Compare software

Microsoft Defender vs McAfee Total Protection: catalog facts
Microsoft Defender	McAfee Total Protection
Paid Included with a paid Microsoft 365 subscription, with a free trial available.	Paid Paid subscription, with a free antivirus trial.
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS	Windows
Manages security for several family members and devices from one dashboard Dark web monitoring for more than 60 types of personal information	Combines antivirus, firewall and web protection Includes basic identity protection
Requires a Microsoft account and a Microsoft 365 subscription Closed source, with protection tied to Microsoft's cloud services	Paid subscription Closed source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License: Proprietary
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.