Avira is a top antivirus software that offers a decent VPN at only $3.99/month. Its malware scanners have been well-received by independent labs and in hands-on testing. It also has great features like a password management tool which can store 15 logins or cards, and a privacy policy that does not log any data. Its free Android application has a limit of daily limit of 300MB, but it can also be purchased as part of a premium plan, which includes unlimited data for its VPN, parental controls, and other security tools.
Avast’s free software is excellent in detecting malware. its Internet Security Suite offers an effective web security, a ransomware guard, file shredder and optimization tools to optimize storage space. Premium plans include features such as a VPN as well as parental controls and a password manager.
McAfee Total Protection’s security software includes a reliable malware scanner that scored highly in independent lab tests, and also a dark web monitor as well as a social media tracker, which scans the web for your personal information in the event that it’s compromised. Its ID theft tools include a reliable dark-web due diligence business software scan and a tool for tracking the status of your SSN at the registry’s site. Its secure VPN is available in more than 48 different countries, but it’s missing certain features like split-tunneling or a kill switch.
Bitdefender’s mobile anti-virus app is quick in its scanning and requires minimal system resources. Its speed-related impact during tests was 100%, and it comes with some great bonuses like the ability to use a VPN that is free of data limits as well as a password manager. However, its premium plans can be a bit expensive.