They’re all good qualities when trying to identify your next piece of security software, and it means that we’re eager to evaluate the company’s specific antivirus credentials in this review. If you need a free antivirus product, then Fortect does have one option available – but it’s very limited. You…

For example, every paid subscription comes with a full VPN and a helpful system cleanup tool. There’s also webcam monitoring in there for good measure, and all Avast One apps include anti-phishing, ransomware protection, password monitoring, and a simple yet effective firewall. Despite limitations, the free antivirus tier called Avast…

Upgrading to ESET Home Security Essential adds a spam filter, parental controls, webcam protection, a secure browser to protect online transactions, and an anti-theft feature for Windows. It also throws in a firewall, traffic monitoring, Android support, and a vulnerability scanner feature for your home devices. Prices start at a…

Well, maybe not. AV-Comparatives is an independent lab that regularly runs in-depth tests of all the best antivirus software. Most vendors submit their full-featured paid security suites to be sure they get good results, but Avast sends this edition, Avast Free Antivirus. That shows huge confidence, but it’s easy to…

Adding a password manager and supporting up to five devices, Trend Micro Maximum Security also expands to Mac, Android, and iOS devices, and Chromebooks. It will set you back by $49.95 during the first year, after which it charges $89.95. The top-of-the-line Trend Micro Premium Security supports ten devices and…

Malwarebytes Premium Security is a capable antivirus range with phishing protection, identity protection, and (at the top of the range) even a full and unlimited Mullvad-powered VPN (no restrictive ‘200MB a day’ limits here, you can use it as much as you like.) There are apps for Windows, Mac, Android…

The company has several plans for its home users – Panda Dome Essential, Panda Dome Advanced, Panda Dome Complete, and Panda Dome Premium – all building upon each other in terms of features, and each offering a firewall, Wi-Fi protection, online shopping security, a Dark Web Scanner, and at least…

Despite Total Protection still being available (and the fact that there’s some overlap between its features), the new iteration takes a different approach. Primarily, it adds a larger emphasis on advanced safeguards like identity protection and parental controls. So, choosing such a solution can often seem overwhelming and daunting. That…

Avast’s strong core protection engines block access to phishing and other malicious websites, for instance. Downloads and incoming emails are scanned for threats, ransomware protection shields files in your most sensitive folders, and a firewall helps to control which processes can access the web and which can’t. That already beats…

However, if you’re expecting more from a security suit, then Vipre can disappoint. Sure, it does offer more functionality on higher tiered plans, but if you’re looking to get the “best bang for your buck,” then competitors like Norton are a much better choice. With higher tier plans, you get…