

We downloaded and installed the Windows build in just a few seconds. Getting started with Cylance Smart Antivirus begins by choosing your preferred plan and handing over your cash.Īfter creating a Cylance account, you're able to log in to the Smart Antivirus web console, where most of the program's management functions are located.Īdd the current device to your account, and the website presents you with Smart Antivirus Windows and Mac clients.
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Cylance does offer a 30-day money-back guarantee, but the EULA page (opens in new tab) suggests this is more conditional than usual, and you won't necessarily get your money back unless the company agrees that there's been a breach of its limited warranty ("the Software licensed will perform substantially in accordance with the Documentation provided by us in connection with that Software at the time of purchase.") We don't know whether Cylance will always use that standard when deciding to deal with a refund request, but it looks like they could, and that's a mild concern.
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There's no trial for Smart Antivirus, unfortunately. That could mean paying a minimal $5.41 (£4.16) per year per device. Bitdefender Antivirus Plus (opens in new tab) is a relatively costly $38.99 (£29.99) for a one device, one-year license, for instance, but steep discounting means a ten device, two-year license is only $116.99 (£89.99), and just $162.49 (£124.99) over three years. This is good value if you're covering a single computer, not so much if you're covering multiple devices. The Family plan (opens in new tab) enables using Smart Antivirus on up to 10 devices for $99 (£76.15) paid annually, or $149 (£114.62) with the two-year option. The Household plan (opens in new tab) covers up to five devices and is priced at $69 (£53.07) for one year, $109 (£83.85) for two. The Personal plan (opens in new tab) covers a single device (Windows or Mac), and costs $29 (£22.31) for one year, $49 (£37.69) for two years. Pricing options are simple, with three purchase plans varying only in the number of devices they cover.
