Australian antivirus deals in 2025: secure your devices with these top discounts

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As our lives increasingly move online, simply being cautious about your digital activity is no longer enough to ensure protection from cyber threats. Fortunately, the best deals on Antivirus software in Australia from the likes of Bitdefender, Norton, Trend Micro, and McAfee let you stay safe without breaking the bank.

"From school and work to shopping and communicating, almost everything we do is online. Yet, many of us are less cautious about our digital presence than we would be in the real world. And, the fact is, many of us aren't as thoughtful about our digital comings and goings as we would be in the real world. You wouldn't walk down a dark alley with a wad of cash in your pocket… but how bad would it be to click one link on a sketchy website?

Avoiding such websites by checking if it has 'https' in the URL or that there's a padlock in your browser's address bar are good practices to uphold, but the only way to truly remain safe online is antivirus software. However, each security suite offers a unique experience, providing varied protection for devices against diverse cyber threats,

We've tracked down the top sales on the best antivirus suites to help you improve your home’s cybersecurity and protect your family online. Staying protected doesn't have to be expensive, whether you're working, shopping or simply browsing. We've gathered the best deals from various antivirus brands to help keep your data secure.

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Bitdefender

Bitdefender Antivirus Plus | AU$79.99 AU$40 per year (save AU$39.99)

Bitdefender Antivirus Plus | AU$79.99 AU$40 per year (save AU$39.99)

Bitdefender's most affordable service typically costs AU$40 for the first year before reverting to AU$79.99. You can use this service on up to three devices across Windows, iOS, and Mac. It offers accurate virus detection and effectively stops access to malicious sites. Its password manager also auto-completes credit card details, facilitating safer payments on up to three Windows PCs.

Bitdefender Total Security | AU$159.99 AU$79.99 per year (save AU$74.99 on the first year)

Bitdefender Total Security | AU$159.99 AU$79.99 per year
(save AU$74.99 on the first year)

For complete online peace of mind, the Total Security package protects your entire family and all their devices (Windows, macOS, Android, or iOS). It offers the same antivirus, malware, ransomware defense, and advanced scam prevention as Antivirus Plus, plus email protection, a password manager, standard VPN (200Mbps per day), ad blocking and data breach detection.

Bitdefender Premium Security | AU$169.99 AU$85 per year (save AU$49.99 on the first year)

Bitdefender Premium Security | AU$169.99 AU$85 per year
(save AU$49.99 on the first year)

The best suite on offer from Bitdefender, it offers customers all the benefits of the total security package. The two biggest benefits over the slightly cheaper package above is unlimited VPN in more than 50 countries compared to 200Mps, as well as a complete ad-blocker and anti-tracking tool.

Avast

Avast Premium Security | AU$77.99AU$31.20 (save AU$20 on the first year)

Avast Premium Security | AU$77.99 AU$31.20
(save AU$20 on the first year)

This particular package offers protection for up to 10 devices across various operating systems, including Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS, making it one of the most economical options on this page for family-wide protection. If you only need to protect a single device (Mac, Windows PC, mobile phone, or tablet), the Premium Security package for one device is available for just AU$49.99, down from AU$77.99 for the first year.

Norton

Norton AntiVirus Plus | AU$75.99 AU$49.99 (save AU$26 on the first year)

Norton AntiVirus Plus | AU$75.99 AU$49.99
(save AU$26 on the first year)

Norton's popular AntiVirus Plus is number two on our list of top antivirus software for good reason: it's easy to use but still has advanced options for those who want them, is rated highly by AV testing labs, and is light on system resource use. This deal knocks $26 off the regular RRP, but is only for a single device. So if you'd like something more cost effective for multiple devices, Bitdefender's corresponding product might be a better option. It might seem pricey, but this deal breaks down to AU$4.17p/m.

McAfee

McAfee Plus Advanced | AU$129.95 from AU$74.95 per year (save AU$35)

McAfee Plus Advanced | AU$129.95 from AU$74.95 per year
(save AU$35)


McAfee is one of the more popular names in antivirus, offering packages similar to Bitdefender’s Total Security. While typically higher priced, it often sees significant discounts. Currently, there's a AU$35 saving on the Basic plan for one device for one year. For multiple devices, the Premium plan costs AU$89.95, saving AU$115 off the first year. However, we recommend waiting for further discounts, as McAfee has been known to go as low as AU$25 in the past.

