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.
Documented product tests and assessments are pending. We therefore currently publish no scores or test winners. Selections use recorded product features.
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.
Complete ratings are missing for an overall comparison.
Recorded overall rating: Kaspersky —/10, Intego —/10. The overall score is the average of six criteria.
Performance rating: Kaspersky —/10, Intego —/10. Higher points indicate a better rating for this criterion.
Prices are indicative. Check the current amount, currency, contract term and renewal conditions with the provider. Different contract terms are not directly comparable.
Feature-by-feature comparison
Listed features refer to the product range. They may require a different plan or an additional payment and may vary by platform. Check what your selected plan includes.
| Criterion | Kaspersky | Intego |
|---|---|---|
| Real-time protection | In the product range | In the product range |
| Built-in VPN | In the product range | Not confirmed |
| Password manager | In the product range | Not confirmed |
| Anti-tracking / anti-phishing | In the product range | Not confirmed |
| Parental controls | In the product range | Not confirmed |
| Identity protection | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Low system impact | Not confirmed | In the product range |
| Platforms | Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone / iPad | Mac |
| Number of devices (standard licence) | 5 devices | 1 device |
| System impact in daily use | — | — |