Kaspersky vs Norton vs Quick Heal in Kenya comes down to what you need to protect. Quick Heal AntiVirus Pro is the cheapest way to cover Windows PCs, from KSh 1,600 for one PC. Norton 360 Deluxe suits families mixing phones and laptops, from KSh 2,800 for three devices. Kaspersky Standard starts at KSh 2,800 for one device. Mascom International in Nairobi stocks all three at these November 2026 prices.

Key facts

  • Quick Heal AntiVirus Pro costs KSh 3,000 for five Windows PCs at Mascom International, about KSh 600 per PC for a year.
  • Norton 360 Deluxe covers 5 devices across Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone for KSh 3,800, with a VPN and 50GB of PC cloud backup.
  • Kaspersky Standard covers 5 devices for KSh 3,300, and Kaspersky Plus adds unlimited VPN and a password manager from KSh 3,200.
  • Every licence comes in a sealed retail case, and paying first gets you a photo of the key on WhatsApp within 1 hour.

Is Kaspersky the only antivirus available in Kenya?

No. Kaspersky is the name most Kenyan buyers know, but Norton and Quick Heal are both sold in Kenya as genuine licences with a full year of virus updates. At our Kimathi Street counter, many buyers ask for Kaspersky by name and assume antivirus only protects computers.

In fact, Kaspersky and Norton both cover Android phones and iPhones as well as laptops. Quick Heal sticks to Windows PCs, which is a big part of why it costs less. Mascom International lists all three brands side by side in the Softwares category, so you can compare every pack on one page.

Kaspersky vs Norton vs Quick Heal side by side

What you getKasperskyNorton 360Quick Heal
CompanyKaspersky, based in RussiaGen Digital, listed on NasdaqQuick Heal Technologies, Pune, India
Devices it protectsWindows, macOS, Android, iOSWindows, Mac, Android, iPhoneWindows PCs
Lowest price at MascomKSh 2,800 (Standard, 1 device)KSh 2,800 (Deluxe, 3 devices)KSh 1,600 (AntiVirus Pro, 1 PC)
Price for 5 devicesKSh 3,300 (Standard)KSh 3,800 (Deluxe)KSh 3,000 (AntiVirus Pro)
Cost per device on a 5 packKSh 660KSh 760KSh 600
Main extrasVPN and password manager from Plus, identity protection in PremiumVPN, password manager, Dark Web Monitoring, parental controls, cloud backupSafe Banking, firewall and email filtering in Internet Security
Largest pack we stock5 users plus 1 file server, KSh 14,00010 devices, KSh 5,5005 PCs, KSh 3,500 (Internet Security)

Prices are Mascom International's for November 2026. They change from time to time, and each product page shows today's price.

Where Quick Heal wins: the cheapest cover for Windows PCs

Quick Heal wins on price for Windows desktops and laptops. Quick Heal AntiVirus Pro costs KSh 1,600 for one PC and KSh 3,000 for five PCs. A small office therefore pays about KSh 600 per machine for the year. It blocks viruses, ransomware, phishing sites, keyloggers and infected flash disks, a common headache wherever staff share USB drives.

Step up to Quick Heal Internet Security, from KSh 2,200 for one PC, if you bank or file KRA iTax returns on that computer. It adds Safe Banking, browsing protection, a firewall and email filtering. The trade-off is reach: these packs protect Windows PCs only, so your phone and any MacBook need another plan.

Where Norton 360 wins: phones, laptops and backup in one plan

Norton 360 Deluxe wins for households that mix phones, tablets and laptops. Norton 360 Deluxe for 3 devices costs KSh 2,800, and the 5-device plan costs KSh 3,800. You spread the devices across Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone however you like. Each plan bundles antivirus, Secure VPN, a password manager, Dark Web Monitoring and parental controls.

The 5-device plan adds 50GB of cloud backup for Windows PCs, a safety net if ransomware or a stolen laptop wipes out your files. For offices and large homes, Norton 360 Premium covers 10 devices with 100GB of backup for KSh 5,500, about KSh 550 per device. The trade-off: PCWorld's reviewers found the Norton app splits its features across two views, which takes time to learn.

