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CoreLock vs Intego

Intego ONE is a Mac security suite with a paid firewall and an on-demand scan offered only as a trial (checked October 20, 2026); CoreLock's scan is free and includes an app permission audit, which Intego doesn't offer. Macworld lists Intego's Essential plan at $29.99 for the first year and $39.99 at renewal (2026), while CoreLock Pro is $50 a year at every renewal.

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CoreLock and Intego, side by side

Intego's column was checked on October 20, 2026 against its own pages and dated reviews (sources below). Rows with nothing checked are left out.

FeatureCoreLockIntego
App permission auditFree. Lists the apps macOS has granted Screen Recording, Accessibility, Full Disk Access, Input Monitoring, camera and microphone (needs Full Disk Access)Not offered
Shows which app is using the camera or micFree, in the menu bar. It doesn't record or block the cameraNot offered on Mac
On-demand malware scanFree: the Downloads folder, against a built-in malware-hash list and 19 YARA rules. Deep file scans need ProTrial only
FirewallFree switches for the macOS Firewall and Stealth mode (admin password needed). No per-app connection blockingPaid
PriceScan free, no account. Pro $9.99 a month or $50 a year, the same at renewalEssential plan: $29.99 the first year, $39.99 at renewal (Macworld, 2026)

What CoreLock doesn't do

  • Blocking threats as they run: CoreLock doesn't block threats in real time, and it never quarantines a file on its own.
  • A firewall of its own: Intego's is paid; CoreLock's Shields only switch the macOS Firewall and Stealth mode.
  • Other platforms: CoreLock runs only on Macs with macOS 13 or later.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Intego cost after the first year?

Macworld lists Intego's Essential plan at $29.99 for the first year and $39.99 at renewal (2026). CoreLock Pro is $9.99 a month or $50 a year, and it renews at that price.

Does Intego have a firewall?

Yes, as a paid feature (checked October 20, 2026). CoreLock's Shields are free switches for the macOS Firewall and Stealth mode; turning either on or off asks for the administrator password, and CoreLock reads the setting back to confirm it changed.

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