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Bitdefender

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Cybersecurity suite with antivirus, VPN, and anti-scam protection for all major platforms

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  • Deployment Hybrid
  • Starting price $29.99/year (first year)
  • Free trial Available
  • Best for Freelancers, Startups, SMEs

What is Bitdefender?

Bitdefender is a cybersecurity company with its global headquarters in Bucharest, Romania, founded in 2001. Its consumer lineup starts with a free antivirus scanner and scales up through Total Security, Premium Security, and Ultimate Security, adding a VPN, password manager, anti-tracker, webcam protection, and parental controls at higher tiers. All paid plans defend against viruses, ransomware, and network attacks using the same detection engine used in Bitdefender's business products.

Bitdefender's higher tiers add AI powered scam detection across email, chat, and SMS, plus identity protection with credit monitoring through Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion on the Ultimate Security Plus plan. The software runs on Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS, and subscribers manage devices through the Bitdefender Central web portal. A 30 day trial and money back guarantee are available on paid plans.

Key Features of Bitdefender

Bitdefender lists 10 documented features, including Real-time antivirus, anti-malware, and ransomware protection, Advanced threat defense using behavioral detection and Privacy firewall and network threat prevention. The list below covers what the product does rather than how it is marketed.

  • Real-time antivirus, anti-malware, and ransomware protection
  • Advanced threat defense using behavioral detection
  • Privacy firewall and network threat prevention
  • Password manager
  • VPN (200MB/day on Total Security, unlimited on Premium/Ultimate)
  • Webcam and microphone monitoring
  • Anti-tracker browser extension and ad blocker
  • Parental controls with content filtering and location tracking
  • AI-powered scam and email protection
  • Dark web and identity monitoring with credit bureau checks (Ultimate tiers)

Bitdefender Pricing

Bitdefender lists 4 plans, from $29.99 to $119.99.

Antivirus Plus

$29.99/year (first year)

3 devices

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Entry-level antivirus for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. Renews at a higher standard rate.

Total Security

$59.99/year (first year)

5 devices, 1 account

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Also offered as a 2-year term at $119.99. Renews at a higher standard rate after the first term.

Premium Security

$79.99/year (first year)

5 devices, 1 account

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Adds unlimited VPN traffic and AI-powered scam and email protection. Renews at a higher standard rate.

Ultimate Security Plus

$119.99/year (first year)

5 devices, 1 account

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Adds dark web monitoring, credit monitoring, and identity theft insurance. Renews at a higher standard rate.

Bitdefender Specifications

Bitdefender is available on web app, Windows and macOS and has iOS and Android apps. It has a free trial and has a free plan.

Deployment
  • Hybrid
Billing cycle
Yearly
Desktop
  • Web App
  • Windows
  • macOS
Mobile
  • iOS
  • Android
Languages
  • English
Built for
  • Freelancers
  • Startups
  • SMEs
Support
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Live Support
  • Tickets
Integrations
Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion (credit monitoring on Ultimate Security Plus)
Public API
No
Free trial
Yes
Free plan
Yes
Runs in browser
No
Customisable
Yes
Website
bitdefender.com

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Bitdefender FAQs

Yes. Bitdefender Antivirus Free Edition provides core real-time antivirus protection for Windows at no cost, though it lacks features such as ransomware remediation, Safepay secure browsing, and VPN found in paid plans.

Bitdefender lists Bucharest, Romania as its global headquarters and R&D hub, alongside a North American business hub in San Antonio, Texas.

Individual plans typically cover up to 5 devices under one account, while Family plans cover up to 25 devices across 5 accounts.

Total Security covers core antivirus, firewall, and parental controls. Premium Security adds unlimited VPN traffic and scam and email protection. Ultimate Security adds dark web monitoring and an identity protection score, and Ultimate Security Plus adds credit monitoring and identity theft insurance.

No. Listed prices are first-year introductory rates. Bitdefender states renewal pricing may be higher and that it emails customers before an automatic renewal is charged.