2026

Kaspersky vs Trend Micro

Kaspersky and Trend Micro 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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Trend Micro

8.7

/ 10

Trend Micro Maximum Security offers particularly strong protection against phishing, fraudulent websites, and email threats. The suite includes a powerful web filter, privacy scanner, and optional parental controls. The interface is straightforward and suits less tech-savvy users well. Performance is solid, though not the lightest on the market. An interesting choice for seniors and families who spend a lot of time online.

1st Year PriceCHF 39.90 RenewalCHF 69.90 PlatformsWindows, Mac, Android, iPhone / iPad

Protection 9.3

Performance 8.5

Best for 9.1

First-year price 8.3

Key features 8.7

Support 8.4

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Our Verdict

Kaspersky narrowly wins – Trend Micro 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, Trend Micro 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 Trend Micro. The gap is small but consistent across multiple test dimensions.

On price, Kaspersky currently sits at CHF 43 in year one, Trend Micro at CHF 40. 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, Trend Micro 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	Trend Micro
Real-time protection	Yes	Yes
Built-in VPN	Yes	No
Password manager	Yes	No
Anti-tracking / anti-phishing	Yes	Yes
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	Moderate

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Frequently asked questions about Kaspersky vs Trend Micro

Which scores higher on protection, Kaspersky or Trend Micro?

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 Trend Micro?

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 Trend Micro?

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 Trend Micro?

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.