Alternatives to AVG AntiVirus Free
A free antivirus that scans files and downloads and blocks scam websites on computers and phones. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
The original
AVG AntiVirus Free
A free antivirus that scans files and downloads and blocks scam websites on computers and phones.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as AVG AntiVirus Free.
Avast Free Antivirus
A free antivirus for Windows, Mac and Android from Avast, alongside optional paid products.
Avast Free Antivirus is a free antivirus for Windows, macOS and Android from the same vendor family, promoting paid products within the free offer.
Avira Free Security
Free security suite with real-time malware protection and privacy and optimization tools.
Avira Free Security adds a software updater and browser safety tools to free real-time antivirus on desktop and mobile, while upselling premium tools and a region-limited VPN.
Malwarebytes
An anti-malware scanner with real-time protection, VPN and scam detection for computers and phones.
Malwarebytes provides malware scanning on Windows, macOS, Android and iOS, with most features behind a paid plan.
Microsoft Defender
Microsoft's security app for individuals and families, part of a Microsoft 365 subscription.
Microsoft Defender manages protection for several devices with dark web monitoring, included in a Microsoft 365 subscription.
Bitdefender Total Security
A paid consumer antivirus suite with malware scanning, ransomware protection and a firewall.
Bitdefender Total Security is a paid suite with ransomware protection and a firewall across multiple devices.
Norton 360
A paid security suite combining antivirus, a VPN, identity protection and scam detection.
Norton 360 is a paid subscription combining antivirus, a VPN, identity protection and AI-based scam detection, managed from one Norton account.
ESET HOME Security
A commercial antivirus and internet security suite for home computers and phones.
ESET HOME Security is a paid antivirus suite covering Windows, Mac, Android and Linux with anti-phishing.
Kaspersky Premium
A commercial antivirus and internet security suite for home users, sold by Kaspersky.
Kaspersky Premium is a paid commercial suite for Windows and macOS only, dropping mobile coverage in exchange for the top tier of an established range.
Also worth comparing
These listings name AVG AntiVirus Free as their own alternative, so the relationship runs both ways.
Sophos Home
Antivirus for Windows and macOS home users, with protection managed remotely for the whole family.
AVG AntiVirus Free is a free antivirus with scam website blocking on Windows, Mac, Android and iOS, with advanced protection limited to paid tiers.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
AdwCleaner
Free on-demand Windows scanner that removes adware, PUPs and browser hijackers.
SUPERAntiSpyware
Windows scanner that detects and removes spyware, adware and other malware.
HitmanPro
A Windows malware scanner and removal tool meant as a second opinion alongside existing antivirus.
VirusTotal
Online service that checks a URL or file against many antivirus engines and URL scanners.
Malwarebytes Browser Guard
A free browser extension from Malwarebytes that blocks malicious sites, scams, trackers and unwanted ads.
