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| 1 |  NordVPNTop pickPartner 75% off + 3 months extra | 9.1/10 |
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| 2 |  NordVPN Threat ProtectionPartner 2-year Basic plan with 3 extra months: EUR 3.49 per month for the first 27 months | 8.8/10 |
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| 3 | WEBROOT masterPartner | 8.5/10 |
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| 4 |  Kaspersky Safe KidsPartner Kaspersky Safe Kids included free for 1 year with Kaspersky Premium: 1 year free | 9.6/10 |
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| 5 |  KasperskyPartner Kaspersky Safe Kids free for 1 year with Standard, Plus and Premium plans (limited time offer): Kaspersky Safe Kids 1 year free | 9.5/10 |
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| 6 |  Kaspersky LatamPartner Kaspersky Safe Kids free for 1 year with Kaspersky Premium (limited time offer): 1 year free Kaspersky Safe Kids | 9.4/10 |
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| 7 |  KasperskyPartner 7-day free trial of Kaspersky VPN: 7 days free | 9.1/10 |
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| 7 |  NordPassPartner Business free trial for Teams, Business and Enterprise plans | 9.2/10 |
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| 8 |  ESET BrasilPartner Mes do Cliente ESET - ate 40% OFF: up to 40% off | 9.4/10 |
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| 9 |  ESETPartner ESET Customer Month: up to 40% off | 9.2/10 |
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| 10 |  360 Total Security (Qihoo 360)Partner | 8.7/10 |
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| 11 |  SpyHunterPartner | 8.8/10 |
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| 12 |  Credit KarmaPartner | 8.8/10 |
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| 13 |  FastestVPNPartner Lifetime plan 93% off: $40 one-time lifetime plan, save 93% | 9.5/10 |
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| 14 |  PureVPNPartner 83% off + 3 extra months on 2-year plan: 83% off + 3 extra months (Standard $2.15/mo) | 9.5/10 |
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| 15 |  LogMeOncePartner Free 7 day trial on paid plans: 7 days | 9.2/10 |
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| 16 |  SurfsharkPartner +3 EXTRA months, Save 85% on Surfshark Starter: Starter EUR 2.49/mo., sale price EUR 67.23 for the first 27 months (old price EUR 444.15) | 9.4/10 |
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| 17 |  Surfshark AlertPartner 3 extra months on 24-month plans: 27 months for the price of 24 (Starter €67.23, One €75.33, One+ €121.23) | 9.0/10 |
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| 18 |  Surfshark One (Antivirus)Partner Surfshark One 24-month plan with 3 extra months: EUR 75.33 for the first 27 months (Save 85%) | 8.5/10 |
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| 19 |  ProtonPartner 40% off Pass Plus | 9.3/10 |
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| 20 |  Proton MailPartner 30-day money-back guarantee on Pass Plus and Proton Unlimited: 30 days | 9.0/10 |
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| 21 |  Proton PassPartner 40% off Pass Plus | 9.0/10 |
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| 22 |  Proton DrivePartner | 8.8/10 |
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| 23 | IceVPNPartner | 8.9/10 |
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| 24 | AOSUPartner 30-day free aosuProtect+ cloud storage trial: 30 days free | 8.9/10 |
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| 25 |  RoboFormPartner RoboForm Premium Military Discount: 40% off new Premium subscriptions | 9.3/10 |
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| 26 |  X-SensePartner | 9.2/10 |
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| 27 |  eufyPartner | 9.4/10 |
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| 28 |  TapoPartner | 8.5/10 |
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| 29 |  AcronisPartner Acronis True Image 30-day free trial: 30 days | 9.7/10 |
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| 30 |  AdGuardPartner AdGuard for Windows 14-day trial period: 14 days | 9.4/10 |
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| 31 |  KeeperPartner 30-day free trial: 30 days | 9.4/10 |
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| 32 |  Trend MicroPartner Maximum Security 5 devices 12 months, 29% off first year: USD 74.95 instead of USD 104.95 | 9.4/10 |
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| 33 |  ExpressVPNPartner Fall sports offer: Save 80% | 9.3/10 |
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| 34 |  Proton AGPartner | 9.3/10 |
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| 35 |  BitdefenderPartner Start your 30-day trial | 9.2/10 |
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| 36 |  QustodioPartner Create your FREE account now: Trial of Premium parental control features | 9.2/10 |
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| 37 |  Bitdefender Digital Identity ProtectionPartner | 9.1/10 |
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| 38 |  Bitdefender Parental ControlPartner Start your 30-day trial: 30-day free trial | 9.0/10 |
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| 39 |  xtucamPartner | 9.0/10 |
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| 40 |  TrendLifePartner | 8.7/10 |
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| 41 |  JamboVPNPartner | 8.5/10 |
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- 641
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- Oct 21, 2026
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- VPNs232
- Antivirus software93
- Password managers69
- Identity theft protection117
- Background check and people search57
- Privacy tools281
- Ad blockers and private DNS63
- Private browsers and search engines55
- Secure email and messaging60
- Data removal services41
- Secure cloud storage and backup70
- Hardware security keys18
- Parental control apps59
- Home security systems59
- Free VPNs189
- Free antivirus62
27 guides
Guides
Browser extension or system-wide ad blocker
A browser extension blocks ads inside the browser, while a system-wide blocker blocks traffic for the whole device, and that scope decides the choice.
