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Kaspersky Total Security vs Loom

Kaspersky Total Security
Security & Cybersecurity
Complete protection for your digital life
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Kaspersky Total Security uS sales banned since June 2024 with support ending September 29, 2024; Loom free tier capped at 25 total videos with 5-minute maximum recording length per video
- They diverge on capability: Kaspersky Total Security covers Real-time protection, Loom covers Screen & camera recording.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Kaspersky Total Security and Loom actually diverge.
| Attribute | Kaspersky Total Security | Loom |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Unknown | freemium |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web |
| Category | Security & Cybersecurity | All industries |
| Founded | 1997 | 2015 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Kaspersky Total Security
- Real-time protection
- Ransomware protection
- Safe Money
- Privacy protection
- Parental controls
- Password manager
- VPN
- File encryption
Only in Loom
- Screen & camera recording
- Instant sharing
- Video editing
- Viewer analytics
- Comments & reactions
- Transcription
- Custom CTAs
- Drawing tools
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Kaspersky Total Security
- Antivirusnot Loom
- Internet Securitynot Loom
- Parental Controlnot Loom
Loom
- Asynchronous video communication and screen recordingnot Kaspersky Total Security
- Product demonstrations and tutorialsnot Kaspersky Total Security
- Meeting transcription and documentationnot Kaspersky Total Security
- Team communication and knowledge sharingnot Kaspersky Total Security
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Loom
- Free tier capped at 25 total videos with 5-minute maximum recording length per video
- Free tier limited to 50 workspace members
- AI features (auto-meeting recaps, auto-notes, auto-editing) only available on paid Business+AI and Enterprise tiers
- Video branding (Loom logo) appears on free and Business plan videos; only removed on Business+AI tier
Pricing, plan by plan
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
Loom
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Loom review.
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.
Choose Loom if
- You need screen & camera recording.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want instant sharing.
Questions people ask
- Is Kaspersky Total Security or Loom better?
- Neither clearly leads. Kaspersky Total Security starts at Free and Loom at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Kaspersky Total Security or Loom?
- Kaspersky Total Security starts at Free and Loom at Free.
- Does Kaspersky Total Security or Loom run on more platforms?
- Kaspersky Total Security runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android. Loom runs on Web.
- Can I use Kaspersky Total Security for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Kaspersky Total Security best used for?
- Kaspersky Total Security is most often used for antivirus, internet security, parental control. Of those, antivirus and internet security are not what Loom is typically brought in for.
- What can Kaspersky Total Security do that Loom cannot?
- Kaspersky Total Security covers Real-time protection, Ransomware protection, Safe Money, Privacy protection. Loom covers Screen & camera recording, Instant sharing, Video editing, Viewer analytics.
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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