McAfee Pricing
McAfee costs from $3/mo up to $8/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.
McAfee plans & prices
Every McAfee plan, what it includes, and who each one suits.
What McAfee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $3 | $9 | $36 |
| PlusPopular | $5 | $15 | $60 |
| Advanced | $8 | $24 | $96 |
What each plan includes
Each tier builds on the one before it, so higher plans also include everything below them.
| Feature | Basic $3 | Plus $5 | Advanced $8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 device | |||
| VPN | |||
| Unlimited devices | |||
| Identity monitoring | |||
| Identity theft coverage | |||
| Credit monitoring |
Which McAfee plan should you choose?
On a budget → Basic ($3/mo)
The cheapest paid way in — $36 a year.
Most teams → Plus ($5/mo)
The plan McAfee positions as its best-value tier for Families with many devices.
Scaling up → Advanced ($8/mo)
The full feature set — worth it once you need everything below the top row.
Is McAfee good value?
Across the 4 other antivirus tools we track, entry pricing averages $3/mo (from $3 to $3). McAfee 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 McAfee?
Check current pricing and any live offers on their site.
Frequently asked questions
How much does McAfee cost?+
McAfee starts at $3 per month, running up to $8 per month on its top tier. There are 3 plans in total.
Does McAfee have a free plan?+
No — McAfee does not offer a permanently free plan. The cheapest way in is the Basic plan at $3/mo. Free trials may still be available.
How much is McAfee per year?+
At the Basic price of $3/mo, McAfee costs about $36 per year. Many vendors discount annual billing, so the real figure is often lower if you prepay.
Is McAfee expensive compared with other antivirus tools?+
The 4 other antivirus tools we track average $3/mo to start. McAfee's cheapest paid plan is $3/mo, which is below that average.
Are there hidden costs with McAfee?+
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.