AVG

AVG Internet Security | AU$119.99 AU$47.99 for the first year (save AU$72)

AVG Internet Security | AU$119.99 AU$47.99 for the first year
(save AU$72)

AVG used to offer an Internet Security Unlimited plan, protecting any number of devices. However, this has been scaled back, and the AVG Internet Security suite can now only be used for up to 10 devices. Currently priced at AU$47.99, this offers a AU$68 saving for the first year. Given McAfee’s similar plan is AU$89.95, AVG presents a good deal for multi-device protection. For iOS device coverage, consider the AVG Ultimate plan option, on sale for AU$67.99 per year.

Panda Security

Panda Dome Advanced |AU$87.99AU$43.99 per year (save AU44)

Panda Dome Advanced | AU$87.99 AU$43.99 per year (save AU44)

For 50% off, you get virus and ransomware protection, a filter for malicious websites and the ability to safely shop and bank online. There’s also a VPN for anonymous browsing and parental controls. However, this price only protects a single PC.

Panda Dome Essential Antivirus | AU$61.99 AU$30.99 per year (save AU$31)

Panda Dome Essential Antivirus | AU$61.99 AU$30.99 per year
(save AU$31)

This is a more basic solution as compared to Panda Dome Advanced, but protects you with a firewall, works on both Windows and Mac machines, or on smartphones. The only difference between the two is that the Essential package doesn’t come with parental controls.

Kaspersky

Kaspersky Premium | AU$106.95from AU$30.99 (save AU$75.96)

Kaspersky Premium | AU$106.95 from AU$30.99
(save AU$75.96)

Kaspersky Premium offers protection for up to 20 devices, with plans ranging from AU$44.95 per year for five devices to AU$56.95 per year for the full 20-device offering. The latter presents great value for protecting many devices, and even includes a VPN, password manager, and Kaspersky Safe Kids. If you don’t need the full Premium suite, Kaspersky also has a Standard plan starting at AU$34.95 per year, or Plus for AU$41.95 per year, with the Plus plan also including a VPN.

Trend Micro

Trend Micro Device Security Basic | AU$129.95 from AU$99 per year (save AU$30.95)

Trend Micro Device Security Basic | AU$129.95 from AU$99 per year
(save AU$30.95)

For AU$69, the Basic package provides complete protection against ransomware and viruses, plus a password manager and parental controls for all your devices, including mobiles. If you require a VPN or features like dark web monitoring and protection for other smart devices, you can opt for the Pro or Ultimate packages.


Do you need antivirus?

It’s the digitally connected age, everyone uses at least one electronic device to communicate with the wider world, be it a laptop, a desktop PC or a mobile phone – and most of us are using multiple, every day. Whether we're sending emails, scrolling through social media, talking to family, watching movies or reading news, we're using the internet for hours each day, every week. As a result, even if you don't realise it, there’s a incredible amount of data going in and out of our devices, including personal and financial information.

It’s a veritable smorgasbord of targets for cyber criminals looking to steal this data and we’re nowhere near controlling the threat from the hackers plaguing the internet. In fact, cyber crime is getting worse with every coming year, meaning that it's never been more important to protect our computers and mobile phones.

Like most security, be it a dashcam, security camera or video doorbell, you don't know you need a quality antivirus software, until it's already too late to help you. While being aware of the threat is an important factor in reducing the chance of getting infected, even the most wary users can still inadvertently find themselves infected. And, if you're part of a multi-device household that includes users of varying technological savvy, then protecting all your devices with one subscription is a worthwhile investment.

Today's commercial antivirus suites offer the most thorough levels of protection you can buy and typically bundle in both multi-device and multi-platform support, so they'll shield not just your Windows PCs, but Apple Macs, Android handsets and iPhones, or tablets too.

Max Delaney
Staff Writer

A Digital Content Writer for the Australian TechRadar team, Max covers all things tech and lifestyle and is keen on using tech to make life easier. A 2023 journalism graduate, Max has written across sports, entertainment and business for brands like Zero Digital Media and Valnet.Inc, but found his love for tech in his time at GadgetUser. At home when covering everything from the latest deal and coupon code to the most recent streaming service output, phone or smartwatch, Max excels at using his research, experience and writing ability give you more time to use your tech, not waste time finding it. 

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