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About AVG AntiVirus Free
AVG AntiVirus Free is a no-cost antivirus that protects against viruses, malware and scam websites. It has versions for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS, and is designed to be a single simple download with little setup.
AVG also sells paid products such as Internet Security, a VPN and TuneUp, and the free version promotes these upgrades. It suits people who want basic free malware protection on a home computer or phone.
Strengths
- Free antivirus with scam website blocking
- Versions for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS
- Simple installation and interface
Limitations
- Promotes paid upgrades within the product
- Closed source
- Advanced protection is limited to paid tiers
Details
- Pricing
- FreemiumThe antivirus is free; Internet Security, VPN and TuneUp are paid upgrades.
- License
- Proprietary
- Developer
- AVG
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
- How it runs
- Downloadable app
- Best suited for
- Home users wanting basic free antivirus protection
- Categories
- Security tools
- Last verified
- Added
- Provenance
- Facts checked against the developer's own pages and store listings, 1 sources on file.
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Avast Free Antivirus
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Avira Free Security
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Malwarebytes
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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.
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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.
AVG AntiVirus Free as an alternative
Listings that name AVG AntiVirus Free as an alternative.
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.
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HitmanPro
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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.
