Antivirus sales and deals in Australia: save on Bitdefender, Norton, McAfee and more

Bitdefender Antivirus Plus | AU$59.99 AU$29.99 per year (save AU$34.99)

Bitdefender's top seller regularly sells for AU$59.99 but this 50% discount brings it down to just to less than AU$30p/a. That's excellent value for money given you get a years access to one of best antivirus packages for three devices. It’s quite accurate when it comes to virus detection and effectively blocks access to malicious sites. It also has a password manager which auto-completes credit card details and can be used across three Windows PC devices.

Bitdefender Total Security | AU$99.99 AU$49.99 per year (save AU$50)

If you and your family uses devices with various operating systems including Windows, macOS, Android and iOS, this complete package will protect them all. You’ll be able to protect up to five devices and set up parental controls for any machine your kids use. This, too, like the Antivirus Plus listed above, has dropped dramatically in price, so if you're on the hunt for a great all-purpose package, this is a brilliant bargain.

Bitdefender Internet Security | AU$84.99. AU$42.99 per year (save AU$42)

Exclusively for Windows PCs, this solution adds to the Bitdefender Antivirus Plus package with a parental advisor, making it a great package for families with young children. It covers up to three devices and offers the usual anti-spam filters, firewall and file encryption features. This package was previously priced at AU$149.99, so grabbing it for just AU$42.49 is a crazy good deal.

Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac | AU$49.99 from AU$34.99 per year (save AU$10)

For those who are locked into Apple’s ecosystem and don’t own a Windows machine, then this might be the best option for you. At this price, you'll get coverage for one device, but you can pay AU$44.99 to get coverage for up to three macOS devices and benefit from protection against ransomware attacks, as well as being able to block adware.

Bitdefender Small Office Security | AU$199.99 AU$139.99 (save AU$60)

Own a small business? The solution you need will be slightly different to what a home-use PC will require and Bitdefender has you covered with a smashing AU$60 off on the Small Office Security package. You can protect up to 10 machines running Windows, macOS, Android or iOS, and prevent any work-related systems and processes from being exploited by vulnerabilities.

Avast Premium Security | AU$99.99 from AU$39.99 (save AU$60)

This particular package offers protection for a whopping 10 devices running various operating systems, making it one of the most economical options on this page. Avast's solution works on Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices, so your entire family and their machines can be protected. 

Norton AntiVirus Plus | AU$75.99 AU$49.99 (save AU$26)

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.

McAfee Total Protection | AU$109.95 from AU$74.95 per year (save AU$35)

One of the more popular names when it comes to antivirus solutions, McAfee has a similar package to Bitdefender’s Total Security, and although it comes at a higher price, we’ve seen some great discounts on this suite before. Right now, there is a AU$35 saving for the Basic plan that protects one device for one year, but if you need protection for more devices the Premium plan will set you back AU$89.95, saving AU$115 off that first year. We recommend waiting for a further discount on McAfee however, as it’s been known to go down to as low as AU$25 in the past. 

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 that protected any number of devices under one plan. However, it has since scaled back that option, and now the AVG Internet Security suite can only be used for up to 10 devices. Currently priced at AU$47.99, you’re saving AU$68 for the first year of use. Given that McAfee’s similar plan is valued at AU$89.95, that’s a pretty good deal for multi-device protection. If you need cover for iOS devices as well, there’s the AVG Ultimate plan option, which is on sale for AU$67.99 per year instead.

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. This price, though, only protects a single PC.

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 Premium | AU$113.95 from AU$44.95 (save AU$69)

Kaspersky Premium offers protection for up to 20 devices, with plans ranging from AU$44.95 per year for a five devices, up to AU$56.95 per year for the full 20-device offering. The latter’s great value if you have a lot of devices that need protecting, and even comes with a VPN, password manager and Kaspersky Safe Kids included. If you don’t need all the bells and whistles of the 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 offering a VPN included for no additional fee.

Trend Micro Device Security Basic | AU$89 from AU$69 per year (save AU$20)

For AU$69 you get complete protection against ransomware and viruses, plus a password manager and parental controls for all your devices, including mobiles. Note that this is the basic package. If you need the use of a VPN or want additional features like dark web monitoring and protection for other smart devices, you can opt for the Pro or Ultimate packages.