McAfee Webroot are two of the top cybersecurity brands that protect their users from online threats. Both offer cloud-based security that doesn’t affect device performance. Both have a user-friendly interface and feature rich security tools. Both have high scores for customer service and a large guidebook that can help users resolve their issues.
Both providers are known for their malware protection. They both earned excellent marks in third-party testing and have a wide range of features that include a password manager along with firewalls, as well as automatic scanning. They offer a free 30 days trial for new customers.
The most recent version of McAfee Total Protection features a modern interface and user-friendly design. The main dashboard has been decluttered, and is divided into three categories which include identity protection, PC security and privacy. The status banner includes alerts and reports.
Webroot On the other hand, features a more minimalist design. Its products have a user-friendly interface that doesn’t take up excessive system resources. The user interface is divided into abstract sections, and the main dashboard lists the length of your license and the status of your device and the latest scan results.
McAfee is more effective in protecting against malware than Webroot. Its Antivirus + Internet Security suite has a higher score than Webroot in AV Test and AV-Comparatives. Its Realtime Shield and Infrared Protection Engine work together to stop malware and train it to identify the emergence of new zero-day threats. The company’s Secure Erase feature is a perfect way to permanently delete files in House windows and Mac computers by erasing the files with random data which makes it impossible for malware or other unauthorized software to recover the original content.