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Updated September 28, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team

Bitdefender vs Surfshark One (Antivirus)

Bitdefender scores 9.2 and Surfshark One (Antivirus) 8.5 out of 10. Compare their differences and shared features below.
Bitdefender

Bitdefender

Higher score in this comparison

9.2/10
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Surfshark One (Antivirus)

Surfshark One (Antivirus)

8.5/10
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Where Bitdefender and Surfshark One (Antivirus) differ

Bitdefender vs Surfshark One (Antivirus)
CompareBitdefenderBitdefenderReviewVisitVisitSurfshark One (Antivirus)Surfshark One (Antivirus)ReviewVisitVisit
Devices5 to 25Higher5
PlatformsAndroid, Windows, Mac, iOSWindows, MacOS, Android
Free versionYesHas itNo
ExtrasVPN, Password managerCovers moreVPN
First-year priceNot confirmed€75.33

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Key differences

  • Bitdefender scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 8.5.
  • Devices is higher at Bitdefender: 5 to 25 vs 5.
  • Platforms: only Bitdefender offers Mac, iOS.
  • Platforms: only Surfshark One (Antivirus) offers MacOS.
  • Free version: only Bitdefender.
  • Extras: only Bitdefender offers Password manager.
  • Support channels: only Bitdefender offers Phone.
  • Support channels: only Surfshark One (Antivirus) offers Chat.
  • Founded is lower at Bitdefender: 2001 vs 2018.
  • Pricing model: only Bitdefender offers Free.

Our verdict on each

Bitdefender

Bitdefender suits households and small offices that want one subscription covering several devices, with Total Security priced at $79.99 for 5 to 25. A free version is offered alongside it, and support runs through email, phone and help centre, so help is easy to reach whichever plan you pick.

Read the full Bitdefender review

Surfshark One (Antivirus)

Surfshark One puts antivirus and a VPN in the same subscription, which separates it from the plans next to it. It suits households that want one bill across a few devices, with a first-year price of €75.33 and a monthly option at €2.49.

Read the full Surfshark One (Antivirus) review

Score breakdown

Bitdefender vs Surfshark One (Antivirus)
AreaBitdefenderSurfshark One (Antivirus)
Cost9.3Higher8.4
Offer9.2Higher8.9Extras list a VPN, cover runs to 5 devices on Windows, macOS and Android, and a trial of 7 days is offered.
Privacy9.0Higher8.1

Where they rank in our lists

Bitdefender vs Surfshark One (Antivirus)
RankingBitdefenderSurfshark One (Antivirus)
Antivirus software15 of 9311 of 93
Identity theft protection13 of 1179 of 117

Also worth a look

Comodo (Xcitium) has devices at 50, against 5 to 25 for Bitdefender and 5 for Surfshark One (Antivirus).

Comodo (Xcitium) review

Sources behind this comparison

Bitdefender

  • bitdefender.com: 7 facts, checked September 26, 2026
  • en.wikipedia.org: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026

Surfshark One (Antivirus)

  • surfshark.com: 10 facts, checked September 26, 2026

Every fact side by side

Bitdefender vs Surfshark One (Antivirus)
FactBitdefenderSurfshark One (Antivirus)
Pricing modelFreeBudget
Legal entityNot confirmedSurfshark B.V.
HeadquartersRomaniaNetherlands
Founded2001Lower2018
Support channelsEmail, Phone, Help centreEmail, Chat, Help centre

Password managers

Bitdefender vs Surfshark One (Antivirus)
FactBitdefenderSurfshark One (Antivirus)
Free planNoNo
Family planFamily pack, up to 15 devicesNot confirmed
EncryptionEnd-to-end encryptionNot confirmed
FeaturesScreen time, Web filter, LocationNot confirmed

Parental controls

Bitdefender vs Surfshark One (Antivirus)
FactBitdefenderSurfshark One (Antivirus)
Yearly price$79.99Not confirmed

Identity protection

Bitdefender vs Surfshark One (Antivirus)
FactBitdefenderSurfshark One (Antivirus)
Monthly priceNot confirmed€2.49
Credit bureaus monitored1Not confirmed
Insurance amount$1,000,000$1,000,000
Free trial lengthNot confirmed7 days

Privacy tools

Bitdefender vs Surfshark One (Antivirus)
FactBitdefenderSurfshark One (Antivirus)
Free plan limitsNot confirmed7-day free trial, 3 devices
ProtocolsNot confirmedDoh
Logging policyNot confirmedNo-logs policy, independently verified by Deloitte in 2023 and 2025; RAM-only server network
JurisdictionNot confirmedNL
Privacy tool typeNot confirmedPrivate dns, Ad blocker, Search

Where each stands against the rest

Bitdefender vs Surfshark One (Antivirus)
FactBitdefenderSurfshark One (Antivirus)Median
First-year priceNot confirmed€75.33above the median€65.88
Devices5 to 25highest quarter5below the median10

Median across 52 listed providers.

