Government · head to head
Incode vs Kaspersky Total Security
Kaspersky Total Security
Cybersecurity
Complete protection for your digital life
- From
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
The short version
- Only Kaspersky Total Security has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Incode incode is now sold as Tyler ERP Pro and tylertech.com/products/incode redirects to the ERP Pro product page; Kaspersky Total Security uS sales banned since June 2024 with support ending September 29, 2024
- They diverge on capability: Incode covers General Ledger, Kaspersky Total Security covers Real-time protection.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Incode and Kaspersky Total Security actually diverge.
| Attribute | Incode | Kaspersky Total Security |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $700/month | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Desktop | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Category | Government | Cybersecurity |
| Founded | 1966 | 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 Incode
- General Ledger
- Accounts Payable
- Payroll Management
- Utility Billing
- Budget Management
- Bank Integrations
- ADP
- Third-party Payroll
Only in Kaspersky Total Security
- Real-time protection
- Ransomware protection
- Safe Money
- Privacy protection
- Parental controls
- Password manager
- VPN
- File encryption
Both cover
- Web support
- Desktop support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Incode
- Financial management and ERP for small and mid-sized local governmentsnot Kaspersky Total Security
- Utility billing, payroll and human resources for city and county administrationnot Kaspersky Total Security
- Court and public safety records for municipalitiesnot Kaspersky Total Security
Kaspersky Total Security
- Antivirusnot Incode
- Internet Securitynot Incode
- Parental Controlnot Incode
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Incode
- Incode is now sold as Tyler ERP Pro and tylertech.com/products/incode redirects to the ERP Pro product page
- No pricing is published; Tyler routes all enquiries through contact and demo requests with no published rate, minimum or cost driver
- The product is sold only to public sector organisations
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
Incode
$700/month- Municipal Suite$700/month
- Financial Management
- HR/Payroll
- Utility Billing
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 Incode if
- You need general ledger.
- You work on Web, Desktop.
- You also want accounts payable.
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 Incode or Kaspersky Total Security better?
- Neither clearly leads. Incode starts at $700/month and Kaspersky Total Security at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Incode or Kaspersky Total Security?
- Kaspersky Total Security has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $700/month for Incode and Free for Kaspersky Total Security.
- Does Incode or Kaspersky Total Security run on more platforms?
- Incode runs on Web, Desktop. 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. Incode starts at $700/month.
- What is Incode best used for?
- Incode is most often used for financial management and erp for small and mid-sized local governments, utility billing, payroll and human resources for city and county administration, court and public safety records for municipalities. Of those, financial management and erp for small and mid-sized local governments and utility billing, payroll and human resources for city and county administration are not what Kaspersky Total Security is typically brought in for.
- What can Incode do that Kaspersky Total Security cannot?
- Incode covers General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Payroll Management, Utility Billing. Kaspersky Total Security covers Real-time protection, Ransomware protection, Safe Money, Privacy protection. Both handle Web support, Desktop support.
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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