Our verdict: F-Secure Total puts antivirus, a VPN with no data cap, a password manager and dark web monitoring in one subscription for PCs and phones. The renewal price is the same as the first year, which is rare in this market. The trial needs an F-Secure account and becomes a paid subscription unless you cancel.
About F-Secure Total
F-Secure Total is the top consumer suite from F-Secure, a security company based in Finland. One app covers antivirus, an unlimited VPN with a kill switch, an ad blocker, a gaming mode, a password manager with a secure vault and autofill, and identity monitoring that alerts you when your personal data shows up in a breach. F-Secure says it handles personal data under the GDPR and does not sell it.
New users get a 30-day free trial on computers and phones. You sign up with your details through F-Secure's online shop, the trial is opt-out, and F-Secure says it notifies you before the first payment; cancel within 30 days to pay nothing. After that the cheapest plan costs €69.99 per year for one device, with a 30-day money-back guarantee, and F-Secure keeps the renewal price equal to the new-customer price.
What it does well
- Antivirus. Real-time protection against viruses and other malware on Windows, Mac and mobile.
- Unlimited VPN. Encrypts your connection on public Wi-Fi with no data cap and a kill switch.
- Password manager. Stores passwords in a secure vault and fills them in on all your devices.
- Identity monitoring. Dark web monitoring alerts you when your personal data appears in a breach.
- Ad blocker and gaming mode. Blocks excessive ads and reduces interruptions while you play on Windows.
Who it is for
Good fit
Households that want antivirus, VPN and password manager from one European vendor on PCs and phones.
Look elsewhere
Users happy with the free Microsoft Defender, or anyone who does not want to give payment details for a trial.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Antivirus, VPN and password manager in one app
- VPN without a data cap
- Renewal price equals the first-year price
- 30-day trial on computers and phones
Cons
- Paid after the 30-day trial (from €69.99 per year for one device)
- Trial is opt-out and turns into a subscription unless you cancel
- Installer only available after signing up
How to install F-Secure Total
Start the trial on the official Total page, create a My F-Secure account and download the installer from there. Install Total, sign in and add other devices from the app. Set a reminder before day 30 if you do not want to pay, and cancel the trial in My F-Secure.
Questions about F-Secure Total
Is F-Secure Total free?
No. You get a 30-day free trial after signing up with your details; it continues as a paid subscription unless you cancel. Plans start at €69.99 per year for one device.
Does F-Secure Total include a VPN?
Yes. The VPN has no data limit and includes a kill switch on Windows, Mac and Android. It is not available in China and some Middle Eastern countries.
Which Windows versions does F-Secure Total support?
Windows 11 and Windows 10 version 22H2 or later, including Windows on ARM64 version 24H2 or later. 32-bit Windows is not supported.
