Developer Tools · head to head
Fig vs McAfee Total Protection
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Fig
Developer Tools
IDE-style autocomplete for your existing terminal
- From
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
McAfee Total Protection
Cybersecurity
Award-winning antivirus trusted by millions
- From
- $29.99/year
- Free plan
- No
The short version
- Only Fig has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Fig shut down on 1 September 2024. Amazon acquired Fig in August 2023 and folded it into Amazon Q Developer, which now carries the terminal autocomplete; McAfee Total Protection significant renewal price increase after first year (from $29.99 to $84.99/year)
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Fig and McAfee Total Protection actually diverge.
| Attribute | Fig | McAfee Total Protection |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $29.99/year |
| Pricing model | freemium | Unknown |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Category | Developer Tools | Cybersecurity |
| Founded | 2020 | 1987 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).
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 Fig
Nothing recorded that McAfee Total Protection does not also cover.
Only in McAfee Total Protection
- Real-time antivirus
- Firewall
- Safe browsing
- Password manager
- Secure VPN
- Identity monitoring
- Protection Score
- Parental controls
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Fig
No use cases recorded yet. See the Fig review.
McAfee Total Protection
- Antivirusnot Fig
- Internet Securitynot Fig
- Identity Protectionnot Fig
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Fig
- Shut down on 1 September 2024. Amazon acquired Fig in August 2023 and folded it into Amazon Q Developer, which now carries the terminal autocomplete
- The standalone desktop app is no longer available or supported
- The completion specs remain open source on GitHub, but the product that consumed them is gone
McAfee Total Protection
- Significant renewal price increase after first year (from $29.99 to $84.99/year)
- Customer support responsiveness issues reported as reason for switching
- Renewal billing can be aggressive with auto-renewal defaults
Pricing, plan by plan
Fig
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Fig review.
McAfee Total Protection
$29.99/year- Basic$29.99/year
- Antivirus
- Firewall
- 1 device
- Plus$39.99/year
- Antivirus
- Firewall
- 5 devices
- Premium$49.99/year
- Antivirus
- Firewall
- VPN
- Advanced$74.99/year
- Antivirus
- Firewall
- VPN
Which should you pick?
Choose McAfee Total Protection if
- You need real-time antivirus.
- You work on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android.
- You also want firewall.
Questions people ask
- Is Fig or McAfee Total Protection better?
- Neither clearly leads. Fig starts at Free and McAfee Total Protection at $29.99/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Fig or McAfee Total Protection?
- Fig has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Fig and $29.99/year for McAfee Total Protection.
- Does Fig or McAfee Total Protection run on more platforms?
- Fig runs on Web. McAfee Total Protection runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android.
- Can I use Fig for free?
- Yes. Fig has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. McAfee Total Protection starts at $29.99/year.
- What can Fig do that McAfee Total Protection cannot?
- McAfee Total Protection covers Real-time antivirus, Firewall, Safe browsing, Password manager.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
McAfee Total Protection: How much does McAfee Total Protection cost?
McAfee Total Protection introductory pricing ranges from $29.99/year (Basic) to $74.99/year (Advanced), but renewal costs jump to $84.99/year after the first year.
SourceMcAfee Total Protection: What is the trial period for McAfee Total Protection?
McAfee offers a 60-day money-back guarantee, allowing you to try the service risk-free for two months.
SourceMcAfee Total Protection: How many devices can I protect with one McAfee Total Protection subscription?
Device coverage varies by plan: Basic covers 1 device, while other plans protect 5 to unlimited devices depending on the tier selected.
SourceMcAfee Total Protection: Does McAfee Total Protection include VPN?
VPN is included in higher-tier McAfee plans if you opt for auto-renewal.
SourceRelated pages
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