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.
Kaspersky vs Intego
Kaspersky and Intego compared side by side: protection, performance, pricing, and features. Which antivirus suits you better?
Intego has specialized in Mac security for over 25 years and is widely considered the best antivirus solution for Apple users. The software is natively developed for macOS and offers excellent protection with minimal system impact. The Mac Internet Security X9 package includes real-time virus protection and an intelligent firewall. The Premium Bundle adds backup, cleanup, and parental controls. The only downside: Intego is purely Mac-focused – there is no Windows or Android protection.
Kaspersky narrowly wins – Intego 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, Intego is the better fit. Both are excellent options for Swiss users.
See Kaspersky in detailOur verdict
Kaspersky takes a slight lead in our comparison with an overall score of 9.0 out of 10 – an advantage of 0.4 points over Intego. The gap is small but consistent across multiple test dimensions.
On price, Kaspersky currently sits at CHF 43 in year one, Intego at CHF 50. 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, Intego on system impact. 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 | Intego |
|---|---|---|
| Real-time protection | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in VPN | Yes | No |
| Password manager | Yes | No |
| Anti-tracking / anti-phishing | Yes | No |
| Parental controls | Yes | No |
| Identity protection | No | No |
| Low system impact | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone / iPad | Mac |
| Number of devices (standard licence) | 5 | 1 |
| System impact in daily use | Very low | Very low |