Cylance

Cylance is a antivirus product operated by BlackBerry Limited (Cylance AI division; sold to Arctic Wolf in 2025). This 2026 review covers operator background, the current tier ladder and the buying signals to weigh before subscribing. The service competes in the antivirus category against regional and global alternatives, and the practical decision usually comes down to feature mix, regional availability and renewal economics rather than headline price alone.

Quick facts

• Operator: BlackBerry Limited (Cylance AI division; sold to Arctic Wolf in 2025)
• Headquarters: Irvine, California, United States
• Public-market status: part of Arctic Wolf (privately held; valued USD 4.3B in 2022) after 2025 acquisition from BlackBerry
• Founded: 2012; acquired by BlackBerry 2019 for USD 1.4B; Arctic Wolf acquired Cylance assets 2025
• Category: antivirus
• Current tiers: CylancePROTECT / CylanceOPTICS / Cylance Endpoint Security
• Anchor price (2026): endpoint AV from USD 45-80 per endpoint per year for SMB; enterprise tiers higher

What is Cylance?

Cylance is a consumer subscription that layers premium features on top of a free core experience. Its product surface covers core free experience alongside premium features unlocked on subscription, with the recurring subscription paid through the operator's direct billing or App Store / Google Play / partner-billing surfaces. Customers buy a tier matching their usage profile; the entry tier is suitable for testing the product and higher tiers add features such as ad-free or boosted-visibility options.

Why choose Cylance

Operator and ecosystem context

Cylance is run by BlackBerry Limited (Cylance AI division; sold to Arctic Wolf in 2025) out of Irvine, California, United States, established 2012; acquired by BlackBerry 2019 for USD 1.4B; Arctic Wolf acquired Cylance assets 2025. That matters because the antivirus category is increasingly consolidated and the operator's ownership structure (public vs. private, parent group, regulatory footprint) shapes how aggressively the product is supported and how stable the subscription terms are over multi-year renewals.

Plan structure and pricing tiers

The tier ladder splits across CylancePROTECT for testing the service, CylanceOPTICS for everyday use, and Cylance Endpoint Security for power users or households. Anchor pricing for 2026: endpoint AV from USD 45-80 per endpoint per year for SMB; enterprise tiers higher. Consult Subger's true-price tracker for Cylance for all-in renewal costs after taxes and FX conversion.

Premium features and platform fit

Beyond the headline features, the 2025-2026 differentiator for Cylance is 2025 BlackBerry sold Cylance to Arctic Wolf for USD 160M, integrating Cylance AI-based EPP into Arctic Wolf's managed XDR platform. That gives the subscription a credible roadmap for the year ahead and distinguishes it from operators that are running their antivirus catalog on autopilot.

Cylance features that matter in 2026

Highlights of the current feature set:

• core free experience
• premium features unlocked on subscription
• ad-free or boosted-visibility options
• mobile and web apps
• subscription management inside the app store or operator account
• priority support on higher tiers

Buyers should treat this list as a baseline for Cylance in the antivirus category — confirm specific feature availability for your region on the operator's site, since some features and tier names vary between countries.

Cylance pricing in 2026

Reference pricing for Cylance in 2026: endpoint AV from USD 45-80 per endpoint per year for SMB; enterprise tiers higher. The tier ladder typically looks like:

Subger pairs the public price with the actual all-in cost (taxes, FX conversion, promotional first-period anchors that step up at renewal):

Cylance apps and platform support

Surface availability for Cylance can vary by region and tier — confirm current app availability and supported devices on the operator's site before subscribing.

Who Cylance fits

Cylance is most likely a good match for the following buyers:

• Users who get value from the free product and want the premium feature set without ad interruptions — the core target audience for the product.
• The category-focused subscriber who specifically wants core free experience from a antivirus operator rather than a generalist platform.
• The household subscriber evaluating the tier ladder (CylancePROTECT / CylanceOPTICS / Cylance Endpoint Security) and willing to pay up for premium features unlocked on subscription.
• The cross-device user who needs apps across the surfaces listed above plus a credible upgrade path as new devices are added.
• The price-sensitive shopper who wants to track promotional anchors via Subger's true-price tracker and deals page before committing to annual billing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Cylance and who runs it?

Cylance is a antivirus product operated by BlackBerry Limited (Cylance AI division; sold to Arctic Wolf in 2025) headquartered in Irvine, California, United States, founded 2012; acquired by BlackBerry 2019 for USD 1.4B; Arctic Wolf acquired Cylance assets 2025. It is sold via direct subscription on the operator's website and apps, with payments processed through the operator's billing surfaces.

How much does Cylance cost in 2026?

Current tiers are CylancePROTECT, CylanceOPTICS, Cylance Endpoint Security. Anchor reference pricing for 2026: endpoint AV from USD 45-80 per endpoint per year for SMB; enterprise tiers higher. Confirm the live regional price on the operator's site before committing, since promotional cycles and FX conversion can shift the all-in renewal cost.

Is there a free tier or free trial for Cylance?

There is no perpetual free tier listed publicly for the standard Cylance subscription; the operator may run introductory trials periodically. Check the live signup page for current trial promotions.

Where is Cylance available?

Availability follows the operator's licensing and service footprint anchored on Irvine, California, United States. Confirm regional availability on the official site before subscribing, especially for products that have country-specific catalog or pricing rules.

What 2025-2026 features set Cylance apart right now?

The current 2025-2026 differentiator is 2025 BlackBerry sold Cylance to Arctic Wolf for USD 160M, integrating Cylance AI-based EPP into Arctic Wolf's managed XDR platform. Together with the headline features listed above, that gives buyers a concrete signal that the subscription is being actively developed rather than coasting on a legacy catalog.

Which devices and platforms does Cylance support?

Coverage spans the surfaces shown in the platform table above. The current mobile, web and (where applicable) Smart TV apps are the recommended way to consume the service; older devices may be deprecated in successive releases as the operator focuses engineering effort on supported platforms.

How do I cancel Cylance?

Cancel through the account or subscription settings on the surface where you bought the plan: the operator's website for direct subscriptions, the App Store or Google Play for in-app purchases, or the partner billing portal for bundled subscriptions. Subger's cancellation guide for Cylance walks through each route step-by-step.

Does Cylance offer a family or multi-user plan?

Family or multi-account structures depend on the tier. The Cylance Endpoint Security tier commonly adds multi-profile or multi-device support; the entry CylancePROTECT tier may restrict simultaneous usage. Confirm the per-tier seat limit on the live pricing page before committing to annual billing.

Is Cylance worth it compared to antivirus alternatives?

Value depends on three factors: the specific feature mix you'll use (see the features list above), the regional price after taxes (Subger's true-price tracker for Cylance reconciles the headline price with the actual all-in renewal cost), and the credibility of the operator's 2025-2026 roadmap. Buyers should weigh these together rather than relying on headline price alone.

How can I track price changes for Cylance?

Subger's renewal tracker for Cylance records list-price changes plus promotional anchors over time. Pair it with the deals page for current discount codes and the promo codes page for stackable savings at signup.

Get started with Cylance

Confirm the current regional price on the operator's site (endpoint AV from USD 45-80 per endpoint per year for SMB; enterprise tiers higher), choose the tier that matches your usage (CylancePROTECT, CylanceOPTICS are the most common starting points), and check Subger's deals page for Cylance for promotional anchors before completing checkout. Track the subscription's true renewal cost with the true-price tracker once you're signed up.

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