Security & Cybersecurity · head to head
Kaspersky Total Security vs Sublime Text

Kaspersky Total Security
Security & Cybersecurity
Complete protection for your digital life
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -

Sublime Text
Technology
A sophisticated text editor for code, markup and prose
- From
- $99/one-time
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Kaspersky Total Security has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Kaspersky Total Security uS sales banned since June 2024 with support ending September 29, 2024; Sublime Text a personal licence is $99 as a one off purchase but includes only 3 years of updates, after which a paid upgrade is required to keep receiving them
- They diverge on capability: Kaspersky Total Security covers Real-time protection, Sublime Text covers Lightning fast performance.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Kaspersky Total Security and Sublime Text actually diverge.
| Attribute | Kaspersky Total Security | Sublime Text |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $99/one-time |
| Pricing model | Unknown | one-time |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Windows, Macos, Linux |
| Category | Security & Cybersecurity | Technology |
| Founded | 1997 | 2007 |
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 Kaspersky Total Security
- Real-time protection
- Ransomware protection
- Safe Money
- Privacy protection
- Parental controls
- Password manager
- VPN
- File encryption
Only in Sublime Text
- Lightning fast performance
- Multiple selections
- Command palette
- Instant project switch
- Plugin ecosystem
- Customizable UI
- Advanced search and replace
- Split editing
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Kaspersky Total Security
- Antivirusnot Sublime Text
- Internet Securitynot Sublime Text
- Parental Controlnot Sublime Text
Sublime Text
- Editing code and text files in a fast native desktop editornot Kaspersky Total Security
- Working across large files and projects with multi cursor editingnot 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
Sublime Text
- A personal licence is $99 as a one off purchase but includes only 3 years of updates, after which a paid upgrade is required to keep receiving them
- Business use is a separate annual subscription rather than a perpetual licence, starting at $65 per seat per year
- The distinction means the same editor is perpetual for an individual and subscription for a company
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
Sublime Text
$99/one-time- Personal License$99/one-time
- 3 years of updates
- All current features
- Cross-platform license
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 Sublime Text if
- You need lightning fast performance.
- You work on Windows, Macos, Linux.
- You also want multiple selections.
Questions people ask
- Is Kaspersky Total Security or Sublime Text better?
- Neither clearly leads. Kaspersky Total Security starts at Free and Sublime Text at $99/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Kaspersky Total Security or Sublime Text?
- Kaspersky Total Security has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Kaspersky Total Security and $99/one-time for Sublime Text.
- Does Kaspersky Total Security or Sublime Text run on more platforms?
- Kaspersky Total Security runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android. Sublime Text runs on Windows, Macos, Linux.
- Can I use Kaspersky Total Security for free?
- Yes. Kaspersky Total Security has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Sublime Text starts at $99/one-time.
- 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 Sublime Text is typically brought in for.
- What can Kaspersky Total Security do that Sublime Text cannot?
- Kaspersky Total Security covers Real-time protection, Ransomware protection, Safe Money, Privacy protection. Sublime Text covers Lightning fast performance, Multiple selections, Command palette, Instant project switch.
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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