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McAfee — true cost record

data verified 2026-08-04 · tracked since 2026-08-04 · checked daily

As of 2026-08-04, McAfee's Premium (Individual) plan advertises $4.17/mo but renews at $12.50/mo — a +200% increase after the first term. We verify these prices daily against McAfee's own pricing page.

The renewal trap

+200% at renewal

Advertised $4.17/mo (Premium (Individual)) → renews at $12.50/mo.

Fair renewal score

C

Ranked 18 of 27 tracked providers for renewal fairness.

All plans — intro vs renewal (verified 2026-08-04)

planintrorenews atincrease
Premium (Individual)$4.17$12.50+200%
Advanced (Individual)$7.50$16.67+122%
Ultimate (Individual)$16.67$23.33+40%

True 3-year cost — Premium (Individual)

Year 1 (intro)$50.04
Year 2 (renewal)$150
Year 3 (renewal)$150
3-year total$350.04
vs $150.12 if the intro price were real — you pay 2.3× the ad.

Quick answers

Why did McAfee charge me more at renewal?

Your introductory term ended. McAfee's advertised price applies to the first term only; plans then renew at the regular rate in the verified table above.

What is McAfee's real price after the first term?

Premium (Individual): $12.50/mo; Advanced (Individual): $16.67/mo; Ultimate (Individual): $23.33/mo.

CITE THIS DATA: "McAfee's Premium (Individual) renewal price is $12.50/mo, +200% over its $4.17 intro rate — HonestlyRanked TrueCost tracker, verified daily." See also: pricing statistics · change log