloaded archives and disinfects an infected USB drive.
  • Phone and remote technical support stays on the line for up to two hours until computer issues are resolved.
  • Blocks scam attempts and suspicious websites before they open on the computer.
  • A wrongly flagged domain is cleared within a day of a reclassification request.

Cons

  • Ad pop-ups for other Bitdefender services appear on the desktop even with notifications switched off.
  • Microsoft update downloads from svchost.exe are flagged as infected web resources on every boot.
  • Codex and other command-line tools get blocked with malicious command line warnings on updates.
  • Startup drags because the antivirus maxes out the CPU each time the machine boots.
  • There is no cancel option anywhere in the account pages; a ticket pointed to cancelling by post.
  • The plan was upgraded and charged more without consent, and the refund was refused.

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Global Traffic Rank

Top 50k

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