To be clear, Trend Micro’s products each come with a
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Security (reviewed here), and 10 for the over-the-top
Premium Security.
This isn’t a common pricing style, but Norton does
something similar. For $149.99 per year, Norton 360
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storage, and basic LifeLock identity theft protection.
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upgrade to a higher-level product.
Speaking of unlimited licenses, a $159.99 subscription
to McAfee Total Protection lets you install protection on
every Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS device in
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identity protection. Kaspersky Security Cloud used to
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the latest release, that price gets you 10, not 20,
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On a per-device basis, this suite is a better deal than
Trend Micro Internet Security, which runs roughly
$26.65 apiece for its three licenses. Supposing you use
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cost you $17.99 apiece. In addition, this suite supports
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macOS and Windows.
Trend Micro
Maximum
Security
PROS Excellent
scores in our
antiphishing and
malicious URL
blocking tests. Many
useful security
features.
Comprehensive
Android security.
Protection for macOS
beyond the basics.
Unusually feature-
rich iOS protection.
CONS Mixed lab
scores. Poor score in
hands-on malware
protection test.
Parental control is
weak on some
platforms.
BOTTOM LINE Trend
Micro Maximum
Security offers
protection for your
Windows, macOS,
Android, or iOS
devices, though you
get a richer set of
features on Windows
and Android.