McAfee pricing: advertised price and renewal price
McAfee pricing starts at $3.33/mo for Total Protection Essential (5 devices), billed for 12 months. As of 2026-10-31, McAfee's Premium (Individual) plan advertises $4.17/mo but renews at $12.50/mo, a +200% increase after the first term. After 2 years you are paying $150 a year, not the $50.04 the advertised price suggests. We verify these prices daily against McAfee's own pricing page.
$50.04 for the 12-month term.
Monthly equivalent; confirm the renewal term with the provider.
Assumes the recorded renewal rate applies after the initial term, with no future price changes.
Monthly figures may be equivalents of longer billing terms. Estimates exclude taxes and optional extras. Check the provider’s final offer ↗
Pricing-behavior score: C. This describes recorded renewal pricing, not overall product quality. How the score works.
Renewal price history, Premium (Individual)
Unchanged. We have recorded $12.50/mo on every one of our 81 checks since 2026-08-04. No increase, no decrease, no promotional fluctuation, the figure has held for the entire period we have been watching it.
All plans, intro vs renewal (verified 2026-10-31)
| plan | intro | renews at | increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Protection Essential (5 devices) Billing commitment: 12 month(s). Prices above are monthly equivalents. | $3.33 | $10 | +200% |
| Premium (Individual) Billing commitment: 12 month(s). Prices above are monthly equivalents. | $4.17 | $12.50 | +200% |
| Advanced (Individual) Billing commitment: 12 month(s). Prices above are monthly equivalents. | $7.50 | $16.67 | +122% |
| Ultimate (Individual) Billing commitment: 12 month(s). Prices above are monthly equivalents. (last confirmed 2026-10-15) | $16.67 | $23.33 | +40% |
Prices as shown to a visitor in Pakistan, in the currency McAfee displayed. Some companies vary price by country, both the absolute price and the increase can differ. How we check
True 3-year cost, Premium (Individual)
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Common questions about McAfee pricing
How much does McAfee cost?
McAfee's tracked plans run from $3.33/mo (Total Protection Essential (5 devices)) to $16.67/mo (Ultimate (Individual)) at the advertised rate, as recorded on 2026-10-31. Renewal prices are in the table above.
How much does McAfee cost after 2 years?
$150 for the second year, $50.04 in year one at the introductory rate, then $150 a year once it renews. Over three years the Premium (Individual) plan costs $350.04 in total, 2.3× the $150.12 the advertised price implies.
What is McAfee's renewal price?
Total Protection Essential (5 devices): $10/mo; Premium (Individual): $12.50/mo; Advanced (Individual): $16.67/mo; Ultimate (Individual): $23.33/mo. These are the rates McAfee charges once the introductory term ends, observed on 2026-10-31; future prices may change.
How much is McAfee per year?
$150 a year at the renewal rate for Premium (Individual), or $50.04 for the first year if you are buying at the advertised introductory price.
Why did McAfee charge me more at renewal?
Some tracked plans have an introductory discount and a higher renewal price. That may explain an increase, but check your invoice, billing term, taxes and add-ons.
Has McAfee changed its price recently?
Not since we began tracking on 2026-08-04. We check McAfee's public pricing page once every day and would record any change here.