TotalAV

TotalAV is a consumer cybersecurity suite developed and operated by Total Security Limited. The company launched TotalAV for Windows in 2016 and later expanded support across macOS, Android, iOS, and Fire HD.

The product combines malware scanning with real-time protection, phishing and malicious-site blocking, ransomware safeguards, breach monitoring, VPN access, ad blocking, password management, and system-cleanup tools. Feature availability varies by subscription tier and operating system.

TotalAV scans files and applications for viruses, trojans, spyware, adware, ransomware, and other malware. Paid plans add real-time monitoring that checks activity in the background.

WebShield helps identify phishing, spoofed, scam, and malicious websites. The suite also includes scheduled scans, quarantine controls, cloud-based file analysis, system tune-up utilities, disk cleanup, browser cleanup, and duplicate-file discovery.

Higher plans include Safe Browsing VPN, Total Password, Total Adblock, and data-breach monitoring. The iOS application does not operate as a traditional antivirus scanner, according to the vendor’s support documentation.

TotalAV’s official comparison page lists three annual plans. TotalAV Plus costs $99 per year for four devices, Internet Security costs $129 per year for six devices, and Total Security costs $149 per year for eight devices.

The vendor currently advertises introductory first-year offers below those regular renewal prices. Promotional pricing is limited to the initial term, and subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled. TotalAV also offers a free download for on-demand scanning and malware removal, while some premium features may be available through limited trials.

Pros:

• Supports Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and Fire HD.
• Combines antivirus, web protection, privacy, and cleanup tools.
• Offers a free scanning and malware-removal option.
• Provides multi-device plans with up to eight covered devices.
• Publishes a centralized help center and account portal.

Cons:

• Regular renewal prices are substantially higher than promotional first-year offers.
• Feature coverage differs between operating systems and subscription tiers.
• Technical support is restricted to active subscribers.
• No public developer API or broad integration catalog was identified.
• The iOS app does not provide traditional antivirus scanning.

Comparable consumer security products include Bitdefender Antivirus, Norton 360, McAfee+, Avast Premium Security, Malwarebytes Premium, and AVG Internet Security. These alternatives also combine malware protection with varying mixes of identity monitoring, VPN access, web filtering, and device optimization.

Does TotalAV have a free version?
TotalAV offers free downloads for on-demand scans and malware removal. Real-time protection and several advanced tools require a paid plan or applicable trial.

What platforms does TotalAV support?
The vendor lists Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Fire HD compatibility. Windows system requirements vary by application version.

Does TotalAV provide a free trial?
TotalAV’s terms state that limited free trials may be offered at the vendor’s discretion. The public terms do not specify one universal trial duration.

Does TotalAV have an API?
No public API documentation was identified in the vendor’s official product and support materials.

Does TotalAV integrate with other software?
No broad third-party integration catalog was identified. The product instead bundles related services, including Total Password, Total Adblock, Safe Browsing VPN, and Total WebShield.

How does TotalAV billing work?
Subscriptions automatically renew at the applicable regular rate unless the customer disables renewal. The vendor publishes refund windows that vary by billing period.