Security & Cybersecurity · head to head
Kaspersky Total Security vs Trend Micro Vision One
Kaspersky Total Security
Security & Cybersecurity
Complete protection for your digital life
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Trend Micro Vision One
Security & Cybersecurity
Unified XDR platform for comprehensive threat defense
- From
- $75/year
- 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; Trend Micro Vision One listed on UK G-Cloud at £29.17 per user for Trend Micro One (the Vision One platform), via reseller Bytes Software Services Limited
- They diverge on capability: Kaspersky Total Security covers Real-time protection, Trend Micro Vision One covers Extended detection and response.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Kaspersky Total Security and Trend Micro Vision One actually diverge.
| Attribute | Kaspersky Total Security | Trend Micro Vision One |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $75/year |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web, Desktop, Cloud |
| Category | Unknown | Security & Cybersecurity |
| Founded | 1997 | 1988 |
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 Trend Micro Vision One
- Extended detection and response
- Attack surface management
- Threat intelligence
- Risk visibility
- Automated response
- Cross-layer detection
- Investigation workbench
- Third-party integrations
Both cover
- Cloud deployment
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Kaspersky Total Security
- Antivirusnot Trend Micro Vision One
- Internet Securitynot Trend Micro Vision One
- Parental Controlnot Trend Micro Vision One
Trend Micro Vision One
- Xdrnot Kaspersky Total Security
- Threat Detectionnot Kaspersky Total Security
- Enterprise Securitynot 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
Trend Micro Vision One
- Listed on UK G-Cloud at £29.17 per user for Trend Micro One (the Vision One platform), via reseller Bytes Software Services Limited
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
Trend Micro Vision One
$75/year- Vision One Essentials$75/year
- XDR analytics
- Threat intelligence
- Risk insights
- Vision One Standard$125/year
- All Essentials features
- Attack surface management
- Automated response
- Vision One Advanced$200/year
- All Standard features
- Managed XDR
- 24/7 monitoring
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 Trend Micro Vision One if
- You need extended detection and response.
- You work on Web, Desktop, Cloud.
- You also want attack surface management.
Questions people ask
- Is Kaspersky Total Security or Trend Micro Vision One better?
- Neither clearly leads. Kaspersky Total Security starts at Free and Trend Micro Vision One at $75/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Kaspersky Total Security or Trend Micro Vision One?
- Kaspersky Total Security has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Kaspersky Total Security and $75/year for Trend Micro Vision One.
- Does Kaspersky Total Security or Trend Micro Vision One run on more platforms?
- Kaspersky Total Security runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android. Trend Micro Vision One runs on Web, Desktop, Cloud.
- Can I use Kaspersky Total Security for free?
- Yes. Kaspersky Total Security has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Trend Micro Vision One starts at $75/year.
- 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 Trend Micro Vision One is typically brought in for.
- What can Kaspersky Total Security do that Trend Micro Vision One cannot?
- Kaspersky Total Security covers Real-time protection, Ransomware protection, Safe Money, Privacy protection. Trend Micro Vision One covers Extended detection and response, Attack surface management, Threat intelligence, Risk visibility. Both handle Cloud deployment.
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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