Updated September 28, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
Optery vs Trend Micro
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Optery |  Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan limits | Free quarterly exposure reporting and self-service opt-out tools only; no automated removals | Free standalone tools and apps only (HouseCall scanner, Deepfake Inspector, Password Generator); full multi-device protection requires a paid subscription |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension | Windows, MacOS, Chrome OS, Android, iOS |
| Logging policy | Collects profile/contact, device/IP, web analytics, social and geolocation data; uses Google Analytics and retargeting/advertising cookies; data kept while account is active and deleted on account deletion; does not sell or rent personal data for monetary consideration | Collects information you provide plus certain information automatically from your devices; per-product data collection disclosure with opt-out |
| Jurisdiction | US | JP |
| Price from | $39.99 | Not confirmed |
| Open source | No | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Free plan (Yes).
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Key differences
- Platforms: only Optery offers Web, Browser extension.
- Platforms: only Trend Micro offers Windows, MacOS, Chrome OS.
- Support channels: only Optery offers Email.
- Support channels: only Trend Micro offers Chat, Phone, Community.
- Founded is lower at Trend Micro: 1988 vs 2020.
- Trend Micro is available in 34 more countries.
- Pricing model: only Optery offers Budget.
Our verdict on each
Optery
Optery suits readers who want scanning and removals run for them each month instead of working through opt-out forms by hand. Coverage reaches 950 data brokers across US, CA and AU, the figure that sets it apart from cheaper self-service tools.
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 | Optery | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.8HigherMonthly rate $39.99 sits above the data removal median of €10.52, though yearly price ranks 2 of 23. | 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 | 9.4Free plan gives quarterly exposure reporting and self-service opt-out tools only; paid plans add Monthly automated scanning and removals over 950 brokers. | 9.5Higher |
| Privacy | 8.5 | 9.6Higher |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Optery | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Identity theft protection | 12 of 117 | 13 of 117 |
| Privacy tools | 19 of 280 | 20 of 280 |
Where these facts come from
Optery
- optery.com: 12 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Trend Micro
- trendmicro.com: 9 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- en.wikipedia.org: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Optery | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free, BudgetCovers more | Free |
| Legal entity | OPTERY, INC. | Trend Micro Incorporated |
| Headquarters | United States | Japan |
| Founded | 2020 | 1988Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre | Chat, Phone, Help centre, Community |
Identity protection
| Fact | Optery | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $39.99 | $4.17 to $5.83Lower |
| Credit bureaus monitored | 635 | Not confirmed |
| Insurance amount | Not confirmed | $1,000,000 |
| Free trial length | Not confirmed | 7 days |
VPN
| Fact | Optery | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Long-term plan price | Not confirmed | $29.95 |
| Devices | Not confirmed | 3 to 10 |
| Features | Not confirmed | Streaming |
| Audience | Not confirmed | Business |
| Features | Not confirmed | Screen time, Web filter |
| Streaming services | Not confirmed | Streaming |
| Owner | Not confirmed | Trend Micro Incorporated |
| Longest plan (months) | Not confirmed | 12 months |
Parental controls
| Fact | Optery | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Yearly price | $39 to $249Lower | $74.95 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Optery | Trend Micro | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $39.99highest quarter | Not confirmed | $8 |
Median across 82 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Optery
Pros
- Paid plans come with Monthly automated scanning and removals, which is the whole reason to pay rather than filing opt-out forms by hand.
- Coverage spans 950 data brokers across US, CA and AU, a list close to DeleteMe's 969.
- Annual billing runs $39 to $249, starting below the data removal yearly median of €104.36.
Cons
- Monthly billing of $39.99 runs well above the data removal median of €10.52, so the short commitment is the expensive way in.
- Free plan limits stop at quarterly exposure reporting and self-service opt-out tools, so the scanning and removals arrive with the paid plans (Monthly automated scanning and removals).
- Support runs on email and help centre only, so there is no live chat or phone line for a removal that gets stuck.
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
Optery
Who it suits
- Readers who want Monthly automated scanning and removals handled for them and would rather not track opt-out forms themselves.
- People in the United States, CA and AU who want a free look at their exposure before paying anything.
- Readers who want broker removals and credit bureau monitoring together, since 635 bureaus are covered.
Who should look elsewhere
- EasyOptOuts, for readers who cap the yearly bill at $19.99.
- Surfshark, whose yearly price of €121.23 is in euro against Optery's $39 to $249 in dollars, if a single currency's figure settles your budget.
- DeleteMe, if the length of the removal list decides it: 969 sites against 950.
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
Optery
Current offer
Discount code
Optery's 2026 Fall Sale: 20% off
Use promo code FALL2026 at checkout
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 | Optery | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| Brazil | No | Yes |
| Denmark | No | Yes |
| Egypt | No | Yes |
| Finland | No | Yes |
| France | No | Yes |
| Germany | No | Yes |
8 of 39 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Optery
What does Optery cost, and is annual billing cheaper than monthly?+
Entry pricing starts at $39.99, and the monthly rate is $39.99. Annual billing runs $39 to $249 across the paid plans, so the lower end of that yearly range is much lighter than paying month to month. Read the monthly figure as the cost of trying the service and the yearly range as the commitment, with several tiers in between.
Is there a free plan, and what is left out of it?+
Yes. The free plan covers quarterly exposure reporting and self-service opt-out tools, and it stops there: automated removals sit with the paid plans. That makes it a way to see which brokers hold your details and to handle the opt-outs yourself. Paid plans begin at $39.99 if you want the service to submit and resubmit them.
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.