The full review
What it is
Webroot sells its consumer antivirus in three tiers: Essentials, Premium and Total Protection. Every tier covers PCs, Macs, smartphones, Chromebooks and tablets with always-on threat protection, a firewall and network monitor, Web Threat Shield and login/password protection. Two newer items are mobile-only: text scam detection works on Android, and the breach monitor on iOS and Android.
Premium adds identity protection for one person, covering dark web monitoring, financial and credit bureau monitoring, 24/7 US-based support with identity restoration experts and up to $1M fraud expense reimbursement. Total Protection adds a VPN for five devices, parental controls and backup with unlimited cloud storage, though the backup covers one PC or Mac only. Family versions of both cover 10 devices and 10 identities. The old AntiVirus, Internet Security Plus and Complete names are gone; Webroot’s own FAQ says they were replaced by Essentials for 1, 3 or 5 devices.
What it costs in practice
All prices are first-year promotional figures. Essentials is $37.49 for one device, $52.49 for three and $67.49 for five. Premium is $90.99 for five devices and one identity, or $174.99 for the family version. Total Protection is $107.99, or $179.99 for Total Protection Family, which Webroot labels “Best value”. The struck-through list prices run from $49.99 to $299.99, and the current “Back to school” campaign advertises up to 40% off with no end date shown.
Webroot does not publish a renewal price. Its support article says a subscription always renews at the standard renewal price plus tax, with notices 30 and 14 days before expiry, so expect to pay more than the first-year figure unless you cancel auto-renewal. There is no free tier or trial, but there is a 70-day money-back guarantee on all consumer products. Independent testing is the weak spot: the most recent AV-TEST Windows result dates from June 2019, and SE Labs’ 2026 Q2 report placed Webroot 11th of 11 with a 94% total accuracy rating.
Strengths
- 70-day money-back guarantee on all consumer products
- Identity protection with up to $1M fraud expense reimbursement on Premium and Total Protection
- Total Protection bundles a 5-device VPN, parental controls and cloud backup
- Covers PCs, Macs, smartphones, Chromebooks and tablets on every tier
Watch out for
- Price typically rises at renewal; Webroot does not publish the renewal figure
- Independent lab results are old or weak: last AV-TEST Windows result June 2019, and 11th of 11 in SE Labs 2026 Q2
- No free tier or free trial
- Support runs Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm EST only
Key features
| Feature | What it does |
|---|
| Antivirus and web protection (all tiers) | Always-on threat protection, fast scans, firewall and network monitor, Web Threat Shield, login/password protection, plus text scam detection on Android and a breach monitor on iOS and Android. |
| Identity protection (Premium and Total Protection) | Dark web monitoring, financial and credit bureau monitoring, 24/7 US-based support with identity restoration experts and up to $1M fraud expense reimbursement, underwritten by American Bankers Insurance Company. Coverage may not be available in all jurisdictions and certain features require additional activation. |
| VPN, parental controls and cloud backup (Total Protection only) | VPN for 5 devices, parental controls, and backup and restore with unlimited cloud storage for 1 PC or Mac. |
How Webroot compares
| Alternative | How it differs |
|---|
| Norton | Named in Webroot’s 2025 PassMark performance comparison on the homepage. |
| McAfee | Named in Webroot’s 2025 PassMark performance comparison on the homepage. |
| Bitdefender | Named in Webroot’s 2025 PassMark performance comparison on the homepage. |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Webroot cost?
Webroot ranges from $37.49 for the first year of Essentials on one device up to $179.99 for the first year of Total Protection Family covering 10 devices and 10 identities. All prices are promotional first-year figures; the struck-through list prices run from $49.99 to $299.99.
What will Webroot cost at renewal?
Webroot does not publish a renewal price. Its support article says the subscription always renews at the standard renewal price plus any applicable sales tax, and that it sends notices 30 days and 14 days before expiry.
Is there a free trial?
No. The compare page and the Essentials product page show no free tier or free trial. Webroot does offer a 70-day money-back guarantee on all consumer products.
Webroot ratings on other platforms
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