Updated September 28, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
Kaspersky vs Trend Micro
Where Kaspersky and Trend Micro differ
| Compare |  Kaspersky |  Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Devices | 10 | 3 to 10 |
| Jurisdiction | CH | JP |
| Features | Kill switch, Split tunnelling | Screen time, Web filter |
| Streaming services | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ | Streaming |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOS, Android, iOS | Windows, MacOS, Chrome OS, Android, iOSCovers more |
| Monthly price | Not confirmed | $4.17 to $5.83 |
| Long-term plan price | Not confirmed | $29.95 |
| Server countries | 93 | Not confirmed |
| Money-back period | 30 days | Not confirmed |
| Protocols | WireGuard | Not confirmed |
| Owner | Not confirmed | Trend Micro Incorporated |
| Longest plan (months) | Not confirmed | 12 months |
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Key differences
- Trend Micro scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.1.
- Features: only Kaspersky offers Kill switch, Split tunnelling.
- Features: only Trend Micro offers Screen time, Web filter.
- Streaming services: only Kaspersky offers Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+.
- Streaming services: only Trend Micro offers Streaming.
- Platforms: only Trend Micro offers Chrome OS.
- Support channels: only Trend Micro offers Chat, Phone.
- Founded is lower at Trend Micro: 1988 vs 1997.
- Features: only Kaspersky offers No logs, Travel.
Our verdict on each
Kaspersky
Kaspersky Secure Connection fits households already inside the Kaspersky ecosystem, since one subscription carries the VPN, password manager and parental controls together. Server reach of 93 countries sits above the median VPN, and 10 devices at once covers a couple or a family.
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 | Kaspersky | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 9.1Maximum 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 | 8.9The offer pairs a 30 day refund window with a 30 day free trial on the wider Kaspersky suite. | 9.5Higher |
| Privacy | 9.4 | 9.6Higher |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Kaspersky | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| VPNs | 6 of 232 | 21 of 232 |
| Antivirus software | 5 of 92 | 16 of 92 |
| Identity theft protection | 3 of 117 | 13 of 117 |
| Privacy tools | 5 of 280 | 20 of 280 |
| Parental control apps | 4 of 59 | 10 of 59 |
| Free VPNs | 5 of 189 | 17 of 189 |
| Free antivirus | 3 of 62 | 12 of 62 |
Licences and countries
| Country | Kaspersky | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Switzerland | Japan |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Kaspersky | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Features | No logs, Streaming, TravelCovers more | Streaming |
| Audience | Not confirmed | Business |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Legal entity | AO Kaspersky Lab | Trend Micro Incorporated |
| Headquarters | Switzerland | Japan |
| Founded | 1997 | 1988Lower |
| Support channels | Help centre, Community | Chat, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
Password managers
| Fact | Kaspersky | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Family plan | One Kaspersky Premium subscription shared with family members via the same account | Not confirmed |
| Passkeys | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Encryption | AES-256 with key derived from the master password via PBKDF2, zero-knowledge architecture | Not confirmed |
Privacy tools
| Fact | Kaspersky | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan limits | Not confirmed | Free standalone tools and apps only (HouseCall scanner, Deepfake Inspector, Password Generator); full multi-device protection requires a paid subscription |
| Logging policy | VPN claims your online actions are not logged | Collects information you provide plus certain information automatically from your devices; per-product data collection disclosure with opt-out |
| Privacy tool type | Ad blocker, Browser | Not confirmed |
Antivirus
| Fact | Kaspersky | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| First-year price | Not confirmed | $74.95 |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Extras | VPN, Password manager, Parental controls | VPN, Password manager, Parental controls |
Parental controls
| Fact | Kaspersky | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Yearly price | Not confirmed | $74.95 |
Identity protection
| Fact | Kaspersky | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance amount | Not confirmed | $1,000,000 |
| Free trial length | 30 daysHigher | 7 days |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Kaspersky | Trend Micro | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | Not confirmed | $4.17 to $5.83lowest quarter | $9 |
| Long-term plan price | Not confirmed | $29.95highest quarter | $4.50 |
| Devices | 10at the median | 3 to 10at the median | 10 |
| Server countries | 93above the median | Not confirmed | 62 |
| Money-back period | 30 daysat the median | Not confirmed | 30 days |
| Longest plan (months) | Not confirmed | 12 monthsat the median | 12 months |
Median across 139 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Kaspersky
Pros
- Kaspersky Premium bundles the VPN, password manager and parental controls (vpn, password manager and parental controls) in one subscription a family plan can share
- Device and platform coverage is generous: 10 devices at once, with apps for Windows, macOS and Android on desktop and mobile
- Streaming and travel are stated features, with Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+ supported and kill switch and split tunnelling built in as standard
Cons
- Support runs on help centre and community only, so quick answers go through documentation or the community rather than live chat
- The protocol list is WireGuard, so readers who want a wider choice of protocols have less room to compare
- The free version that Kaspersky lists sits with antivirus rather than a free VPN, so VPN features start on a paid subscription
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
Kaspersky
Who it suits
- Households that already pay for Kaspersky security software and want the VPN folded into the same subscription rather than bought separately
- Travellers who want one app for secure connections on Windows, macOS and Android across phones and desktops while abroad
- Families sharing one account, since the family plan passes the same subscription across to other members in the household
Who should look elsewhere
- AVG, if server spread matters most, since its coverage starts at from 100 countries, further than Kaspersky reaches
- Namecheap, if you want the widest server list, since it lists from 100 countries or more across its network
- ESET Brasil, if device counts drive the choice, since its plans scale from 3 to 25 devices under one plan
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
Kaspersky
Current offer
Free trial
7-day free trial of Kaspersky VPN: 7 days free
Free for 7 days, auto-renews to a paid subscription unless cancelled in My Kaspersky; 2 days' reminder before trial end
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 | Kaspersky | 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
Kaspersky
What does Kaspersky Premium include besides the VPN?+
One Kaspersky Premium subscription covers vpn, password manager and parental controls, and the family plan lets the same subscription be shared with family members through one account. That bundle is the main reason to look here rather than a standalone VPN.
How many devices can one Kaspersky subscription cover?+
The plan covers 10 devices at once, which suits a couple or a shared family without straining. Server reach runs to 93 countries, a wider spread than the median VPN listed on the site.
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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