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McAfee Total Protection

Unlimited-device pricing tiers with strong identity monitoring

McAfee Total Protection covers an unusually high number of devices per household and adds solid identity-theft monitoring, at the cost of a heavier interface.

Overall score
9.2
out of 10
Price
$39.99/yr (introductory, 5 devices)
Platforms
Windows, Mac, Android, iOS
Best for
Home, Business
Support
24/7 phone and live chat
Protection Rate100%

McAfee posts perfect or near-perfect scores in the latest independent rounds we track, backed by a large global threat-detection network.

Performance Impact94%

Quick scans are fast, but full system scans are more noticeable than Bitdefender or Kaspersky on our test machines.

Pros
✓Perfect detection scores in recent lab rounds
✓Unlimited-device options on higher-tier plans
✓Identity monitoring and credit tools included
✓Unlimited VPN bundled on Total Protection
Cons
–Interface feels busier than competitors, with frequent prompts
–Noticeably more system impact during full scans
–Renewal pricing increases substantially after year one
Features

Total Protection layers identity monitoring, credit tracking, and an unlimited VPN on top of standard antivirus — strong for households worried about identity theft.

Unlimited Secure VPN
Identity monitoring & credit score tracking
Password manager
File shredder
Web protection browser extension
Parental controls
Pricing

Introductory pricing is competitive for unlimited devices, but the renewal jump is one of the steeper ones in this category.

UI / UX

The dashboard packs in a lot of modules — protection, identity, VPN — which can feel cluttered for users who just want core antivirus.

Frequently asked questions
Select Total Protection plans support unlimited devices per household; lower tiers cap at 5 or 10.