Intego ONE for Mac review

Intego ONE is the only Mac-first product on this list; Intego now sells its Mac protection under this name. Its Essential plan pairs real-time antivirus built for macOS, which removes viruses, malware, spyware and adware with quick or scheduled scans, with a Smart Firewall that shows which apps try to connect and lets you set per-app rules. Advanced adds SmartClean for junk files, leftover files and full app uninstalls, and Complete adds Intego VPN. Seats come in 1, 3 or 5 Macs and can be shared with family who do not need your login, and there is a 30-day money-back guarantee. Apple's own security guide says macOS already includes XProtect for signature-based malware detection and removal, so the case for Intego rests on the firewall controls, scheduled scans and cleanup tools. We could not confirm USD prices from the static page, so pricing is pending.

Who it is for

Mac owners who want more than Apple's built-in XProtect

Price

See vendor pricing (USD check pending).

US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• Real-time antivirus built for macOS that removes viruses, malware, spyware and adware
• Smart Firewall that monitors network connections with per-app rules
• SmartClean removes junk files and fully uninstalls apps on Advanced plans
• Intego VPN on the top plan
• Plans for 1, 3 or 5 Macs with shareable seats

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Built for macOS rather than ported from Windows, per Intego
• Strength: Seats can be shared with family without sharing a login
• Strength: 30-day money-back guarantee
• Weakness: The Essential plan leaves out SmartClean and the VPN
• Weakness: Prices load only in the browser, so our USD check is pending
• Weakness: Windows protection is a separate Intego Antivirus product

Key facts

• Plans: Essential, Advanced, Complete
• Seats: 1, 3 or 5 Macs
• Guarantee: 30-day money-back
• Apple notarized: Yes, per Intego

Where it ranks

Intego ONE for Mac is No. 7 in our Best Antivirus Software verdict.