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McAfee Pricing (March 2026)
Free plan available
Prices verified March 16, 2026
How much does McAfee cost?
McAfee offers a free plan with paid tiers starting at $29.99/yr.
Free TierYes
Starting Price$29.99/yr
Number of Plans4
Billing Cycleannually
Pricing Modelsubscription
All Plans
Essential
$39.99/yr
Billed annually
- 5 devices
- Antivirus protection
- Firewall
- Password manager
- VPN
- Identity monitoring
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Premium
$49.99/yr
Billed annually
- Unlimited devices
- Antivirus protection
- VPN
- Password manager
- Identity monitoring
- Personal data cleanup scans
Advanced
$89.99/yr
Billed annually
- Unlimited devices
- Identity theft coverage ($1M)
- Credit monitoring
- Full-service data cleanup
- Identity restoration
Ultimate
$199.99/yr
Billed annually
- Unlimited devices
- Identity theft coverage ($2M)
- 3-bureau credit monitoring
- Credit lock
- Ransomware coverage
Feature Breakdown by Plan
| Feature | Essential | Premium | Advanced | Ultimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 devices | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Antivirus protection | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Firewall | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Password manager | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| VPN | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Identity monitoring | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Unlimited devices | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Personal data cleanup scans | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Identity theft coverage ($1M) | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Credit monitoring | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Full-service data cleanup | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Identity restoration | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Identity theft coverage ($2M) | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| 3-bureau credit monitoring | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Credit lock | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ransomware coverage | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
Team Cost Calculator
Estimated annually costs based on team size (price per user × team members):
| Team Size | Essential | Premium | Advanced | Ultimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 users | $199.95/yr | $249.95/yr | $449.95/yr | $999.95/yr |
| 10 users | $399.90/yr | $499.90/yr | $899.90/yr | $1,999.90/yr |
| 25 users | $999.75/yr | $1,249.75/yr | $2,249.75/yr | $4,999.75/yr |
| 50 users | $1,999.50/yr | $2,499.50/yr | $4,499.50/yr | $9,999.50/yr |
Is McAfee Worth It?
4.3/5 from 15,000 reviews
The free plan lets you test core functionality before committing.
Paid plans range from $39.99/yr (Essential) to $199.99/yr (Ultimate). Most users pick the Premium plan.
Best for: Families needing multi-device protection, Users seeking comprehensive identity theft coverage, Individuals wanting all-in-one security suite. Keep in mind: expensive renewal rates after first year.
McAfee Pros & Cons
Pros
- Excellent malware detection rates in independent lab tests
- Unlimited device coverage on most plans
- Comprehensive identity theft protection with high coverage amounts
- Includes VPN and password manager in all plans
- 30-day free trial and money-back guarantee
Cons
- Expensive renewal rates after first year
- Below average phishing protection (80% block rate)
- VPN has limited features and slower speeds
- Can be resource-intensive during scans
Frequently Asked Questions
McAfee offers a free plan. Paid plans start at $29.99/yr, billed annually. There are 4 plans total.
Yes, McAfee offers a free tier that lets you try core features before upgrading to a paid plan.
The most affordable paid plan is Essential at $39.99/yr.
With a 4.3/5 rating from 15,000 reviews, McAfee is well-regarded. Best for: Families needing multi-device protection, Users seeking comprehensive identity theft coverage, Individuals wanting all-in-one security suite.
McAfee bills annually. The pricing model is subscription.
McAfee offers 4 plans: Essential, Premium, Advanced, Ultimate.