Alternatives to F-Secure Total
Consumer security suite bundling antivirus, VPN and a password manager. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
The original
F-Secure Total
Consumer security suite bundling antivirus, VPN and a password manager.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as F-Secure Total.
Acronis True Image
Personal backup application from Acronis that combines image-based backup with anti-malware protection.
Acronis True Image pairs anti-malware with full-system image backup on Windows and macOS, but drops the VPN, password manager and mobile coverage.
ClamAV
An open source antivirus engine, used mostly for scanning mail servers and file shares rather than desktops.
ClamAV is a free open-source antivirus engine, but it is aimed at scanning servers and lacks real-time desktop protection, VPN and password manager.
Norton 360
A paid security suite combining antivirus, a VPN, identity protection and scam detection.
Norton 360 is a paid subscription bundling antivirus, VPN and identity protection with AI-based scam detection on the same four platforms, but it requires a Norton account to download.
Bitdefender Total Security
A paid consumer antivirus suite with malware scanning, ransomware protection and a firewall.
Bitdefender Total Security is a paid suite with malware scanning, ransomware protection and a firewall across several devices, though its listing mentions no bundled VPN or password manager.
Microsoft Defender
Microsoft's security app for individuals and families, part of a Microsoft 365 subscription.
Microsoft Defender is included with Microsoft 365 subscriptions and adds dark web monitoring and a family dashboard, but it requires a Microsoft account and ties protection to Microsoft's cloud.
ESET HOME Security
A commercial antivirus and internet security suite for home computers and phones.
ESET HOME Security is a paid suite with anti-phishing and payment protection that also runs on Linux, but its listing does not mention a bundled VPN or password manager.
Malwarebytes
An anti-malware scanner with real-time protection, VPN and scam detection for computers and phones.
Malwarebytes combines malware scanning, VPN and scam detection on Windows, macOS, Android and iOS with a free tier, although most protection features require a paid plan.
Avast Free Antivirus
A free antivirus for Windows, Mac and Android from Avast, alongside optional paid products.
Avast Free Antivirus provides free antivirus on Windows, macOS and Android without a VPN or password manager, and it promotes paid products from within the free offer.
Also worth comparing
These listings name F-Secure Total as their own alternative, so the relationship runs both ways.
Kaspersky Premium
A commercial antivirus and internet security suite for home users, sold by Kaspersky.
F-Secure Total bundles antivirus, VPN and a password manager under one subscription across desktop and mobile devices.
McAfee Total Protection
A commercial antivirus and online protection suite with firewall, web protection and identity features.
F-Secure Total bundles antivirus, VPN and a password manager across desktop and mobile devices under one subscription.
Sophos Home
Antivirus for Windows and macOS home users, with protection managed remotely for the whole family.
F-Secure Total is a paid subscription bundling antivirus, VPN and a password manager across Windows, macOS, Android and iOS from one account.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
Aura
Paid subscription service that protects individuals and families from identity theft, scams and online threats.
Identity Guard
Paid identity theft protection service with fraud monitoring, credit monitoring and insurance coverage.
GlassWire
Network monitor and firewall with a visual traffic history.
Portmaster
Shows every connection each application makes and lets you block any of them, with sensible defaults already set.
Have I Been Pwned
A service that checks whether your email address or password appeared in known data breaches.
NetGuard
No-root Android firewall that blocks internet access per app.
