Compare Bitdefender vs. McAfee Antivirus Software
What’s the difference between Bitdefender Anti-Virus Software and McAfee™ Antivirus Software? See how our editors compare the two companies below.
Last Updated: December 23, 2024
Key Facts
- 30 day free trial
- Highly scalable solution
- Two-way firewall
- Parental control
- Low computer performance impact
- Password management feature
- More secure online banking
- Auto pilot
All-in-One Antivirus, Identity & Device Protection
- Antivirus (Unlimited Devices) & Secure VPN
- Advanced Identity & Credit Monitoring
- Works with Windows, macOS, Android & iOS
- 30-day Money Back Guarantee
Final Verdict
Bitdefender Anti-Virus Software has a higher overall rating than McAfee™ Antivirus Software. Bitdefender scores better than McAfee across: Features and Cost, System Compatibility, Customer Service, and Help and Support. Both companies score similarly on System Compatibility.
Customer Comments & Reviews
Bitdefender Anti-Virus Software review
Much better option that some of the other crap out there. And they don't spam you.
Bitdefender Anti-Virus Software review
I have to say this Antivirus program is great. I have used it for a year never have a problem at all. I have visited sites that are risky and right away Bitdefender alerts me about the risk. When I bootup my pc bitdefender right away scanned. I don't even find it to be expensive I have to say so far so good no problem. Firewall is excellent.
Bitdefender Anti-Virus Software review
I'm no guru but have safely used PC's since b4 hacking bcame such a pastime.
If I was writing a review of the 2017 AVG offering I would be giving that 2 Stars. The GUI on all of the AntiVirus products by all of the major contenders has tended to suck more each year as the industry marketing continues, year after year, to amp up the paranoia.
The more arrogant these companies have gotten, the more they have dumbed down the GUI's, and taken control away from end users.
With Bitdefender, as I type this, there is TSR program running on my system that that apparently now handles Firefox password management tasks. To turn that off, naturally you would go to the AV interface (GUI) and deselect that option. Bzzzzzt. Wrong. No. "Naturally" when you pay $60 for AV software, the AV software assumes full reign over your system, sniffs out which browser is your default, and, if they have properly kept up with the browser companies whims, installs your new "free fluff" compimentary passoword manager, not "as" a "password manager" but rather as a spankitty new, whiz bang "app" (because all four syllables is way too wicked inefficient. I guess.), disguised under the name Bitdefender Wallet. This is the only way to get the TSR to stop. Through the browsers add-on section.
This is one of about a dozen examples of how the software installs, but you have too few options by which to intereact with it. Unfortunately today user friendly means placing obscene amounts of trust in companies that don't even bother to hire technical writers anymore.
