# Shield Antivirus Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra > With the help of Capterra, learn about Shield Antivirus Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other Computer Security products and more. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/212503/Shield-Antivirus/alternatives --- # Shield Antivirus Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on March 13, 2026 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[Pricing](#pricing)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) Shield Antivirus ## What is Shield Antivirus? Shield Antivirus is antivirus software that provides real-time protection against viruses, malware, spyware, ransomware, rootkits, trojans, and other cyber threats for Windows desktops and laptops. The software features active monitoring to detect and block threats, deep scanning to uncover hidden malware, and automatic updates to keep virus definitions current. ## What is Shield Antivirus used for? [Computer Security](https://www.capterra.com/computer-security-software/)[Threat Intelligence](https://www.capterra.com/threat-intelligence-software/) Overall rating Based on 21 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive 95% Neutral 5% Negative 0% Contact vendor for pricing Free trial not available Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Do you work for Shield Antivirus?[Manage this product listing](https://digitalmarkets.gartner.com/get-listed/claim-bx?url=https://shieldapps.com&name=Shield Antivirus) ## Compare with a popular alternative Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status. ### Shield Antivirus 4.4 (21) VS. [### AdsPower](https://www.capterra.com/p/228046/AdsPower/) [5.0 (3)](https://www.capterra.com/p/228046/AdsPower/#reviews) Starting Price Contact vendor Starting Price Contact vendor Free Trial Free Version Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version Ease Of Use 4.2 (21) Ease Of Use 5.0 (3) Value For Money 4.2 (18) Value For Money 4.7 (3) Customer Service 4.1 (18) Customer Service 4.7 (3) ## Shield Antivirus alternatives [VirusTotal](https://www.capterra.com/p/235440/VirusTotal/) [4.9 (10)](https://www.capterra.com/p/235440/VirusTotal/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/235440/VirusTotal/) [GoogleThreat Intelligence](https://www.capterra.com/p/265567/Mandiant-Threat-Intelligence/) [4.3 (4)](https://www.capterra.com/p/265567/Mandiant-Threat-Intelligence/#reviews) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/265567/Mandiant-Threat-Intelligence/) Highest Rated [Wiperapp](https://www.capterra.com/p/240371/Wiperapp/) [5.0 (7)](https://www.capterra.com/p/240371/Wiperapp/#reviews) Starting price $5.00 Per User, Per Month [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/240371/Wiperapp/) [360 Total Security](https://www.capterra.com/p/233256/360-Total-Security/) [5.0 (3)](https://www.capterra.com/p/233256/360-Total-Security/#reviews) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/233256/360-Total-Security/) ## Pricing Value for money 4.2 (18) ### Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Free trial not available Value for money 4.2 (18) 4.2 Based on 18 reviews ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 4.1 (18) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 4.1 (18) 4.1 Based on 18 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 4.4 Based on 21 reviews Filter by rating 5(10) 4(10) 3(1) 2(0) 1(0) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent SC Stefano C. Logistics Manager Transportation/Trucking/Railroad ### "A Great Business Antivirus Solution " 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 September 23, 2024 Pros With Shield Antivirus, we have been able to fully protect our business from malware and viruses. It is accurate and fast in detecting threats. Cons Well, Shield Antivirus has all we need. No complaints. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Rinaldo M. Programmatore di PC - Sistemista di rete Computer Software ### "Shield Antivirus perfetto in alcune parti ma in altre no" 3.0 Overall Rating 3.0 3.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 3.0 3.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 7/10 September 17, 2024 La mia esperienza complessiva come test delle potenzialità dell'antivirus sono positive, risulta molto efficace il software nella scansione in tempo reale e in locale bloccando tempestivamente codici malevoli Pros Shield Antivirus mi ha colpito molto la sua funzione in tempo reale, ha bloccato diversi accessi remoti e malware sparsi nei siti web rimasto soddisfatto Cons Non mi è piaciuto molto Shield Antivirus appesantisce molto il sistema operativo, la funzione di scansione del PC ha rilevato troppi malware anche avendo formattato il pc e avendo installato subito Shield Antivirus quindi da lavorare un po sulla rilevazione dei file infetti Switched from [ESET Endpoint Security](https://www.capterra.com/p/151915/ESET-Endpoint-Security/) Ho sostituto il prodotto, pensando che il mio pc avesse subito integrità nella violazione dei dati in locale Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. JS Jaspreet S. Software Engineer Information Technology and Services ### "Good Antivirus for Digital Protection" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 3.0 3.