Communication & Collaboration · head to head
Grasshopper vs Kaspersky Total Security
Grasshopper
Communication & Collaboration
The entrepreneur's phone system
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Kaspersky Total Security
Security & Cybersecurity
Complete protection for your digital life
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Kaspersky Total Security has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Grasshopper available only in the USA and Canada; the site returns a not available in your region error outside those countries; Kaspersky Total Security uS sales banned since June 2024 with support ending September 29, 2024
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Grasshopper and Kaspersky Total Security actually diverge.
| Attribute | Grasshopper | Kaspersky Total Security |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Category | Communication & Collaboration | Security & Cybersecurity |
| Founded | Unknown | 1997 |
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 Grasshopper
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.
Grasshopper
No use cases recorded yet. See the Grasshopper review.
Kaspersky Total Security
- Antivirusnot Grasshopper
- Internet Securitynot Grasshopper
- Parental Controlnot Grasshopper
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Grasshopper
- Available only in the USA and Canada; the site returns a not available in your region error outside those countries
- Plans start at $14/month only under a promotional discount of up to $75 off select plans, meaning the advertised entry price is not the standing rate
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
Grasshopper
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Grasshopper 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 Grasshopper if
Nothing in the data separates Grasshopper from Kaspersky Total Security on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
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 Grasshopper or Kaspersky Total Security better?
- Neither clearly leads. Grasshopper starts at On request and Kaspersky Total Security at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Grasshopper or Kaspersky Total Security?
- Kaspersky Total Security has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Grasshopper and Free for Kaspersky Total Security.
- Does Grasshopper or Kaspersky Total Security run on more platforms?
- Grasshopper runs on Web. Kaspersky Total Security runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android.
- Can I use Kaspersky Total Security for free?
- Yes. Kaspersky Total Security has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Grasshopper starts at On request.
- What can Grasshopper 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.
SourceRelated pages
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