TotalAV is an all-in-one antivirus and digital-security suite built on the Avira detection engine — pairing malware defense with a VPN, password manager, and system clean-up tools across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.
TotalAV bundles the protective layers most people otherwise buy separately — antivirus, privacy, and performance — into a single dashboard.
Continuously scans files and processes, blocking malware, trojans, and ransomware before they can run.
Watches for the encryption behaviour ransomware relies on and shuts it down before your files are locked.
Flags phishing, spoofed, and scam websites in real time so risky links never load in the first place.
A built-in VPN with 30+ countries masks your IP and encrypts traffic on public Wi-Fi and beyond.
Generates and stores strong, unique passwords in an encrypted vault that syncs across devices.
Clears junk files, finds duplicates, and manages start-up apps to free disk space and speed things up.
Unknown files are analysed in the cloud for fast verdicts on zero-day and emerging threats.
Monitors data breaches and alerts you if your email or details surface in a known leak.
A single licence protects multiple computers, phones, and tablets from one cloud dashboard.
Protection isn't a single wall — it's a sequence of checks that catch threats at different stages of an attack.
WebShield stops dangerous and phishing sites loading before any payload reaches your device.
Every downloaded or opened file is checked against the Avira engine's threat signatures.
Anything unrecognised is uploaded for instant cloud analysis to catch zero-day threats.
Confirmed threats are isolated and deleted, then logged so you can review what was stopped.
Pricing shown reflects typical first-year promotional rates. TotalAV is sold annually, renews at a higher rate, and is backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Prices are promotional first-year estimates and change frequently — always confirm the current rate and renewal terms on totalav.com.
Win 10 & 11
Intel & Apple Silicon
iPhone & iPad
Phones & tablets
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There's a free version that handles on-demand scans and system clean-up, but full always-on real-time protection, the VPN, and the password manager require a paid plan. The free tier is best thought of as a starting point rather than complete coverage.
TotalAV is developed by Total Security Limited, with a US entity based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its core malware detection is powered by the well-established Avira scanning engine.
Reviewers consistently report a light footprint. Scans run quickly — a quick scan finishes in minutes — and real-time protection runs quietly in the background with little noticeable impact on everyday use.
Like most antivirus brands, TotalAV offers a large first-year discount and then renews at its standard rate. Check the renewal price before you buy, and remember you can disable auto-renew in your account or cancel within the 30-day money-back window.
TotalAV offers a 30-day money-back guarantee on its annual plans. Cancellation and refund requests are handled through your account dashboard or its support team on the official totalav.com site.