2026

Kaspersky vs F-Secure

Kaspersky and F-Secure compared side by side: protection, performance, pricing, and features. Which antivirus suits you better?

Kaspersky

9.0

/ 10

Kaspersky has been among the absolute top performers in independent antivirus tests for years. The Plus suite offers excellent real-time protection, VPN, password manager, and privacy tools. The Premium version adds parental controls and identity protection. Note: Kaspersky has faced scrutiny in some countries due to its Russian origin – in Switzerland and the EU, the software remains freely available and consistently receives top ratings from independent labs.

1st Year PriceCHF 42.90 RenewalCHF 79.90 PlatformsWindows, Mac, Android, iPhone / iPad

Protection 9.7

Performance 9.0

Best for 8.8

First-year price 8.4

Key features 9.3

Support 8.5

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F-Secure

8.7

/ 10

F-Secure is a Finnish security company with over 35 years of experience. The Total suite offers strong malware protection, a VPN, password manager, and identity protection in one package. The detection rate is outstanding with minimal system impact. The interface is clean and simple – ideal for families and less tech-savvy users. F-Secure is headquartered in Finland, a country with strict privacy legislation (EU GDPR). The feature set is somewhat leaner than Bitdefender or Norton.

1st Year PriceCHF 59.90 RenewalCHF 89.90 PlatformsWindows, Mac, Android, iPhone / iPad

Protection 9.4

Performance 9.0

Best for 9.3

First-year price 8.0

Key features 8.2

Support 8.5

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Our Verdict

Kaspersky narrowly wins – F-Secure is the leaner choice.

Kaspersky scores 9.0 / 10 overall and is the stronger pick on protection and feature scope. If you value maximum performance, low resource use and lower renewal costs, F-Secure is the better fit. Both are excellent options for Swiss users.

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Our verdict

Kaspersky takes a slight lead in our comparison with an overall score of 9.0 out of 10 – an advantage of 0.3 points over F-Secure. The gap is small but consistent across multiple test dimensions.

On price, Kaspersky currently sits at CHF 43 in year one, F-Secure at CHF 60. Watch the renewal price closely: both are transparently listed in the table above and matter more long-term than the introductory price.

Strength profiles: Kaspersky scores highest on protection, F-Secure on protection. If you care most about one of those dimensions, the choice is clear. For all-round needs, either product is a safe pick.

Feature-by-feature comparison

Criterion	Kaspersky	F-Secure
Real-time protection	Yes	Yes
Built-in VPN	Yes	Yes
Password manager	Yes	No
Anti-tracking / anti-phishing	Yes	No
Parental controls	Yes	Yes
Identity protection	No	Yes
Low system impact	No	No
Platforms	Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone / iPad	Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone / iPad
Number of devices (standard licence)	5	5
System impact in daily use	Very low	Very low

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Frequently asked questions about Kaspersky vs F-Secure

Which scores higher on protection, Kaspersky or F-Secure?

Both reach top scores in AV-TEST and AV-Comparatives – the differences are small. The exact scores are in the comparison table above.

Which is cheaper in year 1 and on renewal – Kaspersky or F-Secure?

Look at the price columns above: year-one price and renewal price are stated transparently side by side. The renewal delta is often the bigger cost factor over 3 years.

Which is better for families, Kaspersky or F-Secure?

Both offer family plans for 5–10 devices. What matters: does the product have a dedicated parental-controls mode, screen-time management and a smooth setup. Details in the feature table.

Do I get better Mac/mobile support with Kaspersky or F-Secure?

Platform support is listed in the comparison above. Generally: macOS performance is best with Bitdefender and Intego; Android protection is most mature with Bitdefender, Norton and Kaspersky.