Avira is a top antivirus software which also provides a solid VPN at just $3.99/month. Its malware scanners scored well in both hands-on tests and independent labs, and also comes with great features such as password management that will save 15 logins or credit cards and a privacy-focused no-logs policy. The free Android application has a limit of limit of 300 MB per day but it can be purchased as part of an upgrade plan that provides unlimited data for its VPN, parental controls and other security tools.
Avast’s free application is effective in identifying malware, and its Internet Security Suite comes with a robust web protection, a ransomware guard, file shredder, as well as optimization tools for storage space. Premium plans include features such as the use of a VPN parental control, parental controls and a password manager.
McAfee Total Protection security software includes a malware scanner that has scored highly in independent tests in labs. It also includes a dark-web monitor which searches the web to find personal information that might be compromised. Its ID theft tools include a reliable dark-web scanner as well as a tool that tracks the status your SSN on the registry’s site. Its secure VPN has servers in more than 48 countries. However, it’s missing certain features such as split-tunneling and a kill switch.
Bitdefender’s mobile antivirus app scans quickly and consumes minimal resources. The speed performance in tests was 100%, and it has a variety of fantastic bonuses such as the due diligence software ability to use a VPN that is free of data limits as well as a password manager. However, its premium plans are a bit expensive.
