Antivirus Comparison Chart

Selecting the most effective antivirus (AV) software isn’t an easy task. The factors to consider include the number of devices you would like to protect, what features are the most important and if the software will eat up too many system resources. It’s important to avoid false positives. Tools that fail to identify safe programs and stop them. The good news is that there’s plenty of trustworthy programs on the market and some are more affordable than others.

Our antivirus comparison chart provides an overview of the market by showing aggregated protection, performance and False Positives scores of various independent laboratory tests. You can filter the results to find specific AV tools by name or compare options based on a range of factors. These include price, number of devices protected, and the annual cost of subscription if virtual data room applicable.

Avast, AVG and Trend Micro are among the most popular names in the AV business. Avast’s free AV tool is widely used as is Trend Micro’s, and AVG is a solid subscription-based product that includes a wealth of extra features. ESET offers a remarkable toolbox that includes network protections, which are normally included in more expensive AV software. A few consumers are worried over the recent scandal that has surrounded marketing and data sharing.

Trend Micro is another well-known name which is known for its top-of-the-line Mac malware detection. The basic antivirus program offered by the company is quite affordable, and its Internet Security Maximum Security option adds in the ability to manage passwords and secure vault of files.