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 Panda Security
Kaspersky and Panda Security compared side by side: protection, performance, pricing, and features. Which antivirus suits you better?
Panda Dome Advanced takes a cloud-based approach that minimizes local system load. The suite offers solid virus protection, web protection, and a built-in VPN. The biggest advantage is pricing: at CHF 26.90 in the first year, Panda is one of the most affordable options on the market. For budget-conscious users seeking solid basic protection without extras, Panda is worth considering. The feature set falls behind premium providers.
Complete ratings are missing for an overall comparison.
Recorded overall rating: Kaspersky —/10, Panda Security —/10. The overall score is the average of six criteria.
Performance rating: Kaspersky —/10, Panda Security —/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 | Panda Security |
|---|---|---|
| Real-time protection | In the product range | In the product range |
| Built-in VPN | In the product range | In the product range |
| 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 | Windows, Mac, Android |
| Number of devices (standard licence) | 5 devices | 5 devices |
| System impact in daily use | — | — |