Bitdefender Pricing
Bitdefender costs from $3/mo up to $6/mo — about $36/year at the entry tier. There are 3 plans, and no free tier. That is below the $3/mo average for antivirus tools we track.
Bitdefender plans & prices
Every Bitdefender plan, what it includes, and who each one suits.
What Bitdefender costs over time
List price per plan, projected across a year. Annual prepayment is often discounted, so treat these as the ceiling rather than the final bill.
| Plan | Per month | 3 months | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antivirus Plus | $3 | $9 | $36 |
| Total SecurityPopular | $4 | $12 | $48 |
| Ultimate | $6 | $18 | $72 |
What each plan includes
Each tier builds on the one before it, so higher plans also include everything below them.
| Feature | Antivirus Plus $3 | Total Security $4 | Ultimate $6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 device (Windows) | |||
| Anti-phishing | |||
| 5 devices | |||
| All platforms | |||
| Unlimited VPN | |||
| Identity protection |
Which Bitdefender plan should you choose?
On a budget → Antivirus Plus ($3/mo)
The cheapest paid way in — $36 a year.
Most teams → Total Security ($4/mo)
The plan Bitdefender positions as its best-value tier for Performance-conscious users.
Scaling up → Ultimate ($6/mo)
The full feature set — worth it once you need everything below the top row.
Is Bitdefender good value?
Across the 4 other antivirus tools we track, entry pricing averages $3/mo (from $3 to $3). Bitdefender starts at $3/mo — below average.
| Cheaper alternative | Starts at | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MalwarebytesLightweight malware & threat removal | Free | 4.5/5 |
Hidden costs to budget for
- • Per-seat plans multiply with team size — check whether the price above is per user.
- • Headline prices usually assume annual billing; paying monthly costs more.
- • Premium support, extra storage, and higher API limits are common paid add-ons.
- • Watch for renewal pricing: introductory rates often rise at the second term.
Ready to try Bitdefender?
Check current pricing and any live offers on their site.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Bitdefender cost?+
Bitdefender starts at $3 per month, running up to $6 per month on its top tier. There are 3 plans in total.
Does Bitdefender have a free plan?+
No — Bitdefender does not offer a permanently free plan. The cheapest way in is the Antivirus Plus plan at $3/mo. Free trials may still be available.
How much is Bitdefender per year?+
At the Antivirus Plus price of $3/mo, Bitdefender costs about $36 per year. Many vendors discount annual billing, so the real figure is often lower if you prepay.
Is Bitdefender expensive compared with other antivirus tools?+
The 4 other antivirus tools we track average $3/mo to start. Bitdefender's cheapest paid plan is $3/mo, which is below that average.
Are there hidden costs with Bitdefender?+
Headline prices often assume annual prepayment, and per-seat plans multiply with team size. Premium support, extra storage, and higher API limits are commonly paid add-ons — check these before you commit.