The verdict
Webroot takes it, 4–2 on rounds.
On the published figures and the independent review sites, Webroot takes 4 of 6 rounds. Treat that as a starting point and check the current figures on both pages, because prices and plans move.
Choose McAfee if…
- • You want McAfee's edge on how many people have reviewed it and how many trustpilot reviews
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- • You want Webroot's edge on what reviewers say and what customers say on trustpilot
Round by round
- Round 1What reviewers sayWebroot winsMcAfee5/10
4.3 out of 5
average rating from 78 reviews on Capterra
- 4.3 out of 5, against 4.6 out of 5
Source: capterra.com ↗
Webroot wins this round on independent review-site data, not on its own claims.
- Round 2What customers say on TrustpilotWebroot winsMcAfee5/10
1.3 out of 5
TrustScore from 3,467 reviews on Trustpilot
- 1.3 out of 5, against 4.4 out of 5
Source: trustpilot.com ↗
Webroot wins this round on independent review-site data, not on its own claims.
- Round 3How easy it is to useWebroot winsMcAfee5/10
4.3 out of 5
ease-of-use rating from Capterra reviewers
- 4.3 out of 5, against 4.8 out of 5
Source: capterra.com ↗
Webroot wins this round on independent review-site data, not on its own claims.
- Round 4How reviewers rate its supportWebroot winsMcAfee5/10
4.1 out of 5
customer-service rating from Capterra reviewers
- 4.1 out of 5, against 4.3 out of 5
Source: capterra.com ↗
Webroot wins this round on independent review-site data, not on its own claims.
- Round 5How many people have reviewed itMcAfee winsWebroot5/10
14 reviews
reviews on Capterra, rated 4.6 out of 5
- 14 reviews, against 78 reviews
Source: capterra.com ↗
McAfee wins this round on independent review-site data, not on its own claims.
- Round 6How many Trustpilot reviewsMcAfee winsWebroot5/10
1,458 reviews
reviews on Trustpilot, rated 4.4 out of 5
- 1,458 reviews, against 3,467 reviews
Source: trustpilot.com ↗
McAfee wins this round on independent review-site data, not on its own claims.
Side by side
- 98.5%, against 99.3%
- 4.3 out of 5, against 4.4 out of 5
- 1.3 out of 5, against 4.7 out of 5
- 4.1 out of 5, against 4.2 out of 5
- 4.4 out of 5, against 4.7 out of 5
- 14 reviews, against 4,462 reviews
- 14 reviews, against 78 reviews
- 1,458 reviews, against 3,467 reviews