Updated September 29, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
HideMy.name vs Trend Micro
HideMy.name
Trend Micro
Higher score in this comparison
Where HideMy.name and Trend Micro differ
| Compare | HideMy.nameReviewVisitVisit | Trend MicroReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $11 | $4.17 to $5.83Lower |
| Long-term plan price | $4Lower | $29.95 |
| Devices | 5 | 3 to 10Higher |
| Jurisdiction | GB | JP |
| Features | Kill switch, Split tunnelling, Multi hop | Screen time, Web filter |
| Streaming services | PlayStation Network (PSN), Xbox Live | Streaming |
| Platforms | Windows, Android, iOS, MacOS, Linux, Router | Windows, MacOS, Chrome OS, Android, iOS |
| Server countries | 42 | Not confirmed |
| Money-back period | 30 days | Not confirmed |
| Protocols | OpenVPN, WireGuard | Not confirmed |
| Owner | Not confirmed | Trend Micro Incorporated |
Same on both: Longest plan (months) (12 months).
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Key differences
- Trend Micro scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 8.9.
- Monthly price is lower at Trend Micro: $4.17 to $5.83 vs $11.
- Long-term plan price is lower at HideMy.name: $4 vs $29.95.
- Devices is higher at Trend Micro: 3 to 10 vs 5.
- Features: only HideMy.name offers Kill switch, Split tunnelling, Multi hop.
- Features: only Trend Micro offers Screen time, Web filter.
- Streaming services: only HideMy.name offers PlayStation Network (PSN), Xbox Live.
- Streaming services: only Trend Micro offers Streaming.
- Platforms: only HideMy.name offers Linux, Router.
- Platforms: only Trend Micro offers Chrome OS.
Our verdict on each
HideMy.name
HideMy.name suits privacy minded shoppers who want a trial before commitment and support across desktop and mobile. You get connections on devices of 5 across server countries of 42 with protocols of OpenVPN and WireGuard plus help through support of email, phone and help centre every day.
Trend Micro
Trend Micro packs antivirus, a VPN, a password manager and parental controls into a single subscription, which suits households that prefer a single bill. Maximum Security covers 3 to 10 and costs $74.95 in the first year, above the €49.95 median on this site.
Score breakdown
| Area | HideMy.name | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.7Monthly outlay of $11 with long term price of $4 shapes entry value | 9.1HigherMaximum Security runs $74.95 in the first year, above the €49.95 median while the Trend Micro VPN term price of $29.95 sits under €3.97. |
| Offer | 8.8Coverage across Windows, Android and iOS with tools of kill switch, split tunnelling and multi hop defines day to day use | 9.5Higher |
| Privacy | 9.4Jurisdiction noted as GB with stated no logs approach shapes confidence | 9.6Higher |
Cost in a real example
Two years
HideMy.name
$96
24 × $4
Trend Micro
$718.80
24 × $29.95
HideMy.name costs $622.80 less.
Worked out from the stated prices and rates; your own total depends on how you use it. Facts checked September 26, 2026.
By the numbers
| Fact | HideMy.name | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $11 | $4.17 to $5.83 |
| Long-term plan price | $4 | $29.95 |
| Devices | 5 | 3 to 10 |
| Longest plan (months) | 12 months | 12 months |
Feature by feature
| Features | HideMy.name | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Kill switch | Yes | No |
| Split tunnelling | Yes | No |
| Multi hop | Yes | No |
Licences and countries
| Country | HideMy.name | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Japan |
Sources behind this comparison
HideMy.name
- hidemy.name: 13 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Trend Micro
- trendmicro.com: 15 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- en.wikipedia.org: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | HideMy.name | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| VPNs | 16 of 232 | 19 of 232 |
| Privacy tools | 15 of 281 | 19 of 281 |
| Free VPNs | 12 of 189 | 15 of 189 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | HideMy.name | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Features | No logs | Streaming |
| Audience | Not confirmed | Business |
| Pricing model | Free, BudgetCovers more | Free |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | Trend Micro Incorporated |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Japan |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1988 |
| Support channels | Not confirmed | Chat, Phone, Help centre, Community |
Privacy tools
| Fact | HideMy.name | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $11 | Not confirmed |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan limits | 24 hours, no registration, access code by email only | Free standalone tools and apps only (HouseCall scanner, Deepfake Inspector, Password Generator); full multi-device protection requires a paid subscription |
| Logging policy | Non-persistent connection log (random username and assigned IP) for troubleshooting only, cleared every few hours; browsing activity not recorded; email address is the only required data | Collects information you provide plus certain information automatically from your devices; per-product data collection disclosure with opt-out |
Parental controls
| Fact | HideMy.name | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Yearly price | Not confirmed | $74.95 |
Identity protection
| Fact | HideMy.name | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance amount | Not confirmed | $1,000,000 |
| Free trial length | Not confirmed | 7 days |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | HideMy.name | Trend Micro | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $11above the median | $4.17 to $5.83lowest quarter | $9 |
| Long-term plan price | $4below the median | $29.95highest quarter | $4.49 |
| Devices | 5below the median | 3 to 10at the median | 10 |
| Server countries | 42below the median | Not confirmed | 60 |
| Money-back period | 30 daysat the median | Not confirmed | 30 days |
| Longest plan (months) | 12 monthsat the median | 12 monthsat the median | 12 months |
Median across 142 listed providers.
