The more we live and work online, security and collaboration apps become increasingly essential. From integral services such as antivirus and spam filtration, to risk-free web browsing with a VPN, to valuable convenience tools such as password managers which often come bundled in these security suites. Check out these top software deals for 2024, all available in Australia, below.
Where Can I Find The Best Deals On Software?
Typically speaking, when it comes to software you will often get the best prices straight from the source. While there are incredibly useful aggregate sites, and the occasional deal on a retailer such as Amazon, most of the savings will come from cutting out the middleman and downloading the software directly from the developer's website. Especially since most practical software these days has gone down the SaaS (Software as a Service) monthly recurring cost model.
With these subscription services becoming the norm, often the best deals you’ll find are going to be for reduced sign up costs, or discounts for only the first 12 months of your subscription. That being said, it still beats paying full price from day one. Thankfully most of these services also offer free 7-14 day trials, so you can know if they are worth your money.
Now for the deals...
VPN Deals
- 64% Off ProtonVPN 2-Year Plan
- NordVPN 2-year plan – 69% off + 3 months free
- Private Internet Access 2-year plan – A$2.89/mo + 2 months free (82% off)
- ExpressVPN 1-year plan – A$6.67/mo + 3 months free (save $55.45. 49% off)
- CyberGhost VPN 2-year plan – A$3.27/month + 2 months free (83% off)
Antivirus Deals
- McAfee Antivirus Plus 2-year plan (5 devices) – A$79.97 per year (save $160)
- McAfee Total Protection Premium 2-year plan (10 devices) – A$89.95 per year (save $115)
- ESET Home Security Ultimate 2-year plan (incl. VPN & Password Manager) - $139.99 (save $42)
- Bitdefender Family Pack 1-year plan – A$104.99 (was $179.99, save $75)
- Norton AntiVirus Plus 1-year plan – A$49.99 (was $75.99, save $26)
- Trend Micro Device Security Pro 1-year plan (3 devices) – A$89 (31% off, save $40)
- Malwarebytes Premium 2-year plan – A$104.98 (save 25% on the second year)
Password Manager Deals
- Get NordPass Premium 2-year subscription for 56% off: $1.29/month
- Keeper Security Personal & Family Plans – From A$4.58 per month
Web Hosting and Website Builder Deals
- 10% off all Squarespace website plans (use code: "PCMAGAU10")
- Hostgator Express Start Website Builder – A$4.95 per month (60% off)
- Hostinger Premium – $2.99 per month + 3 months free (75% off)
Business Software Deals
- Google Workspace 14-Day Free Trial
- GoToMeeting Business 1-year – A$23.08 (was $37.50, 16% off)
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