2026

NordPass vs McAfee

NordPass and McAfee compared side by side: protection, performance, pricing, and features. Which antivirus suits you better?

NordPass

8.9

/ 10

NordPass comes from Nord Security, the makers of NordVPN, and offers a modern, sleek password manager with XChaCha20 encryption. The interface is very intuitive and browser integration seamless. Passkey support and a data breach scanner round out the package. The 2-year plan offers an attractive entry price. Particularly interesting for users already using NordVPN.

1st Year PriceCHF 35.90 RenewalCHF 59.90 PlatformsWindows, Mac, Android, iPhone / iPad

Protection 9.2

Performance 9.1

Best for 9.3

First-year price 8.8

Key features 8.5

Support 8.5

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McAfee

8.5

/ 10

McAfee+ delivers a practical security package for households with many devices. The suite covers Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS, and includes VPN, identity protection, and optional parental controls. Setup is quick and the interface straightforward. Worth noting: performance can vary by system, and the renewal price sits noticeably above the introductory offer.

1st Year PriceCHF 39.90 RenewalCHF 84.90 PlatformsWindows, Mac, Android, iPhone / iPad

Protection 9.0

Performance 8.0

Best for 8.6

First-year price 8.0

Key features 9.0

Support 8.4

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Our Verdict

NordPass narrowly wins – McAfee is the leaner choice.

NordPass scores 8.9 / 10 overall and is the stronger pick on protection and feature scope. If you value maximum performance, low resource use and lower renewal costs, McAfee is the better fit. Both are excellent options for Swiss users.

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Our verdict

NordPass takes a slight lead in our comparison with an overall score of 8.9 out of 10 – an advantage of 0.4 points over McAfee. The gap is small but consistent across multiple test dimensions.

On price, NordPass currently sits at CHF 36 in year one, McAfee 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: NordPass scores highest on usability, McAfee 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	NordPass	McAfee
Real-time protection	Yes	Yes
Built-in VPN	No	Yes
Password manager	No	No
Anti-tracking / anti-phishing	No	No
Parental controls	No	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)	999	5
System impact in daily use	Very low	Moderate

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Frequently asked questions about NordPass vs McAfee

Which scores higher on protection, NordPass or McAfee?

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 – NordPass or McAfee?

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, NordPass or McAfee?

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 NordPass or McAfee?

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.