Antivirus Comparisons

Microsoft Defender and Avast both offer free tiers, so we tested them side by side to determine which is better and whether it’s worth upgrading your Windows antivirus.

Kaspersky is tied to national security issues, but it’s still a high-performing antivirus. On the other hand, TotalAV is budget-friendly and includes extras like a password manager and an ad blocker.

Norton and Aura antivirus solutions look similar on the surface but a few key differences will help you decide what you need in your security provider.

Norton and Trend Micro provide a robust suite of trustworthy security features, but Norton edges ahead because of its VPN and firewall.

TotalAV is ideal for those seeking comprehensive, user-friendly protection while Malwarebytes is best for users who prioritize fast, efficient malware scanning.

Both Norton and Avira have proven themselves to be great antivirus solutions, but one offers more features while the other is more affordable.

While TotalAV is an effective and reputable antivirus program, Avast stands out with perfect malware detection results and premium security features.

Find out if TotalAV's extensive features or Microsoft Defender's robust Windows integration best suits your needs.

Our expert comparison looks at how the tried-and-true TotalAV stands up against Aura’s full cybersecurity suite.

McAfee gives you unlimited device coverage with family features, while TotalAV provides effective, budget-friendly options. In this expert guide, we compare the two so you can make the best choice.

Both Aura and Avast offer robust cybersecurity suites and comprehensive antivirus protection, so the best antivirus solution for you comes down to its unique features.

Both Aura Antivirus and McAfee offer a full security suite with more than just antivirus protection, including identity theft insurance and transaction monitoring for those who want financial security with their antivirus.

Aura Antivirus — from the makers of Aura Identity Theft — offers extra features with its antivirus software but doesn’t submit to third-party testing. Microsoft Defender offers advanced Windows protection, but you need a Microsoft 365 subscription.

Aura Antivirus and Malwarebytes both offer a suite of digital security tools in addition to antivirus protection. Malwarebytes has a free plan, but Aura Antivirus offers broader device coverage.

Aura brings its digital security knowledge to its antivirus, but does it outweigh AVG’s budget-friendly perfect protection scores?

Norton is a good choice for users wanting additional cybersecurity features with an antivirus suite. Sophos is no slouch either, and works for anyone wanting various options that may cost a bit more than other antivirus programs.

AVG offers a popular freemium antivirus program, but TotalAV is the budget pick if you’re considering a premium plan. Here's our comparison of AVG and TotalAV, evaluating their performance, features, pricing, and more.

Trend Micro is a good option for those who want a comprehensive security program, and aren’t bothered by potential lower third-party ratings. On the other hand, Bitdefender offers reliability and almost-perfect protection scores.

ESET is a good product with proven third-party test scores, but Norton offers a cybersecurity suite for less. Which one is the antivirus for you?

Bitdefender is a reliable antivirus with some simple interface tools that work seamlessly with Windows, while Norton gives users a powerful antivirus suite with plenty of features.

Dive into our in-depth comparison to discover whether TotalAV's user friendliness or Bitdefender's cost effectiveness suits your digital safety needs better.