Bitdefender vs. Norton Antivirus

Our digital-security team compared two top antivirus programs and found that Norton edges out Bitdefender.

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By Aliza Vigderman Aliza Vigderman, Senior Editor, Industry Analyst
Winner
SecurityScore:
9.5 /10
  • Antivirus software is available on its own or bundled with credit monitoring, parental controls, VPNs, etc.
  • Prices start at $1.66 per month, billed yearly
  • Plans available for iOS, macOS, Windows and Android devices
SecurityScore:
8.7 /10
  • 30-day free trial
  • Annual plans cost between $79.99 and $199.99
  • One year plans with automated renewal
Citations
  1. Forbes. (2022). How Has Antivirus Software Evolved, And Where Might The Industry Be Heading?
    forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2022/03/09/how-has-antivirus-software-evolved-and-where-might-the-industry-be-heading/?sh=1f8ce49e5e0f

  2. AV Comparatives. (2023). Malware Protection Test March 2023.
    av-comparatives.org/tests/malware-protection-test-march-2023/