Bitdefender Price: Plans, Monthly Cost & Price History

Bitdefender is an antivirus and internet security brand that sells yearly subscriptions for Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS devices. Its plans range from a single-device antivirus to suites that bundle a VPN, password manager, and identity protection. Like most security software, Bitdefender charges a lower price for the first year and a higher price when the subscription renews.

The prices on this page are reported by CNET in a Bitdefender review and were checked on Oct 11, 2026. Bitdefender changes its promotions often, so confirm the current first-year and renewal prices on Bitdefender's official website before you buy.

The price you see at checkout is usually the first-year price. The price that matters over time is the renewal price, which is what you pay every year after that. This page leads with the renewal price for that reason.

Total Security, the plan most households look at, renews at $110/yr and covers five devices. Antivirus Plus, the entry plan, renews at $50/yr for one device. The top plan, Ultimate Security Plus, renews at $190/yr.

Bitdefender discounts the first year of every plan. These are the introductory prices CNET reported:

The gap between the two prices is large. Total Security costs $60/yr in the first year and $110/yr at renewal. Antivirus Plus goes from $25/yr to $50/yr, and Premium Security from $80/yr to $130/yr.

Bitdefender subscriptions renew automatically by default. If you do nothing, the card on file is charged the renewal price when the first year ends. To avoid a surprise, note the renewal date when you buy, and decide before that date whether to keep the plan, switch plans, or cancel.

Antivirus Plus

Antivirus Plus covers one Windows PC. It costs $25/yr for the first year and $50/yr at renewal. It suits someone who needs basic malware protection on a single computer.

Total Security

Total Security covers five devices across Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS. It costs $60/yr for the first year and $110/yr at renewal. It adds features beyond the antivirus, and it is the usual choice for a household with a mix of computers and phones.

Premium Security

Premium Security covers five devices and adds extras such as a VPN without the data limit of the basic version. It costs $80/yr for the first year and $130/yr at renewal.

Ultimate Security and Ultimate Security Plus

The Ultimate plans add identity theft protection on top of the Premium features. Ultimate Security costs $90/yr for the first year and $160/yr at renewal. Ultimate Security Plus costs $120/yr for the first year and $190/yr at renewal, with broader identity coverage. Feature lists change, so compare the current plan details on Bitdefender's site.

Sales tax may be added depending on your state. Some plans are sold in versions for more devices or for more than one year, and those versions carry their own prices. Bitdefender also sells a free antivirus for Windows with basic protection, which may be enough if you only need malware scanning on one PC.

If you buy through a retailer or bundled with a new computer, the renewal may still be billed by Bitdefender at its own renewal rate.

• Compare plans by renewal price, not just the first-year price.
• Turn off auto-renewal if you want to decide each year, and check for a new offer before renewing.
• Pick the smallest plan that covers your devices; a single PC does not need a five-device suite.
• Skip suites with a VPN or identity protection if you already pay for those elsewhere.
• Consider whether the free antivirus and the security tools built into your operating system cover what you need.