McAfee sells cybersecurity subscriptions for individuals and families, covering antivirus, scam detection, VPN, identity monitoring and privacy protection.
The figure to watch is the renewal: Premium costs new customers $49.99 for the first year, then renews at $149.99 a year, so the cheapest-looking plan isn't the whole story.
McAfee's consumer line centers on McAfee+, sold as individual plans and as family plans that can cover up to 6 family members, with Total Protection kept as a simpler tier for device and identity protection. Plans come in three levels, and the upper ones add removal of personal details found online, monitoring of bank and card activity, and support for restoring a stolen identity.
Outside the bundles, McAfee sells single products for phones and computers, offers free tools such as a device security scan and a password generator, and runs a separate business protection line. The company pitches itself as one service for scams, data protection and safe connections, and it keeps regional sites for buyers across Asia Pacific, Europe and the Americas.
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What it sells
Antivirus, scam detection, VPN, identity monitoring and privacy protection, sold as subscription plans for individuals and families.
First-year prices
New customers pay $49.99 for Premium, $89.99 for Advanced and $199.99 for Ultimate on a one-year term.
Renewal prices
After that first term, Premium renews at $149.99, Advanced at $199.99 and Ultimate at $279.99 a year.
Two-year terms
Premium costs $99.99, Advanced $179.99 and Ultimate $399.99 for 2 years, and each then moves to annual renewal.
Money-back guarantee
The 30-day guarantee refunds you within 30 days of a first purchase or 60 days of a renewal charge, but monthly subscriptions don't qualify.
Cancellation
You can cancel any time before the subscription expires; without a refund, the software keeps running until the paid period ends.
Identity theft coverage
Premium plans include up to $1M of identity theft coverage, and Ultimate raises that to $2M.
Virus Protection Pledge
If McAfee can't remove a virus from a supported device, it refunds the current term, though not damage or data loss.
The introductory first-term price is built into each plan for new customers, so Premium shows $49.99 for the first year, a saving of $100 on the listed offer.
The real choice is the term length.
The 2-year Premium plan costs $99.99, which comes in under a $49.99 first year followed by a $149.99 renewal.
If you'd rather not renew at the higher rate, cancel before the term runs out, and the service keeps running until the paid period ends.
A free antivirus trial is also listed if you want to test the software before paying.
More ways to save at McAfee
Compare the tiers on coverage as well as price.
Ultimate's $199.99 first year brings up to $2M of identity theft coverage, against Premium's $1M.
Pay yearly or for 2 years rather than monthly if the money-back guarantee matters to you, since monthly subscriptions aren't covered.
Renewal charges get a 60-day refund window, so a renewal you forgot to cancel can still be refunded if you ask in time.
McAfee questions, answered
How much does McAfee cost after the first year?
Plans renew at $149.99 for Premium, $199.99 for Advanced and $279.99 for Ultimate each year. The $49.99, $89.99 and $199.99 prices apply only to a new customer's first term.
Can you get a refund from McAfee?
The 30-day money-back guarantee gives a full refund within 30 days of a first purchase or within 60 days of a renewal charge. Monthly subscriptions aren't covered by it.
What happens when you cancel a McAfee subscription?
You can cancel any time before the subscription expires. If no refund applies, the software keeps running until the end of the period you paid for.
Is the McAfee 2-year plan cheaper?
Two-year terms cost $99.99 for Premium, $179.99 for Advanced and $399.99 for Ultimate, then renew yearly. For Premium, that undercuts a $49.99 first year plus a $149.99 renewal.
What does the McAfee Virus Protection Pledge cover?
If McAfee can't remove a virus from a supported device, it refunds what you paid for the current subscription term. The pledge doesn't cover damage or data loss.
How much identity theft coverage comes with McAfee plans?
Premium includes up to $1M of identity theft coverage. Ultimate includes up to $2M.
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