Updated September 28, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
Trend Micro vs Vipre Security
Trend Micro
Higher score in this comparison
Vipre Security
Trend Micro vs Vipre Security: the differences
| Compare | Trend MicroReviewVisitVisit | Vipre SecurityReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| First-year price | $74.95 | $14.99Lower |
| Devices | 3 to 10Higher | 1 to 5 |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOS, Chrome OS, Android, iOSCovers more | Windows, MacOS, Android |
| Free version | YesHas it | No |
| Extras | VPN, Password manager, Parental controlsCovers more | VPN |
| Renewal price | Not confirmed | $38.49 |
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Key differences
- Trend Micro scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.2.
- First-year price is lower at Vipre Security: $14.99 vs $74.95.
- Devices is higher at Trend Micro: 3 to 10 vs 1 to 5.
- Platforms: only Trend Micro offers Chrome OS, iOS.
- Free version: only Trend Micro.
- Extras: only Trend Micro offers Password manager, Parental controls.
- Support channels: only Vipre Security offers Email.
- Founded is lower at Trend Micro: 1988 vs 1994.
- Trend Micro is available in 29 more countries.
- Pricing model: only Trend Micro offers Free.
Our verdict on each
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.
Vipre Security
Vipre Security ranks 1 among 22 brands on renewal price, the number most households meet a year later. It suits US households that want antivirus and a VPN in one subscription across Windows, macOS and Android, and a 30 day trial takes the risk out of the first decision.
Score breakdown
| Area | Trend Micro | Vipre Security |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 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. | 9.4HigherEntry of $14.99 is under the €49.95 site median, and the family tier is $39.99. |
| Offer | 9.5Higher | 8.8 |
| Privacy | 9.6Higher | 9.4 |
How they place
| Ranking | Trend Micro | Vipre Security |
|---|---|---|
| Antivirus software | 13 of 93 | 16 of 93 |
| Identity theft protection | 11 of 117 | 14 of 117 |
| Privacy tools | 19 of 281 | 26 of 281 |
Licences and countries
| Country | Trend Micro | Vipre Security |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Japan | United States |
Available in 10 countries for both. Additional countries for Trend Micro: 29.
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Trend Micro | Vipre Security |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free | Budget |
| Legal entity | Trend Micro Incorporated | VIPRE Security Group, Inc. |
| Headquarters | Japan | United States |
| Founded | 1988Lower | 1994 |
| Support channels | Chat, Phone, Help centre, Community | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
VPN
| Fact | Trend Micro | Vipre Security |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $4.17 to $5.83 | Not confirmed |
| Long-term plan price | $29.95 | Not confirmed |
| Features | Streaming | Not confirmed |
| Audience | Business | Not confirmed |
| Jurisdiction | JP | US |
| Features | Screen time, Web filter | Not confirmed |
| Streaming services | Streaming | Not confirmed |
| Owner | Trend Micro Incorporated | Not confirmed |
| Longest plan (months) | 12 months | Not confirmed |
Privacy tools
| Fact | Trend Micro | Vipre Security |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Not confirmed | $14.99 |
| Free plan | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Free plan limits | Free standalone tools and apps only (HouseCall scanner, Deepfake Inspector, Password Generator); full multi-device protection requires a paid subscription | Not confirmed |
| Logging policy | Collects information you provide plus certain information automatically from your devices; per-product data collection disclosure with opt-out | VPN browsing activity not tracked, even by VIPRE |
| Privacy tool type | Not confirmed | Ad blocker |
Parental controls
| Fact | Trend Micro | Vipre Security |
|---|---|---|
| Yearly price | $74.95 | Not confirmed |
Identity protection
| Fact | Trend Micro | Vipre Security |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance amount | $1,000,000 | Not confirmed |
| Family plan price | Not confirmed | $39.99 |
| Free trial length | 7 days | 30 daysHigher |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Trend Micro | Vipre Security | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-year price | $74.95above the median | $14.99lowest quarter | $49.99 |
| Renewal price | Not confirmed | $38.49lowest quarter | $79.99 |
| Devices | 3 to 10at the median | 1 to 5below the median | 10 |
Median across 52 listed providers.
Pros and cons
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
Vipre Security
Pros
- Antivirus and vpn arrive in one subscription, so there is no second bill for a private connection.
- Support runs on email, chat and phone, putting email, chat and phone in reach alongside written answers.
- A single plan covers 1 to 5, so a person or a couple can share one subscription instead of paying twice.
Cons
- There is no free version, so protection starts with a payment rather than a download.
- Coverage stops at Windows, macOS and Android, so an Apple-only household is left out, unlike Apple Inc. and its iOS, iPadOS and macOS.
- A plan covers 1 to 5, well short of the 50 in the Comodo (Xcitium) offering.
Who each suits
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
Vipre Security
Who it suits
- US households on Windows, macOS and Android that want one subscription covering protection and vpn.
- People who judge the plan on the second year rather than the discount, since renewal is the bill they keep paying.
- Small households that would rather have a private connection included than buy it separately, with vpn already in the plan.
Who should look elsewhere
- Apple-only homes, who should compare Apple Inc. and the iOS, iPadOS and macOS it covers.
- Large device counts, who should look at Comodo (Xcitium) and its 50 against 1 to 5 here.
- Readers comparing prices in Brazil, who should see ESET Brasil at BRL 64.22 in local currency.
Current offers
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
Vipre Security
Current offer
First period offer
Antivirus Plus annual plan first-year price: Save 61%: $14.99/year first year vs $38.49/year
Annual subscription for 1 Windows device, first year only; 30-day money-back guarantee
Source, checked September 26, 2026
First period offer
Advanced Security annual plan first-year price: Save 66%: $19.99/year first year vs $60.15/year
Annual subscription for 1 Windows/Mac device, first year only
Source, checked September 26, 2026
First period offer
Ultimate Security Bundle annual plan first-year price: Save 74%: $39.99/year first year vs $153.99/year
Annual subscription for 5 Windows/Mac devices, first year only; includes unlimited VPN
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Free trial
30-day free trial: 30 days free
New users; home antivirus products
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Trend Micro | Vipre Security |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Yes | No |
| Austria | Yes | No |
| Belgium | Yes | No |
| Brazil | Yes | No |
| Egypt | Yes | No |
| Finland | Yes | No |
| France | Yes | No |
| Hong Kong | Yes | No |
8 of 39 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
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.
Vipre Security
How much is Vipre Security for the first year?+
The first year is $14.99, listed by VIPRE Security Group, Inc. in US dollars. There is no free version, so the plan is paid from the start rather than trimmed from a free tier. For scale, the median first-year price across the brands compared here is €49.95, and the lowest first year on the site is €10.87.
What does it cost at renewal?+
Renewal is $38.49, well above the $14.99 entry rate, and that gap is the main thing to weigh. On this site Vipre Security ranks 1 on renewal price among 22 brands, while the first year sits at 3 of 36. Low entry, gentler second year.
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