McAfee's renewal cost is between $150 and $279.96 a year, depending on the plan. The gap that catches people is Premium (Individual): $50.04 for the first year, then $150 every year after — $99.96 more, an increase of +200%. We have checked McAfee's public pricing page every day since 2026-08-04.
| plan | first year | renews at | increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultimate (Individual) | $200.04 | $279.96 | +40% |
| Advanced (Individual) | $90 | $200.04 | +122% |
| Premium (Individual) | $50.04 | $150 | +200% |
McAfee is not alone in this, but the steepest step we have measured in the category belongs to it. For the same reading taken on the same day, see Norton and Avast, or the whole category in what antivirus actually costs in year two.
1. Find the date. It is twelve months from purchase, not from installation.
2. Read the second-year figure above, not the price you remember paying.
3. Decide before the charge lands. Cancelling ahead is simpler than seeking a refund after.
4. Compare the new-customer price. In this category it is routinely lower than the price
offered to the customer who stayed.
How much does McAfee cost after the first year?
Ultimate (Individual) renews at $279.96 a year; Advanced (Individual) renews at $200.04 a year; Premium (Individual) renews at $150 a year.
What is McAfee's renewal cost for Total Protection?
McAfee renames and repackages its consumer tiers regularly. As of our latest check the individual plans renew at: Ultimate (Individual) $279.96; Advanced (Individual) $200.04; Premium (Individual) $150. We record whatever names appear on McAfee's own page rather than legacy product names.
Is McAfee cheaper if I cancel and re-subscribe?
On the published numbers, yes — the new-customer price for Premium (Individual) is $50.04 against a renewal price of $150. We report the prices; whether re-subscribing is practical for you is your call.
Does McAfee tell you before it auto-renews?
It is required to notify you before charging an auto-renewal, and the notice usually arrives by email around a month ahead. The complaint we see most often is not that no notice was sent, but that it was easy to miss.
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