How much do you pay PER YEAR for security products/subscriptions?

[midzan21]

0$/€/HRK ... Not need to pay when all things are free (IMHO Windows 10 have good security w/o a lot of tools)

 

[CaptnAmerca]

It's a known fact that most (not all) paid-only software can be obtained for free, and legally (giveaways, promotional, beta testing, referral etc). It's only a loss when you paid more than it's value (ie. scammed or mis-sold).

I don't really consider it a loss. I am getting what I paid for. I'll just keep my eyes open for the deals from now on.

Someone has to pay for all of the giveaways, right? People put a lot of time and money into developing and supporting them.

I was always suspicious of the free software giveaways, deals, etc. Not from MT, but just doing general Google searches.

 

[jamescv7]

I've never pay any software when it comes on the security part; because I prefer free products which can already work from my needs.

If I'm going to purchase it then likely 2 year license where even though expensive but investment can already be observed.

 

[LahiruRajinda]

Zero $$$. Thanks to trial versions and freeware.

 

[frogboy]

Norton Security 12 months free for Beta testing, Zemana Antimalware free lifetime for Beta testing and Shadow defender lifetime free from a giveaway on FB so at the moment totally free. Oh and plus Voodoo Shield free.

 

[Iapepe]

Kaspersky Anti-Virus - giveaway (3 month + 3 .....)
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware - Lifetime License
Comodo Free Firewall
Zemana AM - Lifetime License from Beta testing

 

[Ink]

I don't really consider it a loss. I am getting what I paid for. I'll just keep my eyes open for the deals from now on.

I understand but under some circumstances, when you buy a new laptop or computer, or mobile contract, they'll attempt to sell you a security package at RRP, or an additional monthly charge.

Looking for online deals is recommended, but remember if it's too good to be true, then it probably is. Take caution.

 

[hjlbx]

Paid security softs won't necessarily provide better protection. How risky your computing behaviors are a primary factor.

That being said, a safe user can stay infection-free just using Windows Defender and Firewall.

Paying for a bunch of good security softs and using them together is no guarantee of system protection; "Hey... I paid for it so now I can do anything I want without thought and stay safe." Errr...ehhmmmm... No !

In my experience, some security softs are worth their price - for the right user: AppGuard, Emsisoft, HitmanPro & Alert, ReHIPS, Sandboxie, Shadow Defender, Windows Firewall Control, and Webroot.

Lifetime licenses - Sandboxie\Shadow Defender\Windows Firewall Control... no brainer.

A lot depends upon whether you actually want, need and will use all the additional features that come with a paid product - like mobile device protection and cloud backup\storage.

Also, it depends upon whether or not a particular soft will work on your specific system without problems.

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Bottom line is that paid protection is not always better protection. There are too many factors. Is paid security suite better than Windows Defender\Firewall ? Of course it is... but do you actually need it ?