Antivirus: the company behind the product
Before comparing price, limits and features, compare the companies themselves: which legal entity you sign with, where it is based, how long it has operated an…
Choosing between security key types
A plain guide to the connector, sensor, quantity and durability choices that separate security key types.
Email aliases explained
An email alias is a second address that delivers mail to an inbox you already have, and it helps you spot leaks and block spam when you use it with care.
How to choose antivirus software
Compare antivirus products on the numbers that decide the fit: introductory and renewal prices, device allowances, bundled extras and privacy policy.
How to Choose an Authenticator App: Price, Limits, Features and Reliability
Compare authenticator apps by the codes they hold, the vault protection they use, the price and term they charge, their platform reach, their audit record and…
Glossary
FAQ
Questions people ask
What should you compare in antivirus software?+
Compare antivirus software on where the company sits, what its free tier includes and which protections it documents. Apple Inc. is headquartered in US and governed by US law, offers a free plan with 5 of storage, and covers screen time and web filter. Aliase…
What to Compare in Authenticator Apps+
Compare encryption, platform reach and price. NordPass uses XChaCha20 with zero-knowledge architecture and covers Windows, macOS and Linux, while Bitwarden holds vault data under end-to-end encryption that opens only on your own device, with key derivation st…
What should I compare in background check and people search?+
Start with the pricing model and the free option. Intelius offers a free search, SenteLink and Yoti both list free as their model, and Yoti's identity checks are free. Then check legal standing: Yoti trades as Yoti Ltd from the UK and was founded in 2014, whi…
What should you compare when choosing a hardware security key?+
Compare connectors, price and platform support. Token2 covers the main ones: keys come with usb a, usb c and nfc, work across web browser, Windows and macOS, and cost €7 to €37 per unit. Biometric unlock is supported, and the free in-browser TOTP toolset, QR…
What to compare in identity theft protection+
Compare what each provider covers, who it is built for, where it is based and what help you get after an incident. ESET Brasil is aimed at businesses, with encryption for files, folders, USB drives, full disks and removable media, and covers 1 to 25 devices.…
What to compare in parental control apps+
When you compare parental control apps, start with screen time limits, web filtering and the provider's legal jurisdiction. Apple Inc. lists screen-time and web-filter features (screen time and web filter), is registered in the US jurisdiction (US) and offers…
What should I compare when choosing a password manager?+
Compare price, platform coverage, encryption and support. Total Password charges €9.99 for its entry plan, offers no free plan, and covers Windows, macOS and iOS with AES-256 encryption with zero-knowledge model, backed by help-centre and email support. Apple…
Which brand here has the lowest entry price?+
Apple Inc. lists the lowest entry rate here at $0.99 a month, and Sinew Software Systems follows at $1.99. The middle listing across this ranking charges €7.02, and the upper end sits at €10.52. Some brands in the list publish no monthly figure, so compare th…
Is there a free antivirus that is actually worth using?+
A free version is offered by 71.4% of the brands in this ranking, including Apple Inc., Comodo (Xcitium), ESET Brasil, IObit Malware Fighter, AVG and Norton. Free plans are a sensible starting point for a single device. Paid tiers in this category typically a…
What is the difference between a free model and a paid plan here?+
A free model means the service costs nothing and the company earns from something else, such as a wider security suite. A paid plan charges for monitoring, alerts and recovery help. Free models are the most common style in this field, and the free version is…