Comodo (Xcitium) review
Updated September 28, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
We earn a commission when you sign up through links on this site. Partner status can affect where a brand appears in our rankings. Partners with a live offer in your country come first, then every other brand by score.
Our verdict
Comodo (Xcitium) suits people who want endpoint protection on Windows and Linux machines without paying a subscription. Its free plan covers 50 devices, well above the antivirus field median of 5.5, and help arrives through email, phone and help centre from a vendor in the US.
Key facts
- Best for
- Free endpoint protection for a large mixed Windows and Linux estate.
- Devices
- 50↗
- Platforms
- Windows, Linux↗
- Free version
- Yes↗
- Extras
- VPN↗
- Legal entity
- Xcitium, Inc.↗
- Headquarters
- United States↗
- Founded
- 2022↗
- Support channels
- Email, Phone, Help-centre, Community↗
- Pricing model
- Free
- Official website
- xcitium.com
Facts checked September 26, 2026, 5 sources
Pros and cons
Pros
- Free plan covering 50 devices, well above the 5.5 device median in the antivirus field.
- Runs on Windows and Linux, so a mixed Windows and Linux estate is handled by one plan.
- Support reaches email, phone and help centre.
- vpn comes bundled with the free plan.
Cons
- Coverage stops at Windows and Linux, so Apple devices sit outside the package list, unlike Apple Inc. with iOS, iPadOS and macOS.
- The only plan listed is free, so there is no paid tier to weigh renewal pricing against.
- Bundled extras run to vpn alone, with no password manager or parental controls in the bundle.
Who it suits
- Administrators of Windows and Linux estates who want 50 devices covered for free.
- Home users who want phone and email help without a subscription, since support reaches email, phone and help centre.
- Buyers who put device count above extra tools, given that the bundle is vpn.
Who should look elsewhere
- Apple households: Apple Inc. covers iOS, iPadOS and macOS, platforms outside the Windows and Linux list.
- Readers who want a paid tier to compare renewal prices with: ESET Brasil plans span 1 to 25 devices.
- Small homes wanting a broader toolset: Vipre Security covers 1 to 5 devices while the Comodo bundle is vpn.
How Comodo (Xcitium) compares
- 9.0 vs 8.5
9.0 vs 8.79.0 vs 8.9
9.0 vs 9.59.0 vs 9.4
- 9.0 vs 9.4
Plans span 1 to 25 devices, giving room beyond the 50 covered by the free plan.
9.0 vs 8.8
9.0 vs 8.59.0 vs 9.4
9.0 vs 9.29.0 vs 8.7
9.0 vs 8.0
Frequently asked questions
Does Comodo (Xcitium) offer a free antivirus plan?+
Yes. A free version is part of the offering and the model is free. It covers 50 devices on Windows and Linux, and the bundle adds vpn. The vendor behind it is Xcitium, Inc., based in the US.
What does Comodo (Xcitium) cost at renewal?+
There is no renewal figure to quote, because the only plan listed is free and the free version carries no subscription term. Readers weighing first-year and renewal pricing can place it against the antivirus field's first-year median of €49.95.
How many devices does Comodo (Xcitium) cover?+
The free plan covers 50 devices, above the device median of 5.5 in the antivirus ranking. For context, the median in the free antivirus field is 10, and its upper quartile reaches 10.
Which platforms does Comodo (Xcitium) support?+
Packages are published for Windows and Linux. Apple users should look elsewhere, since Apple Inc. covers iOS, iPadOS and macOS. Readers weighing platform reach can compare against the free antivirus field, where 63 brands are ranked.
How do I get support from Comodo (Xcitium)?+
Support runs through email, phone and help centre, so email, phone, a help centre and a community are all in scope. In the antivirus ranking, help centres are the most common channel at 88.6%, ahead of email at 67.1% and phone at 60%.
Is Comodo (Xcitium) a US company, and how established is it?+
The legal entity is Xcitium, Inc., headquartered in the US, and it was founded in 2022. A short operating history is worth weighing for buyers who put vendor track record first, though the free plan removes any entry cost.
Who does Comodo (Xcitium) suit?+
It fits estates needing broad Windows and Linux coverage at no charge, since Windows and Linux are the packaged platforms and 50 devices are covered. It also suits buyers happy with bundled vpn and with support limited to email, phone and help centre.
Does the Comodo (Xcitium) free plan include a VPN?+
Yes. The listed extras bundle is vpn, so a VPN arrives with the free plan instead of sitting behind a paid upgrade. VPN bundling is close to standard in the free antivirus field at 96.2%.
Sources
- xcitium.com checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Support channels
“200 Broadacres Drive, Bloomfield, NJ 07003”
- xcitium.com/company/news checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Extras, Founded
“Xcitium Launches SD-WAN, SASE, and ZTNA Platform with Patented OmniVPN”
- xcitium.com/free-edr checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Devices, Free version, Pricing model
“OpenEDR is free forever for up to 50 endpoints using the OpenEDR agent.”
- xcitium.com/repository/terms checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Legal entity
“The website is maintained by Xcitium, Inc. in order to inform visitors about the Xcitium branded services and products offered by the various entities.”
- xcitium.com/uzt-platform/packages checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Platforms
“Multi-platform Log Support Supports logs from Windows, Linux, cloud environments, and more.”
Compiled from 5 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: First-year price, Renewal price.
Related by the facts
Comodo (Xcitium)
Free endpoint protection for a large mixed Windows and Linux estate.