Alternatives to Avira Free Security
Free security suite with real-time malware protection and privacy and optimization tools. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
The original
Avira Free Security
Free security suite with real-time malware protection and privacy and optimization tools.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as Avira Free Security.
Avast Free Antivirus
A free antivirus for Windows, Mac and Android from Avast, alongside optional paid products.
Avast Free Antivirus is a free scanner for Windows, macOS and Android from a large vendor, with fewer bundled utilities than Avira's suite.
AVG AntiVirus Free
A free antivirus that scans files and downloads and blocks scam websites on computers and phones.
AVG AntiVirus Free adds scam website blocking across Windows, macOS, Android and iOS, though it also upsells paid tiers like Avira.
Microsoft Defender
Microsoft's security app for individuals and families, part of a Microsoft 365 subscription.
Microsoft Defender protects several family members and devices but requires a Microsoft account and a paid Microsoft 365 subscription rather than a free suite.
Malwarebytes
An anti-malware scanner with real-time protection, VPN and scam detection for computers and phones.
Malwarebytes combines malware scanning, VPN and scam detection across four platforms, with most protection features behind a paid plan.
Bitdefender Total Security
A paid consumer antivirus suite with malware scanning, ransomware protection and a firewall.
Bitdefender Total Security is a paid suite adding ransomware protection and a firewall across multiple devices instead of Avira's free tier.
ESET HOME Security
A commercial antivirus and internet security suite for home computers and phones.
ESET HOME Security is a paid antivirus suite for Windows, Mac, Android and Linux, light on resources but without a free option.
Also worth comparing
These listings name Avira Free Security as their own alternative, so the relationship runs both ways.
Kaspersky Premium
A commercial antivirus and internet security suite for home users, sold by Kaspersky.
Avira Free Security offers real-time antivirus at no cost with bundled utilities, though it upsells paid plans and premium tools.
McAfee Total Protection
A commercial antivirus and online protection suite with firewall, web protection and identity features.
Avira Free Security offers real-time antivirus at no cost with bundled utilities, unlike McAfee's paid-only subscription.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
AdwCleaner
Free on-demand Windows scanner that removes adware, PUPs and browser hijackers.
CleanMyMac
A Mac maintenance app that clears junk files, scans for malware and removes clutter.
