McAfee offers three introductory annual plans ranging from $34.99 (Essential) to $79.99 (McAfee+ Advanced) per year. These subscriptions bundle antivirus, identity monitoring, and privacy tools for individual users.
McAfee Antivirus costs between $34.99 and $79.99 per year with three featured plans: Essential at $34.99/yr, McAfee+ Premium at $44.99/yr, and McAfee+ Advanced at $79.99/yr.
Here’s a deeper look at what each plan provides, based on the introductory annual pricing for one user.
Essential
Price: $34.99 /yr (was $119.99)
Websites Supported: 5 devices
Best For: Basic protection
Refund Policy: Not explicitly stated
Other Features:
- New! Scam Detector
- Antivirus
The Essential plan is your basic starting point for device security. It gives you core antivirus protection and the new Scam Detector across five devices. If you only need foundational protection and don't require advanced identity monitoring, this is a solid choice.
McAfee+™ Premium
Price: $44.99 /yr (was $149.99)
Websites Supported: All devices
Best For: Enhanced device and privacy protection
Refund Policy: Not explicitly stated
Other Features:
- Scam Detector and Antivirus
- Personal Data Cleanup (scans)
- Online Account Cleanup (scans)
This plan steps up your coverage significantly by protecting all your devices. It adds privacy cleanup tools, though they are in 'scan only' mode at this level. You should choose Premium if you have many devices and want to start managing your online privacy, but don't need full identity theft support.
McAfee+™ Advanced
Price: $79.99 /yr (was $199.99)
Websites Supported: All devices
Best For: Comprehensive identity and financial security
Refund Policy: Not explicitly stated
Other Features:
- Personal Data Cleanup (full-service)
- Up to $1M identity theft coverage
- 1-bureau credit & monthly scores
- Security freeze
- Bank & credit card transaction monitoring
McAfee+ Advanced is labeled the "Best Value" plan. It delivers full-service cleanup for your personal data and includes robust identity theft features. You get crucial data monitoring and a security freeze option. This plan is ideal if comprehensive identity protection and financial monitoring are your top priorities. It's the highest level of individual coverage offered.
If you want to try the software before committing, McAfee mentions a free antivirus trial is available. All displayed prices are special introductory rates for the first year, so remember to check renewal costs when signing up!