Trend Micro Review

Trend Micro focuses heavily on web-based threats and social media privacy, making it especially suitable for users who spend most of their time online. Detection rates are competitive, and the Pay Guard feature adds a secure layer for financial transactions.

Trend Micro achieves solid detection scores in independent tests, typically in the 98-99% range. The web reputation system is particularly effective at blocking malicious URLs before they can deliver payloads. Email scanning catches most phishing attempts in real time.

Trend Micro is heavier than ESET or Bitdefender during active scans, noticeably affecting system responsiveness on mid-range hardware. Background protection is more reasonable, and most users will not notice it during everyday tasks.

Plans start at $39.95 per year for one device. The 5-device plan at $59.95 offers better per-device value. Pricing is in line with the competition, and first-year discounts bring costs down further. Renewal rates are higher but within industry norms.

Trend Micro provides 24/7 phone and chat support along with a comprehensive help center. We found chat agents to be responsive and helpful. The online community is active, and video tutorials cover most setup questions.