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 Trend Micro
Kaspersky and Trend Micro compared side by side: protection, performance, pricing, and features. Which antivirus suits you better?
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.
Complete ratings are missing for an overall comparison.
Recorded overall rating: Kaspersky —/10, Trend Micro —/10. The overall score is the average of six criteria.
Performance rating: Kaspersky —/10, Trend Micro —/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 | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | In the product range |
| Parental controls | In the product range | In the product range |
| Identity protection | Not confirmed | In the product range |
| Low system impact | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Platforms | Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone / iPad | Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone / iPad |
| Number of devices (standard licence) | 5 devices | 5 devices |
| System impact in daily use | — | — |