TotalAV
Protected.net Group
Cheap year one, expensive year two. We did the math.
Price
From $1.58/mo
Last checked
June 2026
Best for
Bargain hunters who set reminders
Category
Complete suites
About TotalAV
You have seen the ads: TotalAV for around $19 in year one. The software is real and reasonably good, with system-cleanup extras and a usable interface aimed at beginners. The honest picture is the pricing: that $19 first year typically renews around $119 or more, one of the steepest jumps in the industry, and the cancellation flow is more work than it should be. If you buy it, disable auto-renewal the same day. At its renewal price, Bitdefender and Norton are simply better products.
“The most advertised name in the category, not the best deal. The product itself is competent (it uses a solid engine and posts decent lab scores), but the business model leans on a cheap first year that renews at several times the price. Fine protection, if you set a calendar reminder.”Editorial team, via AntivirusShortlist
Where to get it
From $1.58/mo
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