Price When Reviewed

5 devices: $49.95/yr

Best Prices Today: Trend Micro Maximum Security

When we last looked at Trend Micro Maximum Security, it won our favor with a simple interface and strong features. But in the years that have since passed, this antivirus suite has lost its ability to compete with rivals like Avast , AVG , and Norton .

It offers fewer features from similarly priced competing software, with several notable ones that disappoint. Its ability to catch offline threats ranks nearly dead last in benchmark results. And it can be buggy — to the point of not working.

Where this app once shone for its beginner-friendly vibe, you now have reason to seriously consider alternatives instead.

Further reading: See our roundup of the best antivirus software for Windows PCs

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