Where Kaspersky still wins: familiar tiers and a business pack

Kaspersky still wins when you want a brand your staff already know, with clear tiers. Kaspersky Standard costs KSh 2,800 for one device, KSh 3,000 for three and KSh 3,300 for five. Kaspersky Plus adds unlimited VPN and a password manager from KSh 3,200. Kaspersky Premium adds identity protection for five devices at KSh 4,500.

Kaspersky is also the only one of the three with a server pack at Mascom: Kaspersky Small Office Security covers 5 users and 1 file server for KSh 14,000. Our guide to Kaspersky Standard vs Plus vs Premium explains each tier. The trade-off: one Kaspersky device costs KSh 1,200 more than Quick Heal's one-PC pack.

Should the Kaspersky ban in the US worry Kenyan buyers?

For most Kenyan homes and businesses, no. In June 2024 the US Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security barred Kaspersky from selling in the United States, citing national security concerns. New US sales stopped from 20 July 2024, and updates for US users ended after 29 September 2024. Kaspersky then began closing its US operations.

The ban covers the United States and US persons, not buyers in Kenya. Where it can matter is an NGO, a supplier to a US body or a company with US contracts whose IT policy rules Kaspersky out. If that describes your office, check the policy first, then choose Norton or Quick Heal.

Who should buy which antivirus?

Choose Quick Heal if you only need to protect Windows PCs on a tight budget: a student laptop, a cyber café or a five-PC shop office. Choose Norton 360 if your home or team uses a mix of phones, Macs and Windows laptops and wants backup and a VPN in one plan. Choose Kaspersky if you already trust the brand, want clear tiers, or need a file server covered.

You may not need any of the three yet if you only browse a few trusted sites on Windows, because Microsoft Defender comes built into Windows 10 and 11. Buy a paid licence once you bank, pay with M-Pesa online, file returns or share flash disks on that PC.

Common questions

Is Quick Heal a good antivirus for Kenya?

Quick Heal is a sound choice for Windows PCs on a budget. It comes from Quick Heal Technologies, a listed Indian security company based in Pune. Quick Heal AntiVirus Pro blocks viruses, ransomware, phishing sites and infected flash disks from KSh 1,600 per year at Mascom International. Pick Quick Heal Internet Security, from KSh 2,200, if you also bank online on that PC.

Which antivirus covers both my phone and my laptop in Kenya?

Kaspersky and Norton 360 both cover phones and laptops on one licence. Norton 360 Deluxe protects 3 devices for KSh 2,800 or 5 devices for KSh 3,800, across Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone. Kaspersky Standard covers 3 devices for KSh 3,000. Quick Heal's packs at Mascom International protect Windows PCs only, so they will not cover your Android phone or iPhone.

Is Norton better than Kaspersky?

Neither is better for everyone. Norton 360 Deluxe gives you a VPN, password manager, parental controls and PC cloud backup in every plan Mascom International stocks. Kaspersky Standard is cheaper for basic protection, at KSh 3,300 for 5 devices against KSh 3,800 for Norton 360 Deluxe. Choose Norton for backup and family features, and Kaspersky for lower-cost cover across many devices.

What is the cheapest genuine antivirus in Kenya?

At Mascom International, the cheapest genuine antivirus is Quick Heal AntiVirus Pro for one Windows PC, at KSh 1,600 for a year in November 2026. That is about KSh 4.40 a day. For five PCs, the same software costs KSh 3,000. Avoid cracked copies shared online, because they usually stop updating and some carry malware of their own.

How do I buy an antivirus key from Mascom International and get it delivered?

Order on WhatsApp at +254 708 852 521 or visit our Kimathi Street shop. Each licence comes in a sealed retail case. Pay first by M-Pesa and we send a photo of the key on WhatsApp within 1 hour during working hours. You can also pay on arrival before you unseal the case, anywhere in Kenya's 47 counties.

Where to buy Kaspersky, Norton and Quick Heal in Nairobi

Mascom International sells genuine Kaspersky, Norton and Quick Heal licences from Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We open Monday-Saturday 9:00 AM-7:00 PM. Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521. Email: info@mascomintl.com. Website: www.mascomintl.com.

Pay first by M-Pesa and a photo of your key reaches you on WhatsApp within 1 hour. Prefer the sealed box? We deliver countrywide with pay on arrival to all 47 counties. Nairobi and its environs get same-day delivery, and other major cities and towns get delivery within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.

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