Security alternatives
Kaspersky Premium alternatives
Antivirus with strong independent lab scores at a low introductory price, alongside a geopolitical risk disclosure buyers should weigh.
Why you might look elsewhere
Our Kaspersky Premium review noted these limitations:
- Sales to new US customers have been banned since 2024, and Kaspersky software is barred from US federal systems
- Kaspersky's Russian headquarters have created trust concerns that go beyond technical product quality
- The bundled VPN is capped at 300 MB/day on Standard; unlimited VPN requires Plus or Premium
Alternatives we have reviewed
Each one is a security product we cover, scored with the same method as Kaspersky Premium where its review is finished.
Bitdefender Total Security
4.8 out of 5Comparable lab scores from an EU-based vendor
Bitdefender combines consistently strong independent lab scores with a low-overhead engine and a layered feature set that covers most home-security needs without requiring technical expertise.
Suits buyers who would rather avoid Russia-linked software.
From $39.99/yr introductory for Antivirus Plus
Read the Bitdefender Total Security review
Norton 360
4.7 out of 5Bundles VPN, backup, and identity monitoring
Norton 360 is one of the broadest consumer security bundles, pairing solid malware protection with a full VPN, cloud backup, dark-web monitoring, and optional identity-theft insurance.
Suits users who want one security subscription.
From $39.99/yr introductory for 360 Standard
Read the Norton 360 review