# Bitdefender

> <p><strong>Known for:</strong> best-in-class detection scores, the OEM engine behind many other AV brands<br><strong>Pricing:</strong> Total Security ~$20 first year (3–5 devices), renews ~$90/yr</p>

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Bitdefender is a Romanian security company and one of Europe's biggest antivirus names, giving privacy-minded users a European alternative to US brands like Norton or McAfee. It consistently earns best-in-class detection scores in independent lab testing, and its engine is licensed as the OEM technology behind many other antivirus products.

For home users, Total Security is the headline suite, typically around $20 for the first year covering three to five devices before renewing at roughly $90 per year.

https://www.bitdefender.com