Essentials 1 Device
$37.49 first year; $49.99 list price
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Consumer antivirus and internet security plan for one device. The official page displays a first-year promotional price and a regular annual price.
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Webroot SecureAnywhere
Webroot SecureAnywhere is a cloud-based antivirus and internet security product, now marketed primarily as Webroot Essentials.
Editorial overview
Aggregated Overview
Webroot provides antivirus, ransomware, anti-phishing, web filtering, firewall, network monitoring, password protection, and mobile coverage across major desktop and mobile platforms. Independent review scores are positive, but the Capterra sample is small and G2 aggregates several Webroot products.
This profile combines documented product information and independent evidence where available. It is not a hands-on test unless TechZella explicitly identifies one.
Overview
Webroot SecureAnywhere is a cloud-based antivirus and internet security product from Webroot, an OpenText company. The current consumer product page identifies Webroot Essentials as the new name for SecureAnywhere products.
The software protects Windows PCs, Macs, Android devices, iPhones, iPads, tablets, and Chromebooks. Its protection layers include malware detection, ransomware protection, web filtering, anti-phishing, a firewall, network monitoring, and password protection.
Webroot also provides a web account portal for managing protected devices. The product is designed for individuals and households, while Webroot separately offers business endpoint products for organizations and managed service providers.
Webroot SecureAnywhere Decision Snapshot
A quick way to understand who this product may suit, where its limits matter, and which facts are most relevant before you compare alternatives.
Platforms
Android, Chromebook, iOS, macOS, Web, Windows
TechZella assessment
8.2/10
Webroot SecureAnywhere Pros & Cons
Pros
- Supports Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and Chromebook devices.
- Includes antivirus, ransomware, anti-phishing, web filtering, firewall, and network monitoring features.
- Offers 1-, 3-, and 5-device consumer plans.
- Provides a 14-day PC and Mac free trial.
- Uses a cloud-based protection model with fast scans and a lightweight client design.
Cons
- SecureAnywhere is no longer the primary consumer product name, which may complicate product comparisons.
- Higher-level identity, VPN, parental-control, and backup features require separate packages.
- No publicly documented consumer API or integration catalog was identified.
- The G2 rating aggregates multiple Webroot products rather than only SecureAnywhere.
- Capterra's consumer review sample is small, with 14 reviews.
Security & Privacy
For security-sensitive software, TechZella focuses on documented architecture, authentication, data handling, deployment and privacy details that can affect a buying decision. This is product research, not an independent security audit.
Security posture at a glance
| Deployment | Desktop software, mobile applications, and web account portal |
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Security claims are presented only when supported by documented sources. The presence of this section does not constitute a penetration test, certification or independent security audit.
Webroot SecureAnywhere Pricing & Plans
Essentials 3 Device
$52.49 first year; $69.99 list price
year
Consumer plan for three devices, including antivirus, web protection, firewall, network monitoring, and password protection.
Check current pricing →Essentials 5 Device
$67.49 first year; $89.99 list price
year
Consumer plan for five devices with the same core Essentials protection features.
Check current pricing →Free Trial
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14 days
Webroot offers a 14-day free trial for its PC and Mac antivirus software.
Check current pricing →Pricing may change. Verify current plans on the vendor's website.
Webroot SecureAnywhere Features
Threat Protection
- Antivirus protection
- Anti-malware protection
- Ransomware protection
- Real-time threat detection
- Cloud-based threat analysis
Web and Network Security
- Advanced web filtering
- Real-time anti-phishing
- Web Threat Shield
- Firewall
- Network monitor
Privacy and Identity
- Password and login protection
- Breach monitoring on supported mobile platforms
- Text scam detection on supported Android devices
Device Coverage
- Windows protection
- macOS protection
- Android mobile security
- iOS security
- Chromebook protection
Management and Support
- Web account for managing protected devices
- Separate release notes for PC, Mac, Android, and iOS
- Consumer support and knowledge base
Integrations and API
- No publicly documented consumer API identified
- No standard consumer integration catalog identified
- Business Webroot products separately advertise RMM and PSA integrations
Webroot SecureAnywhere Specifications
| Product status | Current consumer product name is Webroot Essentials; SecureAnywhere is the former product name |
|---|---|
| Deployment | Desktop software, mobile applications, and web account portal |
| Supported desktop platforms | Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11, macOS 14, macOS 15, macOS 26 |
| Supported mobile platforms | Android 11 or later and iOS 15 or later |
| Supported device types | PCs, Macs, smartphones, tablets, and Chromebooks |
| Free trial | 14 days for PC and Mac antivirus software |
| Integrations | No publicly documented consumer integrations identified |
| API | No publicly documented consumer API identified |
| Billing | Annual subscription |
| Vendor ownership | Webroot, an OpenText company |
| Headquarters | Broomfield, Colorado, United States |
Alternatives
Comparable antivirus products include Bitdefender Antivirus Plus, Norton AntiVirus Plus, McAfee Antivirus, ESET NOD32 Antivirus, Malwarebytes Premium, and Trend Micro Antivirus+ Security.
Bitdefender and ESET are common alternatives for users prioritizing traditional malware protection and independent testing coverage. Norton and McAfee compete with broader consumer security bundles. Malwarebytes is a comparable option for malware-focused protection and remediation.
Our evidence-based assessment
TechZella Score
A proprietary editorial score based on product capabilities, usability, value, performance, support and user sentiment evidence.
8.2/10Moderate confidence
Webroot provides antivirus, ransomware, anti-phishing, web filtering, firewall, network monitoring, password protection, and mobile coverage across major desktop and mobile platforms. Independent review scores are positive, but the Capterra sample is small and G2 aggregates several Webroot products.
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.
Webroot SecureAnywhere FAQs
Answers begin with the clearest available response, followed by the context that helps you act on it.
What is Webroot SecureAnywhere called now?
Webroot says Webroot Essentials is the new name for its SecureAnywhere consumer products. Existing subscriptions may still be renewed.
Does Webroot SecureAnywhere have a free trial?
Yes. Webroot offers a 14-day free trial for its antivirus software on PC and Mac.
Which platforms does Webroot support?
The current Essentials requirements list Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11, macOS 14, macOS 15, macOS 26, Android 11 or later, and iOS 15 or later. Webroot also lists Chromebook protection.
Does Webroot provide an API?
No publicly documented API for the consumer SecureAnywhere or Essentials product was identified in the reviewed official documentation.
Does Webroot integrate with other software?
No standard consumer integration catalog was identified. Webroot business products separately advertise RMM and PSA integrations.
How many devices can one subscription cover?
Current Essentials plans cover one, three, or five devices. Broader Webroot packages use different device limits.
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