Pros and cons
HideMy.name
Pros
- Trial access with limits of 24 hours, no registration, access code by email only lets you check fit before paying
- Covers platforms of Windows, Android and iOS with allowance of 5 for home and travel use
- Includes privacy tools of kill switch, split tunnelling and multi hop alongside protocols of OpenVPN and WireGuard
Cons
- Server reach of 42 sits below the typical peer level of 45, which may matter for varied routing
- Device allowance of 5 sits below the peer typical level of 6.5, unlike ESET Brasil with 3 to 25
- Long term option lasts 12 with price of $4, giving a shorter commitment window than extended rivals offer
Trend Micro
Pros
- Free utilities are on offer, with a scanner, a deepfake inspector and a password generator
- The subscription adds a VPN, a password manager and parental controls to the antivirus core
- Maximum Security runs on Windows, macOS and Chrome OS and covers 3 to 10
Cons
- Maximum Security at $74.95 for the first year sits above the €49.95 site median
- The free plan limits cover single-purpose utilities only, so a household needs a paid plan for full protection
- The logging policy holds what you supply plus some data read automatically from your device, with an opt-out per product
Who each suits
HideMy.name
Who it suits
- You value phone plus email help through email, phone and help centre while Ivacy offers a different support mix
- You want trial limits of 24 hours, no registration, access code by email only to assess fit while FastestVPN leans toward paid entry from the start
Who should look elsewhere
- You need far larger simultaneous use than 5, so ESET Brasil with 3 to 25 may fit better
Trend Micro
Who it suits
- Households mixing desktop and mobile across Windows, macOS and Chrome OS
- Parents wanting screen time and web filtering in the same subscription
- People after protection and a VPN together, a pairing 97.1% of the brands here offer
Who should look elsewhere
- Apple Inc., when the devices in the household are Apple hardware
- Comodo (Xcitium), whose free edition reaches 50
- ESET Brasil, whose first-year price is BRL 64.22
Current offers
HideMy.name
Current offer
Free trial
Test VPN access for 24 hours: 24 hours free
No registration required; access code sent by email; paid subscription required to continue after the trial
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Trend Micro
Current offer
First period offer
Maximum Security 5 devices 12 months, 29% off first year: USD 74.95 instead of USD 104.95
Introductory purchase price valid for the first term of a new subscription; renews each year at the then-current subscription renewal price; pricing subject to change
Source, checked September 26, 2026
First period offer
Internet Security 3 devices 12 months, 29% off first year: USD 59.95 instead of USD 83.95
Introductory purchase price valid for the first term of a new subscription; renews each year at the then-current subscription renewal price; pricing subject to change
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | HideMy.name | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | No | Yes |
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| Brazil | No | Yes |
| Canada | No | Yes |
| Denmark | No | Yes |
| Egypt | No | Yes |
| Finland | No | Yes |
8 of 39 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
HideMy.name
What will you pay on the monthly plan versus the long term plan+
The monthly plan price is $11 while the long term plan price is $4 for the plan length of 12. You keep entry and renewal thinking separate, since the longer span lowers the average outlay across the term.
Where can you install it and how many devices are covered+
You can run service on platforms of Windows, Android and iOS and share use across devices of 5. That mix covers desktop, mobile and router use, so you can protect home and travel setups under the same allowance.
Trend Micro
What does the first year of Maximum Security cost?+
Maximum Security lists $74.95 for the first year, and the same figure appears as the yearly price of $74.95 on that plan. That sits above the €49.95 median first-year price across the brands compared here.
How many devices does a subscription cover?+
Maximum Security covers 3 to 10 depending on the plan, which reaches the 10 upper quartile for device counts among the brands here. A larger household would look at a higher tier rather than this range.
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