Cylance Smart Antivirus Software Review
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Cylance Smart Antivirus blends the company's trademark AI technology with affordable, straightforward pricing. The product advertises pioneering antivirus technology, discounts for loyal customers, no unnecessary features or bloatware, and free product support. Customers can interact with the software through its web-based dashboard.
Features
All three of Cylance Smart Antivirus' plans come with the exact same features. The only difference is the price and number of device licenses included with them:
- Proactive Protection from Future Threats: Detect & prevent future viruses, malware & ransomware without needing updates.
- Easy-to-Use: View & manage the protection on all your devices from any web browser.
- No More Lists: No need to download daily virus lists or security patches. Protects proactively without hard drive scans.
- No More Interruptions: Minimal impact to system or network performance & no annoying pop-ups.
- 100% Guarantee: 30-day Money Back Satisfaction Guarantee.
Pricing
Every subscription to Cylance's Smart Antivirus comes with a 30-day money back guarantee. Different plans are available depending on the number of licenses desired.
Personal 1 Device Plans
Cylance Smart Antivirus' most basic plan is limited to use on one device only. It is ideal for customers with a single PC or Mac device that they need to protect.
Multi-license Plans
For people who want to protect more than a single device, Cylance offers Household and Family packages, which come with additional licenses. The Household plan comes with four additional device licenses for a total of five, whereas the family package includes 9 additional licenses for a total of 10.
2-Year and Renewal Discounts
Cylance rewards users that subscribe to its plans for two years instead of one with a discount. The company also does this for its customers who renew their subscription after the first year. The prices after the discount are as follows:
- 1 device: $1.99 per month
- Up to 5 devices: $4.99 per month
- Up to 10 devices: $3.99 per month
Operating System Requirements
Windows
- Windows 7, 8, 8.1 or 10
- 2GB memory
- 500 MB available disk space
- Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1
- Internet browser
- Internet connection to register product
- Local admin rights to install software
Macintosh
- OS X Mavericks
- OS X Yosemite
- OS X El Capitan
- macOS Sierra
- macOS High Sierra
- macOS Mojave
- 2GB Memory
- 500 MB Available Disk Space
- Internet browser
- Internet connection to register product
- Local admin rights to install software
Support Services
- Phone Support
- Knowledge Base
- 24/7 Live Chat
- Step-By-Step Guides
- FAQs
- Tutorials
Summary
Cylance's Smart Antivirus is a smart approach for the company, bringing an affordable alternative to its already well-known and acclaimed AI antivirus technology to consumers. The combination of its strong performance, low price and discounts, and very straightforward presentation make it a force to be reckoned with in the industry. We can recommend Cylance's Smart Antivirus for both individuals and groups, but also suggest customers who want an even more comprehensive or powerful AI-driven antivirus take a look at Cylance's other product solutions.
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- Intelligent threat protection through AI-driven technology
- Prevents both known and unknown malware pre-execution
- Compatible with Microsoft® and macOS
- Personal, household, and family plans
- No hidden costs, discounts available for loyal customers
- 30-day money back guarantee