Antivirus Comparison

TotalAV

• The new player in the market that is gaining popularity
• Doesn’t require much computational power to function
• Compatible with the vast majority of operating systems and devices
• Offers agreeable prices for new customers

Intego

• Real-time protection
• Scans files as you access them
• Certified protection
• High rate of malware protection

Eset

• One of the most recognized companies with multiple awards
• Flexible options when it comes to choosing a package and the number of devices
• Solid protection from malware, ransomware, spyware, and phishing
• A good value for money
• The free trial lasts for 30 days
• A very intuitive and user-friendly interface

PCMatic

• Decent free trial version
• Protects your computer & network from harmful attacks
• Provides updates frequently
• Lifetime subscription is available

Norton

• Full-featured protection
• One of the most user-friendly and intuitive options on the market
• Offers great value for money
• 60-day money-back guarantee 
• Protection for Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS devices
• Doesn’t need much processing power to run in the background
• Various Norton Security packages to choose from

McAfee

• Intuitive navigation and simple interface
• High-quality real-time virus and malware scanning
• Protection against ransomware
• Excellent customer support
• Detects 99% of malicious files and URLs

Kaspersky

• One of the best antivirus products
• Incredibly friendly and easy to use
• Arguably, this is the most reliable offer on the market
• The 30-day free trial is awesome
• Equally affordable and versatile
• Kaspersky is famous for the top of the class virus protection algorithms and exceptional engine

HitmanPro

• Three types of checks
• Zero-day threat identification
• Easy to use

Windows Defender

• Reliable malware protection
• Built-in firewall
• Parental control feature
• Comes pre-installed in Windows OS (free)

Bitdefender

• Anti-fishing, autopilot, work/movie/game modes, and online banking protection
• Intuitive and simple interface
• Great test results
• 30-day trial

BullGuard

• Strong viruses and malware protection
• Nice minimalistic design
• Safe browsing feature is available
• A good built-in firewall
• Offers PC optimization and vulnerability scanner

Avira

• Compatible with Windows, Android, iOS or MacOS
• Reliable ransomware protection
• Premium and free versions
• Check of attachments, downloads and USB devices (paid versions)
• Repair of damaged files
• Game mode

Emsisoft

• Emsisoft anti-malware monitors network and system activity and warns if anything suspicious happens. 
• It is highly configurable and offers an effective and fast scanning mechanism. 
• This solution provides 4 layers of protection against the malware, including safe web surfing,behavior blocker, real-time file guard, and anti-ransomware protection. 
• The company also has a free version, which offers the same kind of scanning mechanism as that of the paid version. 

Zemana

• User-friendly interface
• Doesn’t overload the system
• High performance
• Free version removes bootkit, rootkit, and browser hijackers efficiently
• Live support for both Windows and Android users

Malwarebytes

• It doesn’t conflict with other antivirus software
• Has very low system impact
• Easy-to use, intuitive interface
• Effective in eliminating newly emerged threats

Avast

• One of most popular antivirus globally
• The Free version is among the best offers on the market
• Impressive results in third-party tests
• The dashboard is very friendly and easy to use
• Great value for the money

AVG

• One of the most reliable antivirus packages on the market.
• The interface is very “trendy” and easy to use
• AVG Antivirus will protect your device from spyware, ransomware, and viruses
• Free version is rather decent
• 30-day money-back guarantee gives you access to the second tier for one full month

Spybot

• Feature-rich anti-malware solution for your PC
• Available in free and paid versions
• Compatible with all major Windows OS
• Real-time protection against all types of malware
• Affordable pricing and excellent customer support

360 Total Security

• Has a free version
• Compatible with older Windows versions
• Low system impact
• Effective system optimization tools

Webroot

• Almost no impact on the system
• Takes incredibly little space in the memory of the device
• Offers many advanced features
• Might seem tricky to not that tech-savvy users
• Has a large malware database
• Provides decent protection against ransomware

ScanGuard

• Protection from viruses and malware
• Compatibility with multiple types of platforms
• Real-time auto scanning for malware
• Device optimizer
• Remote firewall protection, password vault
• A proprietary VPN feature

ZoneAlarm

• Excellent zero-day threat protection
• Features a brick-strong 2-way firewall
• Comes with a capable free edition

MacKeeper

Vipre

• Covers all basic protection needs
• Great value for its price
• Plain and simple interface
• High malware detection score
• Doesn’t impact the performance of the PC
• Has a customizable firewall

Comodo

• Effective virus available even with the free version
• One of the best “sandboxes” on the market
• Proactive protection (thanks to HIPS and attacks detection)
• Safe browser – Comodo Dragon – is free
• Customer Support is available 24/7 via phone, chat, or e-mail

Dfndr

• Easy to use and quite lightweight
• Many useful features
• The free version offers the full set of functions
• Additional tools such as VPN and password manager come for free

PCProtect

• Provides efficient real-time protection
• Offers firewall, file manager, password repository, and VPN service
• Fast check of all external devices
• Advanced and effective scanninng

Panda

Trend Micro

• Wide range of products for different user needs
• Real-time protection
• Ransomware protection and URL-blocking
• A lot of additional features
• Compatible with all platforms
• 30-day free trial
• 30-day money-back guarantee

Intrusta

• Strong malware protection for different platforms
• Simple interface
• Professional customer support
• 30-day money-back guarantee

Adaware

• Basic protection
• Affordable solution
• Easy to use and to set up
• Compatible with older Windows systems

ClamWin

• An open-source, free antivirus
• Efficient scheduled and selective scanning
• User-friendly interface, appropriate for newbies
  

Sophos

• Offers a utility kit rich in tools that guarantee devices and user privacy protection.
• Supports multiple computer operating systems, including Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Linux.
• Flexible enough  to be implemented in any business.
• Premium package guarantees an effective cybersecurity solution suitable even in a business setup.