Security & Cybersecurity · head to head
Kaspersky Total Security vs Vanta
Kaspersky Total Security
Security & Cybersecurity
Complete protection for your digital life
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Vanta
Security & Cybersecurity
Compliance automation platform for SOC 2, ISO 27001 and similar frameworks.
- From
- On request
- 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; Vanta no published pricing for any tier; all plans require requesting a demo and contacting sales
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Kaspersky Total Security and Vanta actually diverge.
| Attribute | Kaspersky Total Security | Vanta |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web, API |
| Founded | 1997 | Unknown |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Security & Cybersecurity).
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 Vanta
Nothing recorded that Kaspersky Total Security does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Kaspersky Total Security
- Antivirusnot Vanta
- Internet Securitynot Vanta
- Parental Controlnot Vanta
Vanta
- SaaS and fintech companies needing rapid SOC 2 certification for enterprise salesnot Kaspersky Total Security
- Healthcare organisations automating HIPAA compliance managementnot Kaspersky Total Security
- European companies managing GDPR and privacy compliancenot Kaspersky Total Security
- Organisations implementing ISO 27001 and other security standardsnot Kaspersky Total Security
- Companies conducting vendor security assessments and managing third-party risknot 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
Vanta
- No published pricing for any tier; all plans require requesting a demo and contacting sales
- Essentials tier limited to one compliance framework; organisations needing multiple frameworks must upgrade to higher tiers
- Plus and Professional tiers feature unclear differentiation; specific pricing and included questionnaires not published
- Enterprise pricing fully custom; no transparency on costs or what features are included
- AI questionnaire automation capped at 25 annually in Plus tier, only 144 annually in Professional 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$74.99/year
- Plus features
- Identity protection
- Unlimited VPN
Vanta
On request- Essentials$null/variable
- One compliance framework
- Vanta AI Agent features
- Automated evidence collection
- Plus$null/variable
- All Essentials features
- Enhanced AI Agent capabilities
- AI-powered questionnaire automation (25 annually)
- Professional$null/variable
- All Plus features
- 144 questionnaires annually (marked 'Most Popular')
- Risk management tools
- Enterprise$null/variable
- Fully customisable package
- Flexible, scalable, advanced compliance
- Tailored to sophisticated GRC requirements
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.
Questions people ask
- Is Kaspersky Total Security or Vanta better?
- Neither clearly leads. Kaspersky Total Security starts at Free and Vanta at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Kaspersky Total Security or Vanta?
- Kaspersky Total Security has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Kaspersky Total Security and On request for Vanta.
- Does Kaspersky Total Security or Vanta run on more platforms?
- Kaspersky Total Security runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android. Vanta runs on Web, API.
- Can I use Kaspersky Total Security for free?
- Yes. Kaspersky Total Security has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Vanta starts at On request.
- 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 Vanta is typically brought in for.
- What can Kaspersky Total Security do that Vanta 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.
SourceVanta: How many compliance frameworks does Vanta support?
Vanta supports 35+ compliance frameworks including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR and custom frameworks.
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.
SourceVanta: Does Vanta automate questionnaires?
Yes. Vanta's AI Agent can automate questionnaire completion, with the number of annually supported questionnaires varying by plan (25 in Plus tier, 144 in Professional tier).
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.
SourceVanta: How many integrations does Vanta support?
Vanta integrates with 300+ pre-built system connections and supports over 90% automation of compliance tasks through these integrations.
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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