Trend Micro Antivirus+ Security review

Trend Micro Antivirus+ Security is the company's base product for Windows and Mac, covering 1 device for $29.95 for 12 months on the US page, down from a listed $42.95. It protects against ransomware, uses Advanced AI Learning, flags malicious phishing emails and scam websites, and blocks dangerous sites that try to steal personal data. Trend Micro Pay Guard is included even at this tier. Trend Micro stresses simplicity, citing intuitive settings and clear status reports, which helps less technical owners of older PCs. It ranks lower here because Trend Micro does not make a specific lightweight or low-footprint claim for Antivirus+, and its system optimization tools are reserved for Internet Security and Maximum Security. It is fully compatible with Windows 11. For someone who mainly wants scam and banking protection on one computer at a low price, it is a reasonable, simple option.

Who it is for

One-PC households that want straightforward scam and banking protection at a low first-year price.

Price

$29.95 for 12 months on 1 device, listed down from $42.95.

Trend Micro Antivirus+ Security - 1 Device 12 Months $42.95 $29.95 30% off
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• Ransomware protection
• Advanced AI Learning
• Protection against internet and email scams
• Trend Micro Pay Guard for online banking and shopping
• Blocks dangerous websites that try to steal personal data

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Simple settings and clear status reports, per Trend Micro
• Strength: $29.95 for the first year on 1 device
• Strength: Fully compatible with Windows 11
• Weakness: Covers 1 device only
• Weakness: System optimization tools are reserved for higher plans
• Weakness: Trend Micro does not publish a resource-use claim for this product

Key facts

• Devices: 1
• Platforms: Windows and Mac
• Banking protection: Trend Micro Pay Guard
• First-year price: $29.95

Where it ranks

Trend Micro Antivirus+ Security is No. 8 in our Best Lightweight Antivirus verdict.