Pros and cons

Bitdefender

Pros

  • Total Security covers 5 to 25 on Android, Windows and Mac, so a single plan handles mixed hardware.
  • Extras come inside the subscription: vpn and password manager.
  • Parental tools in the same plan add screen time, web filter and location.

Cons

  • The password manager has no free plan, so stored logins need a paid subscription.
  • Identity protection watches 1, against a site median of 3.
  • Paid plans span 5 to 25, fewer devices than the 50 Comodo (Xcitium) covers on its free edition.

Surfshark One (Antivirus)

Pros

  • Extras include a VPN, so protection and privacy arrive on one subscription (vpn)
  • Covers 5 devices on Windows, macOS and Android
  • A trial of 7 days lets you test the paid tier first

Cons

  • No free version, so a subscription is the only way to run the protection
  • Support runs on email, chat and help centre, with no phone line among them
  • 5 devices sits under the group median of 7

Who each suits

Bitdefender

Who it suits

  • People who want Android, Windows and Mac covered under one plan.
  • Parents who want screen time and web filtering alongside the antivirus: screen time, web filter and location.
  • Buyers who prefer a long established supplier, founded in 2001 and based in Romania.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Apple Inc. users already inside its ecosystem, since iOS, iPadOS and macOS arrive with the hardware.
  • Households that need the widest device count, since Comodo (Xcitium) covers 50 on its free edition.
  • Smaller households that need only a few machines, since ESET Brasil covers 1 to 25.

Surfshark One (Antivirus)

Who it suits

  • Readers who already pay for a VPN and want malware protection on the same bill
  • Households that fit within 5 covered devices
  • People who want one subscription across security tools rather than several separate buys

Who should look elsewhere

  • Apple Inc. users, who get security features across iOS, iPadOS and macOS from the operating system itself
  • Comodo (Xcitium) users who need room for 50 devices on a single plan
  • ESET Brasil readers after a different first-year quote, since its first-year price is BRL 64.22

Current offers

Bitdefender

Current offer

  • Free trial

    Start your 30-day trial: 30-day trial

    Source, checked September 26, 2026

Surfshark One (Antivirus)

Current offer

  • First period offer

    Surfshark One 24-month plan with 3 extra months: EUR 75.33 for the first 27 months (Save 85%)

    Surfshark One plan on the 24-month term; Starter EUR 67.23 and One+ EUR 121.23 also discounted; VAT may apply

    Source, checked September 26, 2026

  • Free trial

    Free trial: 7 days free

    Free trial limited to 3 devices; 30-day money-back guarantee if you subscribe after the trial

    Source, checked September 26, 2026

Questions about each

Bitdefender

How much does Bitdefender Total Security cost a year?+

Total Security is listed at $79.99 for 5 to 25, which covers the whole household on one subscription. The antivirus category median on the site is €65.76, so the plan sits in the middle of the field rather than at either end.

What does the first year cost compared with the renewal?+

Bitdefender lists one standard yearly figure of $79.99, so that is the number to plan around each year. Introductory deals across the site sit near a median of €49.95, but that is a category pattern rather than a stated first year price for this plan.

Surfshark One (Antivirus)

What does Surfshark One cost at the start and after renewal?+

The first-year price is €75.33, and the monthly option is listed at €2.49. Set the opening figure against the group median of €49.95. What a renewal costs depends on the checkout terms, so the total shown at the point of payment is the figure to check.

Does the plan include a VPN or is that bought separately?+

A VPN is bundled into the same plan and listed among the extras, so antivirus and privacy cover arrive on one subscription rather than two. That bundling is what separates this offer from antivirus sold on its own. Around 97.1% of the products in this group also bundle a VPN.

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