Antivirus
What Norton, McAfee and Bitdefender cost in Australia, first year and renewal.
| Name | Category | Cheapest monthly plan | Cheapest annual plan | Prices checked on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McAfee | Antivirus | $16.99 | $169.99 | |
| Bitdefender | Antivirus | $50.00 | ||
| Norton | Antivirus | $59.99 |
Norton AntiVirus Plus costs A$59.99 for the first year, and Norton 360 starts at A$89.99, renewing at A$104.99 to A$194.99. Bitdefender plans start at A$50 for the first year against higher list prices, and McAfee Total Protection costs A$169.99 a year in the Australian App Store. All prices include GST.
Most antivirus suites sell the first year at a discount and renew at a higher list price; both prices are shown. See our antivirus guide.
Questions
What is the cheapest antivirus in Australia? Bitdefender Antivirus Plus for three devices, at A$50 for the first year (list price A$79.99).
Do antivirus prices go up at renewal? Usually. Norton 360 Deluxe, for example, costs A$99.99 for the first year and renews at A$149.99.
Is McAfee cheaper on its website than in the App Store? App Store prices are full prices, while McAfee’s own website often discounts the first year.
Sources
Prices on these pages come from the Australian App Store, which shows in-app subscriptions in AUD including GST, and from each service’s own Australian website. Every service page lists the pages we used and the date we checked them. Prices change often; the price at checkout is the one that counts.