Cybersecurity · head to head
Bitdefender Total Security vs Mimecast
Bitdefender Total Security
Cybersecurity
The world's #1 rated antivirus
- From
- $19.99/year
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Bitdefender Total Security vPN limited to 200MB per day, insufficient for streaming video or extended browsing sessions; Mimecast no pricing is published for any product or plan, and every route ends at a quote or demo request
- They diverge on capability: Bitdefender Total Security covers Advanced threat defense, Mimecast covers Advanced threat detection.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Bitdefender Total Security and Mimecast actually diverge.
| Attribute | Bitdefender Total Security | Mimecast |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $19.99/year | $4/month |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Email, Cloud, Collaboration |
| Founded | 2001 | 2003 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Cybersecurity).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Bitdefender Total Security
- Advanced threat defense
- Multi-layer ransomware protection
- Real-time data protection
- Network threat prevention
- VPN
- Parental advisor
- Anti-tracker
- Microphone monitor
Only in Mimecast
- Advanced threat detection
- Secure sharing
- Email encryption
- Message tracking
- Email archiving
- Legal hold
- eDiscovery
- Backup and recovery
Both cover
- Cloud deployment
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Bitdefender Total Security
- Antivirusnot Mimecast
- Internet Securitynot Mimecast
- Endpoint Protectionnot Mimecast
Mimecast
- Email security filtering against phishing and targeted attacksnot Bitdefender Total Security
- Email archiving, continuity and compliance for organisationsnot Bitdefender Total Security
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Bitdefender Total Security
- VPN limited to 200MB per day, insufficient for streaming video or extended browsing sessions
- Limited features on Apple devices with iOS version lacking scheduled scans, firewall, file shredder, and other tools
- Failed to detect 10% of virus samples during in-house testing, falling short of perfect detection rates
- Auto-renewal billing issues with complaints about unauthorized recurring charges and difficulties with refunds
- Device optimization tools less extensive than competitors, lacking game booster, driver updater, startup manager, and battery usage manager
Mimecast
- No pricing is published for any product or plan, and every route ends at a quote or demo request
- The platform is split into separately sold products for email security, awareness training, data protection and governance
- Collaboration threat protection, DMARC analysis, incident response and email archiving are all further add ons on top of those
Pricing, plan by plan
Bitdefender Total Security
$19.99/yearNo published plan breakdown. See the Bitdefender Total Security review.
Mimecast
$4/month- Defender$4/month
- Per user
- Threat protection
- Impersonation prevention
- Archive$3/month
- Email archiving
- Legal hold
- Search & recall
- Unified$6/month
- All Defender features
- All Archive features
- Backup
Which should you pick?
Choose Bitdefender Total Security if
- You need advanced threat defense.
- You work on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android.
- You also want multi-layer ransomware protection.
Choose Mimecast if
- You need advanced threat detection.
- You work on Email, Cloud, Collaboration.
- You also want secure sharing.
Questions people ask
- Is Bitdefender Total Security or Mimecast better?
- Neither clearly leads. Bitdefender Total Security starts at $19.99/year and Mimecast at $4/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Bitdefender Total Security or Mimecast?
- Bitdefender Total Security starts at $19.99/year and Mimecast at $4/month.
- Does Bitdefender Total Security or Mimecast run on more platforms?
- Bitdefender Total Security runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android. Mimecast runs on Email, Cloud, Collaboration.
- What is Bitdefender Total Security best used for?
- Bitdefender Total Security is most often used for antivirus, internet security, endpoint protection. Of those, antivirus and internet security are not what Mimecast is typically brought in for.
- What can Bitdefender Total Security do that Mimecast cannot?
- Bitdefender Total Security covers Advanced threat defense, Multi-layer ransomware protection, Real-time data protection, Network threat prevention. Mimecast covers Advanced threat detection, Secure sharing, Email encryption, Message tracking. Both handle Cloud deployment.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Bitdefender Total Security: What are Bitdefender's main features?
Total Security includes real-time antivirus, anti-phishing, anti-ransomware, firewall, secure VPN (limited), password manager, file shredder, and anti-tracker. Additional features include parental controls, advanced threat defense, privacy firewall, and webcam/microphone protection.
Mimecast: How much does Mimecast cost?
Mimecast does not publish pricing on its website. Customers must request a custom quote by contacting the sales team at +1 617 393 7000 or using the Get a Quote button.
SourceBitdefender Total Security: What did Bitdefender score on AV-TEST?
Bitdefender scored 6/6 across protection, performance, and usability in the January-February 2026 AV-TEST evaluation, and AV-Comparatives named it Product of the Year with a 99.98% detection rate.
Mimecast: Is there a free trial of Mimecast?
Mimecast's trial and pricing options are not specified on the public website. Contact sales at +1 617 393 7000 or through their support portal at mimecastsupport.zendesk.com for trial availability.
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