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Updated · Oct 2026 · 13 products

Best antivirus for families 2026

Families need antivirus that runs on multiple devices simultaneously and includes parental controls. Look for suites with a central management dashboard, safe search for children, and phishing protection for everyone. We compare solutions covering at least 5 devices with built-in VPN, password manager, and parental monitoring. All prices in CHF – first-year and renewal shown side by side.

#	Product	Price	Protection	Performance	Platforms
1	Avast Recognizable brand with broad device coverage 10 devices	CHF 37.90 CHF 74.90	—	—	Win Mac And iOS	Details
2	AVG Value-focused alternative with simple setup 10 devices	CHF 32.90 CHF 69.90	—	—	Win Mac And iOS	Details
3	Avira German quality with a strong free version 5 devices	CHF 59.90 CHF 99.90	—	—	Win Mac And iOS	Details
4	Bitdefender Powerful all-round protection with a rich feature set 5 devices	CHF 49.90 CHF 89.90	—	—	Win Mac And iOS	Details
5	F-Secure Finnish privacy champion for families 5 devices	CHF 59.90 CHF 89.90	—	—	Win Mac And iOS	Details
6	Intego The Mac specialist among antivirus solutions 1 device	CHF 49.90 CHF 49.90	—	—	Mac	Details
7	Kaspersky Top marks in protection and detection rates 5 devices	CHF 42.90 CHF 79.90	—	—	Win Mac And iOS	Details
8	McAfee Solid multi-device bundle for households 5 devices	CHF 39.90 CHF 84.90	—	—	Win Mac And iOS	Details
9	Microsoft Defender The built-in free baseline for Windows 1 device	CHF 0.00 CHF 0.00	—	—	Win	Details
10	Norton Strong bundle for families and feature-heavy buyers 5 devices	CHF 44.90 CHF 99.90	—	—	Win Mac And iOS	Details
11	Surfshark Antivirus VPN + antivirus in one affordable package Check the device limit with the provider	CHF 59.90 CHF 119.90	—	—	Win Mac And	Details
12	TotalAV Easy entry point with a strong beginner appeal 6 devices	CHF 29.90 CHF 94.90	—	—	Win Mac And iOS	Details
13	Trend Micro Strong web protection with focus on phishing defense 5 devices	CHF 39.90 CHF 69.90	—	—	Win Mac And iOS	Details

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Antivirus for families – frequently asked questions

Which antivirus is best for families with children?

The previous scores have no documented assessment evidence. Planned VM tests will report versions, dates, conditions and results. External laboratory reports will be identified separately with their specific sources.

How many devices does a family license cover?

Five is standard, premium tiers go to 10 or unlimited. Every device counts: parents' PCs, mum's phone, kids' tablet, school laptop, smart TV browser.

Do parental controls work on iOS and Android?

On Android fully – including screen time limits, app blocking, location tracking. On iOS Apple's sandbox restricts what is possible: Apple handles screen time itself (Family Sharing); antivirus suites add web filter and location.

How should I react to a school-child phishing case?

Report to NCSC, change the password immediately, enable 2FA, practice phishing recognition together (see our 30-second checklist). An antivirus with web filter will block similar sites going forward.

Is identity protection worth it for families?

Identity protection is most worthwhile for adults with active online banking, crypto investments or professionally exposed activities. For children the benefit is smaller; school accounts plus solid password habits from an early age matter more.