AVG provides a comprehensive feature package, strong malware protection and excellent performance across a variety tests. The free version is limited in features, whereas the premium version offers additional options, such as an optimization tool for devices and VPN.
The software’s malware scanner uses machine learning and heuristic analysis in order to detect and eliminate any threats, including trojans cryptojackers, and rootkits. It also protects against ransomware, phishing attacks and dangerous websites by blocking downloads. AVG’s smart scans are fast and thorough, and provide a range of “advanced issues” which you can address right now, such as securing items that must be protected by passwords, a vulnerable webcam or an insecure firewall. It’s more aggressive than other high-quality antivirus software in this regard. If you click on one of these issues, it’ll suggest you to purchase the paid version.
Its AV-Test test results are generally good, and it detected and protected itself against 100% of the malware in its March and April 2022 tests. However its ability to detect zero-day attacks lags behind some of the other highly-rated products I’ve tried, and it sometimes slows down the system.
The free version includes security for email and the web and identity theft monitoring for passwords that have been leaked photo vaulting, as well as AVG Cleaner, which can speed up your device through the elimination of junk data. The premium version adds ransomware protection and webcam security along with safer banking and a firewall. It also adds an performance tuneup that accelerates your PC’s performance and extends battery life and it comes with a VPN to ensure you are secure online.