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While this is a relatively new name in the antivirus industry, Total AV is one of the most capable products to date.
It is compatible with all the major platforms, offers a decent list of additional features, and has a friendly pricing policy.
As for protection (which should always be the #1 priority when shopping for an antivirus), TotalAV is a solid pick. Let us go ahead and talk in more detail about all the essential aspects.
Pros:
- Low system impact, works with older devices
- Fully compatible with Win, Mac, iOS, and Android
- One of the best prices with constant discounts
- Decent performance against malware
- Strong against phishing and ransomware
- Comes packed with dozens of tune-up tools
- Available as a free product
Cons:
- Hasn’t yet been tested by Independent Labs
- No real-time protection or firewall with Total AV Free
- Slow Quick Scan
Privacy and Security
Since this is a relatively new antivirus, no Total AV review includes any third-party test results, simply because they’re not available yet.
That means there’s no way for a regular user to compare its performance against the rivals. So, we ran our own series of tests, and it managed to enter the top-10.
While Total AV wasn’t as effective as Kaspersky or Norton, it did detect and eliminate 90% of the malicious files.
In the anti-ransomware and anti-phishing tests, it also proved to be reliable. Again, this antivirus isn’t the most effective one, but it will still be a reliable “wall of defense” against outside threats.
With above-average results, it is an excellent choice for users looking for reasonably-priced protection.
Ease of Use
As far as the most user-friendly and intuitive interfaces go, Total AV is right there among the leaders.
All the available apps are straightforward and require very little from the user. Just download the one you need, follow the on-screen instructions, and the antivirus will do the rest.
To access the most important sections of the software, just click the big button in the middle of the main dashboard.
They are available on the left side of the screen as well. Every single option clearly states what it does, and you can access scans, security settings, and optimization tools in two clicks.
Pricing, Money-Back Guarantee, Free Trial
Here are all the available Total AV packages with their prices:
- Essential Antivirus: $19.95/year
- Antivirus Pro: $39.95/year
- Ultimate Antivirus: $59.95/year
Total AV Free won’t protect you from threats in real-time; and, there’s no firewall with it. That makes it lag behind the more capable rivals like Kaspersky, Bitdefender, and Avast. But, as a starting point, it will still do.
The entry-level tier, Essential, will be a good pick if you only need protection for one single device.
On top of real-time protection against all known threats (including ransomware, phishing, and Trojans), it also features several optimization tools.
The list includes a Disc Cleaner, Performance/Tune-Up tools, a remote Firewall, WSE (Web Shield Extension), and a cleaner for the web browser.
Antivirus Pro can simultaneously protect up to three devices. Furthermore, it is packed with an Antivirus eBook and, more importantly, a Safe Password Vault.
Finally, Ultimate gives access to Smartphone Optimization and Protection tools, along with 24/7 priority support.
With protection for up to five connections, it should only be purchased if you want to secure several desktop and mobile devices. Other than that, Essential seems to be the best choice.
All three packages offer a 30-day MBG that allows the users to get a full refund within those 30 days. And, there’s a trial available: use it to see whether you like Total AV’s performance or not before committing to it.
Customer Service
Like all the other leading antivirus products, Total AV has an extensive knowledge base, along with a FAQ section.
For solving problems on your own, they can be quite helpful. There are also dozens of tutorials for using certain features of the software.
To get in direct contact with the support agents, use one of the following methods: email, phone calls, or Live Chat.
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