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 March 9, 2023 My overall experience is 8 out of 10 for this antivirus. I will be delighted to continue the service. Pros The shield antivirus is very helpful in protecting my computer against the most advanced virus, ransomware or any malware. I'm happy with this antivirus. Cons Till the time i have started using this antivirus , i havnt faced any threat to my computer. It informs me well and suggest the necessary action required. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Graphicville v. Digital Artist Design ### "Shield and protect" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 7/10 December 27, 2021 With this software I have been able to protect my files and operating system from malware and harmful files. Pros What I like most about this software is that it really protects my devices against malware and corrupted files. And it automatically check my device for virus and quarantine it if any. Cons What I like least about this software is that you have to update it almost frequently to have it's best experience. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Hafizah S. Assistant Manager Business Development Telecommunications ### "Shield Antivirus review" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 August 24, 2021 Pros As a user-friendly antivirus program, Shield antivirus is simple to set up and operate on a standard computer, making it suitable for anybody. On my PC, I use Shield antivirus as my primary protection. It improves the performance of my gadgets and removes malware that may harm them. Cons I've noticed that Shield antivirus's real-time system monitoring is occasionally buggy and crashes, although it's not always the case. The number of functions it offers is insufficient, and it lacks sophisticated features that you would appreciate in a program; therefore, it needs further development. Switched from [REVE Antivirus](https://www.capterra.com/p/156117/REVE-Antivirus/) Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. IS Ishan S. Co Founder Hospitality ### "Keeps My Devices Safe" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 3.0 3.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 October 3, 2019 Pros \- The scanning process does not take a lot of time. - Good quarentine of files and doesn't delete the infected files directly. - The periodic updates are highly appreciated - Good mobile application as well. Cons I wish the anti virus was a little more lightweight and doesnt make the device laggy. Overall a good job done to keep the devices safe. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. ML Melissa Louise C. Account Manager Hospitality ### "Average antivirus" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 April 12, 2019 Still shield antivirus is a nice product that i am using. Pros For me as a shield antivirus user, it is average antivirus who can satisfy my expectation when it comes on cleaning all threats in my computer. Cons Being an average antivirus, shield antivirus needs a product development and improvement to gain more users. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. MA Monica Anne R. Associate Director of Sales and Events Hospitality ### "Antivirus for all" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 April 8, 2019 Overall shield antivirus is worth to use. Pros Shield antivirus is very user-friendly antivirus that anyone can easily install and use it on general computer. I use shield antivirus on my personal computer as my number one protector. Cons The notifications and advertisement that always pop up on shield antivirus is the thing that i dislike. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. CC Cynnia C. Front Office Manager Hospitality ### "Threat defender" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 March 8, 2019 Shield antivirus are not one of the best antvirus we known but it can develop more and become more good. Pros Shield antivirus is my desktop and android device threat defender. It makes my devices more smoothly and remove viruses that can affect my devices. Cons Shield antivirus real time system monitoring is sometimes bugging and crashing but not always that's the only problem i encounter in shield antivirus. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. MK Marnelli Kenneth M. Executive Level Manager Hospitality ### "Essential Antivirus" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 March 7, 2019 In the end of the day i still appreaciate shield antivirus because it helps me a lot everyday. Pros Very essential antivirus that benefits my general computer when it comes to protecting and defending to all threats. Cons The features it has is not enough and lack of advanced features that you will love in a software it need more developments. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. 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