Does the price really go up after year one?

Yes, TotalAV's aggressive introductory pricing is followed by a notably higher renewal rate.

Is TotalAV's VPN unlimited?

Yes, on the Total Security plan the bundled VPN has no data cap.

Does TotalAV have a free version?

Yes, a free tier offers on-demand scanning, without real-time protection.

Is TotalAV as good as Bitdefender or Norton?

It's a solid budget option, but independent lab scores trail the top-tier suites slightly.

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TotalAV Antivirus Pro

Budget-friendly suite with an approachable, beginner-focused interface

TotalAV trades some raw lab-test polish for an unusually approachable interface and aggressive first-year pricing, making it a fine budget pick for less technical users.

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Overall score

8.2

out of 10

Price

Free · $19.00 first year (Total Security)

Platforms

Windows, Mac, Android, iOS

Best for

Home

Support

24/7 live chat

Protection Rate94%

TotalAV's engine performs solidly in independent tests, a notch below the very top scorers but well within a safe, usable range.

Performance Impact93%

Performance impact is moderate; the bundled tune-up tools can help offset slowdown on older machines.

Pros

✓Very low first-year introductory pricing

✓Beginner-friendly dashboard with plain-language guidance

✓Unlimited VPN and password manager on Total Security

✓Useful free on-demand malware scanner

Cons

–Renewal price jumps considerably after the first year

–Detection scores trail the top-tier suites slightly

–Some upsell pressure during setup

Features

Total Security bundles a real-time scanner, VPN, password manager, and system tune-up tools — good value for the first-year price.

Real-time & on-demand malware scanning

System Tune-Up optimization tools

TotalAV VPN (unlimited on Total Security)

Password vault

Ad blocker browser extension

Cloud-based scanning

Pricing

The first-year price is one of the most aggressive in this category, but renewal rates increase substantially — plan to reassess annually.

UI / UX

The dashboard uses plain language and a simple health score, making it approachable for first-time antivirus buyers.

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Reviewed by

Elena Cross · Senior Malware Analyst

Frequently asked questions

Yes, its dashboard and setup flow are designed to be approachable for non-technical users.