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Compare McAfee vs. Norton Antivirus Software

What’s the difference between McAfee Anti-Virus Software and Norton Anti-Virus Software? See how our editors compare the two companies below.
Last Updated: April 23, 2024
McAfee Anti-Virus Software
4.7 / 5 - Excellent
#2 in Antivirus Software
Norton Anti-Virus Software
4.8 / 5 - Excellent
#1 in Antivirus Software
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Key Facts

  • 30 day Money Back Guarantee
  • Two way firewall
  • McAfee Shredder
  • McAfee Quick Clean
  • Vulnerability Scanner
  • Network Intrusion Security
  • Social network protection
  • 100% Guarantee: Your money back if they fail to remove a virus!
  • Protects your PC, Mac, smartphone and tablet
  • Defends against viruses, spyware and malware
  • Stops online threats before they can do damage
  • Grows with you and your devices to fit your changing needs
  • Block spam, unsafe websites, and unwanted calls/texts
  • 24/7 free support

ConsumersAdvocate.org Ratings

4.7 / 5 - Average
5.0/5
Features and Cost
4.8/5
System Compatibility
5.0/5
Customer Service
4.8 / 5 - Average
5.0/5
Features and Cost
4.8/5
System Compatibility
5.0/5
Customer Service

Customer Reviews

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6.6 / 10 - Very good
25%
5 stars
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4 stars
25%
3 stars
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2 stars
25%
1 stars

Final Verdict

Norton Anti-Virus Software has a higher overall rating than McAfee Anti-Virus Software. Norton scores better than McAfee across: System Compatibility, and Help and Support. Both companies score similarly on Features and Cost, System Compatibility, and Customer Service.


Customer Comments & Reviews

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Frank
4/29/2019
Norton Anti-Virus Software review
I have always had good results with Norton 360, when my computer was hacked once, I called them and they accessed my computer and remover the ransomware ! I am going back to Norton, when my Best Buy Webroot expires, got it with our new computers. Not really confident with Webroot ! I scan with their three options, every night before shutting system down, yet still have the appearance of someone controlling my screen sometime, I scan then an nothing is found ! ?


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Julus
1/29/2018
Norton Anti-Virus Software review
When Norton was Norton and not part of Symantec you couldn't get a better product. Now it's taken what ,20yrs to get back to that


James V
10/12/2016
Norton Anti-Virus Software review
I've had Norton for all my security systems at work and at home. They always do a good job at protecting my computer and it's at a reasonable price. Never had any problems with them. Would continue to use them in the future.