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Bitdefender Antivirus Free vs Bitdefender Total Security: catalog facts
Bitdefender Antivirus FreeBitdefender Total Security
Free

Free with no time limit; paid Bitdefender products add more protection.

Paid

Paid subscription, with renewal discounts for existing customers.

Windows Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
  • Free with no time limit or credit card
  • Simple installation in a few steps
  • Malware scanning, ransomware protection and firewall in one suite
  • Covers multiple devices in a household
  • Windows only
  • Basic protection; extra features require a paid upgrade
  • Paid subscription
  • Closed source
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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