Microsoft Defender Antivirus
Always FreeYou might be paying for: Norton ($80–$120/year), McAfee ($90–$120/year)
Real-time malware protection built into your computer — for no monthly fee.
What you get
- ✓Real-time scanning
- ✓Cloud-based protection
- ✓Firewall
- ✓Ransomware protection
- ✓Parental controls
What's different from the paid version
Independent testing labs now rank Microsoft Defender alongside paid antivirus products. It's no longer the weak default it was a decade ago. Most cybersecurity professionals say you don't need third-party antivirus anymore.
Perfect for
Every Windows user. Stop paying for Norton.