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G Data Total Security

G DATA Total Security is a multi-device security suite with malware protection, firewall, password management, encrypted backups and mobile security tools.

8.1/10 TechZella Score
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G Data Total Security Decision Snapshot

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Platforms

Android, iOS, macOS, Windows

TechZella assessment

8.1/10

Overview

G DATA Total Security is a consumer security suite for protecting computers and mobile devices. It combines malware detection with firewall, anti-phishing, banking protection, parental controls, password management and backup features.

The product is developed by G DATA CyberDefense AG, a German cybersecurity company founded in Bochum in 1985. The company says its consumer products use DeepRay artificial intelligence and BEAST behavioral analysis to identify suspicious or previously unknown malware.

Capabilities

G Data Total Security Features

Threat Protection

  • Virus and malware protection
  • Ransomware protection
  • DeepRay AI-assisted malware detection
  • BEAST behavioral analysis
  • Anti-phishing protection
  • Anti-spam protection
  • Exploit protection

Windows Security

  • Firewall
  • Secure online banking and shopping
  • Parental controls
  • Device access control
  • Performance tuner
  • Cloud-connected virus scanner

Privacy and Data Protection

  • Password manager
  • Encrypted backups
  • Local and external backup storage
  • Cloud backup support for Google Drive, Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive and TeamDrive

macOS Protection

  • Real-time protection
  • Browser protection
  • Quarantine
  • Detection of Mac and Windows malware

Mobile Security

  • Android malware scanning
  • Mobile phishing protection
  • App control and password protection
  • Device tracking and alarm features
  • iOS integrated browser
  • iOS QR-code scanner

Administration and Support

  • My G DATA account for license and device management
  • 30-day Windows trial
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • 24/7 support advertised by the vendor
Product details

G Data Total Security Specifications

Product typeConsumer antivirus and internet security suite
Supported platformsWindows, macOS, Android and iOS components
Windows requirementsWindows 11, 10, 8.1 or 7 SP1; minimum 2 GB RAM; x86 or x64 CPU
macOS requirementsmacOS 11 or higher; minimum 2 GB RAM
Android requirementsAndroid 8 or higher
iOS requirementsiOS support listed in G DATA's 2023 multi-platform factsheet; version requirements may vary
IntegrationsGoogle Drive, Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive and TeamDrive for backup destinations
APINo public API documentation verified
Trial30-day Windows trial
Refund policy30-day money-back guarantee advertised
Company founded1985
HeadquartersBochum, Germany
Support availability24/7 support advertised
Plans & pricing

G Data Total Security Pricing & Plans

G DATA Total Security

From $49.95
year

Official shop starting price for the displayed entry configuration. Final pricing varies by device count, license term, taxes and renewal selection.

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Pricing may change. Verify current plans on the vendor's website.

Our evidence-based assessment

TechZella Score

A proprietary editorial score based on product capabilities, usability, value, performance, support and user sentiment evidence.

8.1/10Moderate confidence
Features8.7
Ease of Use7.9
Value for Money7.7
Performance8.5
Support8.2
User Sentiment7.5

The suite combines antivirus, ransomware protection, firewall, banking protection, parental controls, password management, encrypted backups and mobile security. AV-TEST recorded full scores for Total Security 25.5 in its August 2022 Windows 11 test. Independent consumer review coverage is limited, so sentiment confidence remains moderate.

Methodology v1.0. The assessment weighs feature coverage (25%), ease of use (15%), value for money (20%), performance (15%), support (10%) and user sentiment (15%), using researched product evidence and verified review evidence where available. It is a TechZella editorial assessment, not a direct user-review average.

Editorial assessment

G Data Total Security Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Broad Windows protection with firewall, banking security, parental controls and ransomware defense.
  • Includes password management and encrypted backup features.
  • Supports a multi-device security approach across desktop and mobile platforms.
  • Provides a 30-day Windows trial and 30-day money-back guarantee.
  • Recorded full AV-TEST protection, performance and usability scores for version 25.5 in August 2022.

Cons

  • Advanced functionality is concentrated in the Windows application.
  • Pricing changes with device count, license term, taxes and renewal settings.
  • No public API was identified for the consumer product.
  • Product-specific independent review coverage is limited.
  • Mobile features vary by operating system and application.
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FAQ

Does G DATA Total Security have a free trial?
Yes. G DATA provides a 30-day Windows trial through its official free-trial page.

Which platforms does it support?
Current product information lists Windows, macOS and Android requirements. G DATA’s multi-platform product factsheet also lists iOS security features, including an integrated browser, tracking tools and QR-code scanning.

Does it include a VPN?
The Total Security feature pages reviewed do not identify VPN access as a core Total Security feature. G DATA markets VPN separately.

Does it provide an API?
No public API documentation was found for the consumer Total Security product.

What cloud services can receive backups?
The product manual identifies Google Drive, Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive and TeamDrive as supported cloud backup destinations.

Is G DATA Total Security suitable for businesses?
Total Security is positioned as a consumer product. Organizations needing centralized administration should review G DATA’s separate business endpoint security products.