Reviews · Canada edition
Antivirus reviews
Who each security suite actually suits, where it falls short, and what's different for buyers in Canada — assessed against the same methodology.
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Norton review
Norton (Gen Digital)
Best all-in-one bundle
Pick Norton if you'll genuinely use the bundled VPN and backup — otherwise you're paying for extras you won't touch.
Windows · macOS · Android · iOS
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McAfee review
McAfee
Best for families & many devices
Pick McAfee if your priority is breadth — covering a mixed-OS household from one dashboard.
Windows · macOS · Android · iOS
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Avast review
Avast (Gen Digital)
Best familiar all-rounder
Pick Avast if you want a well-known all-rounder and don't mind the occasional upsell prompt.
Windows · macOS · Android · iOS
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TotalAV review
TotalAV (Protected.net)
Best simple, all-in-one setup
Pick TotalAV if you want a tidy, all-in-one package and value ease of use over deep control.
Windows · macOS · Android · iOS
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Avira review
Avira (Gen Digital)
Most complete free tier
Pick Avira if you want to start free with more than bare antivirus — and pay for Prime only if the household needs it.
Windows · macOS · Android · iOS
Best picks
The best antivirus in Canada, by the kind of user you are
All five suites ranked against one another, with a short buying guide.