Software · head to head
Chanty vs Kaspersky Total Security
Chanty
Software
Simple, easy to use, all-in-one team collaboration tool
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Kaspersky Total Security
Software
Complete protection for your digital life
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Chanty free plan caps at 5 team members; Kaspersky Total Security uS sales banned since June 2024 with support ending September 29, 2024
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Chanty and Kaspersky Total Security actually diverge.
| Attribute | Chanty | Kaspersky Total Security |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | Unknown |
| Platforms | Web | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Founded | Unknown | 1997 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 Chanty
Nothing recorded that Kaspersky Total Security does not also cover.
Only in Kaspersky Total Security
- Real-time protection
- Ransomware protection
- Safe Money
- Privacy protection
- Parental controls
- Password manager
- VPN
- File encryption
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Chanty
No use cases recorded yet. See the Chanty review.
Kaspersky Total Security
- Antivirusnot Chanty
- Internet Securitynot Chanty
- Parental Controlnot Chanty
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Chanty
- Free plan caps at 5 team members
- Enterprise tier publishes no price and requires contacting sales
- Monthly billing costs roughly 33% more per seat than annual billing on the Business plan, based on the vendor's own comparison of monthly versus annual per-user rates
Kaspersky Total Security
- US sales banned since June 2024 with support ending September 29, 2024
- VPN limited to 200 MB per day and servers in only 24 countries
- Password manager has privacy concerns with questionable terms and policies
- VPN and password manager only included in Plus and Premium tiers, not in Standard
- Occasionally flags legitimate files as false positives
- Firewall leaves open ports on public networks
Pricing, plan by plan
Chanty
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Chanty review.
Kaspersky Total Security
Free- FreeFree
- Basic antivirus
- No real-time protection
- Standard$38.99/year
- Antivirus
- Firewall
- Anti-phishing
- Plus$52.99/year
- Standard features
- Password manager
- VPN with limit
- Premium$74.99/year
- Plus features
- Identity protection
- Unlimited VPN
Which should you pick?
Choose Kaspersky Total Security if
- You need real-time protection.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android.
- You also want ransomware protection.
Questions people ask
- Is Chanty or Kaspersky Total Security better?
- Neither clearly leads. Chanty starts at Free and Kaspersky Total Security at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Chanty or Kaspersky Total Security?
- Chanty starts at Free and Kaspersky Total Security at Free.
- Does Chanty or Kaspersky Total Security run on more platforms?
- Chanty runs on Web. Kaspersky Total Security runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android.
- Can I use Chanty for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What can Chanty do that Kaspersky Total Security cannot?
- Kaspersky Total Security covers Real-time protection, Ransomware protection, Safe Money, Privacy protection.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Kaspersky Total Security: What does Kaspersky Total Security include?
Kaspersky Total Security (Premium tier) includes antivirus, firewall, password manager, VPN with 200 MB daily limit, parental controls (Kaspersky Safe Kids), and anti-ransomware protection.
SourceKaspersky Total Security: How much does Kaspersky Total Security cost?
Kaspersky Standard costs $38.99/year for 3 devices. Plus tier is $52.99/year for 5 devices. Premium is $74.99/year for 10 devices. Multi-year discounts available.
SourceKaspersky Total Security: Is Kaspersky available in the United States?
No. The U.S. government banned Kaspersky software sales in June 2024, with support and software updates ceasing September 29, 2024, citing national security concerns regarding Russian government ties.
SourceKaspersky Total Security: Does Kaspersky have parental controls?
Yes. Premium and Plus tiers include one year free access to Kaspersky Safe Kids parental controls app, which provides activity reports, app monitoring, usage limits, and geo-fencing with location tracking.
SourceKaspersky Total Security: How much does the VPN provide?
Kaspersky's free VPN (Kaspersky Secure Connection) offers only 200 MB per day of traffic, limiting data usage. Full VPN is included in Plus and Premium plans but with limited servers in only 24 countries.
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