Comparison

CoreLock vs Kaspersky

This page hasn't checked Kaspersky's Mac features; it notes only that in June 2024 the US Commerce Department prohibited Kaspersky Lab, Inc. from providing antivirus software and cybersecurity products or services in the United States (source below). CoreLock is a Mac security app whose free scan checks running apps, network, app permissions, startup items, AI agents and the Downloads folder, with no account.

Last reviewed October 29, 2026 · 1 source

What CoreLock does

Kaspersky's features haven't been checked for this page, so it shows CoreLock's side only. See Kaspersky's website for its own.

Feature	CoreLock
App permission audit	Free. Lists the apps macOS has granted Screen Recording, Accessibility, Full Disk Access, Input Monitoring, camera and microphone (needs Full Disk Access)
Shows which app is using the camera or mic	Free, in the menu bar. It doesn't record or block the camera
On-demand malware scan	Free: the Downloads folder, against a built-in malware-hash list and 19 YARA rules. Deep file scans need Pro
Firewall	Free switches for the macOS Firewall and Stealth mode (admin password needed). No per-app connection blocking
Login and background items	Free: startup items are one of the six checks in the scan
Price	Scan free, no account. Pro $9.99 a month or $50 a year, the same at renewal

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 VPN or web filtering: CoreLock has neither.
Other platforms: CoreLock runs only on Macs with macOS 13 or later.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I still buy Kaspersky in the US?

In June 2024 the US Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security announced a Final Determination prohibiting Kaspersky Lab, Inc., the US subsidiary of the Russia-based company, from providing antivirus software and cybersecurity products or services in the United States, citing national security risk (source below). This page hasn't checked Kaspersky's Mac features.

How much does CoreLock cost?

The local six-check scan is free, as often as you like, with no account. Pro is $9.99/month, $50/year, or $200 once for Lifetime; on Free, the optional cloud AI scan reviews are limited to three a day, and deep file scans need Pro. Every paid plan has a 30-day money-back guarantee.