In Kaspersky's context, a license is the legal right to use the software, which is granted when you activate it. A subscription is a paid plan that covers the license for a specific period (e.g., 1 year, 2 years). The Kaspersky Free version operates without a paid subscription.

You do not need to risk your digital safety with pirated keys. Kaspersky provides official, legitimate ways to use their software for free. Use Kaspersky Free (The Official Free Version)

Kaspersky offers a completely free version of its security software, known as . This version uses the exact same powerful scanning engine as the premium editions.