Top 3 Antivirus for Windows – November 2025
Updated Nov 1, 2025 · AEGIS Security Editorial
The 2025 threat landscape demands antivirus that scores high on detection, stays light on performance, and ships rapid zero-day updates. Here are our top Windows picks—visually compared for fast decisions.
AEGIS #1 Pick
Ransomware Defense
Zero-Day Coverage
Low System Impact
1) Bitdefender Total Security (2025)
At-a-Glance Scores
Detection (AV-TEST/AV-Comparatives)
99.8%
Zero-day Blocking
100%
Performance Impact (↓ better)
A
Why It’s #1
- Near-perfect lab scores with excellent zero-day protection.
- Multi-layer ransomware roll-back & behavior monitoring.
- Consistently light footprint in real-world usage.
- Mature console & mixed-OS coverage (Windows/macOS/mobile).
Pricing & Levels (typical)
Total Security – 5 Devices
$59.99* 1st yr
Renews higher · Win/Mac/iOS/Android
Family / 10 Devices
$79.99* 1st yr
Parental controls · VPN limits apply
Business/GravityZone
Quote
Central mgmt · EDR/XDR options
*Regional promos vary; check current site pricing.
Pros
- Top-tier detection & very low false positives.
- Excellent ransomware remediation.
- Strong features without heavy slowdown.
Cons
- Renewals can be pricey vs. intro offers.
- Full VPN/advanced extras may require upgrades.
2) Norton 360 Deluxe (Nov 2025)
At-a-Glance Scores
Detection (Aggregate)
99.6%
Zero-day Blocking
99.9%
Performance Impact (↓ better)
A-
Highlights
- All-in-one suite: AV + firewall + vault + backup + dark-web alerts.
- Polished UI and strong phishing/identity protection.
- Great for remote users who need backup & VPN bundled.
Pricing & Levels (typical)
360 Deluxe (5 devices)
$19.99* 1st yr
Renews higher · Win/Mac/mobile
360 Select / 10 devices
$49.99* 1st yr
ID protection tiers available
Business
Quote
Mgmt & support options vary
*Promos vary by region; confirm at checkout.
Pros
- Excellent protection with rich extras (backup/ID/VPN).
- User-friendly; easy MSP/SMB rollout.
Cons
- Heavier than ultra-light AV on older PCs.
- Renewals noticeably higher than intro price.
3) TotalAV Pro 2025
At-a-Glance Scores
Detection (Aggregate)
98.9%
Zero-day Blocking
99.4%
Performance Impact (↓ better)
B+
Highlights
- Solid protection + helpful cleanup/optimization tools.
- Attractive entry pricing for large device counts.
- Improving management features year-over-year.
Pricing & Levels (typical)
Antivirus Pro
$19* 1st yr
Core AV · 3 devices
Internet Security
$39* 1st yr
VPN + extras
Total Security
$49* 1st yr
Password vault + ad block
*Intro pricing; renewals can rise significantly.
Pros
- Great value at entry price vs. strong detection.
- Useful utilities for older hardware fleets.
Cons
- Higher false-positive risk than top two in some tests.
- Enterprise console less mature; renewal pricing jumps.
AEGIS Guidance
- Bitdefender if you want maximum protection + low impact.
- Norton 360 if you prefer an all-in-one suite (backup/ID/VPN).
- TotalAV if budget matters most across many endpoints.
Scores reflect a synthesis of late-2025 independent test rounds and field observations; check vendor pages for live results and regional pricing.
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