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Cloud-based antivirus with identity, VPN and cloud storage bundles

75.5
Score in best antivirus software
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Ranked 11 of 11 in best antivirus software

Cloud-based antivirus for PCs, Macs, phones and Chromebooks, with identity, VPN and password tools in its bundles. Free trials are offered, but there is no free antivirus, and some features work only on iOS and Android.

Best for Families who want one subscription across devices

About Webroot

Webroot describes its antivirus as cloud-based, with machine-learning detection and a small footprint on the device, according to its site. The product lineup includes Antivirus Protection Essentials for a set number of devices, Premium Antivirus Protection, Total Protection with identity features, and Secure VPN as a separate product.

Plans cover PCs, Macs, smartphones, Chromebooks and tablets, and the site notes that some features work only on iOS and Android. Free trials are offered from the downloads page, and paid plans are priced by device count, so compare the device limit and the included tools before buying.

Key features

  • Cloud-based antivirus
  • Chromebook support
  • Secure VPN
  • Password manager
  • Identity protection bundles

Strengths

  • Covers PCs, Macs, phones and Chromebooks
  • Bundles identity, VPN and password tools

Limits

  • No free antivirus, only free trials
  • Some features work only on iOS and Android

Where Webroot ranks

How Webroot compares

ProductScorePricePlatformsFree versionExtra tools
#7Avira80.0Free plan, paid upgradesWindowsmacOSAndroidiOSYesPaid Prime plans
#8Trend Micro79.5SubscriptionWindowsmacOSAndroidiOSChromeOSNoPasswords in top suite; VPN sold separately
#9ClamAV78.5Free and open sourceWindowsmacOSLinuxYesNone; engine only
#10F-Secure77.5SubscriptionWindowsmacOSiOSAndroidNoVPN, ID and scam protection products
#11Webroot75.5SubscriptionWindowsmacOSAndroidiOSChromeOSNoIdentity, VPN, password manager, cloud storage

The full comparison table for best antivirus software has all 11 products.

Alternatives to Webroot

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Questions about Webroot

Is Webroot free?
Webroot is a paid product (subscription). Paid plans priced by device count; free trials offered.
Is Webroot open source?
No. Webroot is proprietary software; its source code is not public.
Which platforms does Webroot support?
Webroot is available on: Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, ChromeOS.
What is Webroot best for?
Families who want one subscription across devices. In our ranking of antivirus software it is number 11 of 11 with a score of 75.5.
What are the best alternatives to Webroot?
The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Bitdefender, Microsoft Defender Antivirus, Malwarebytes, ESET.

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