![]() ![]() The quick scan option does not scan the full system and only checks files in the most common areas targeted by malware. I also tested the results with both a full scan and a quick scan, the latter being a lighter version of the full feature. I used various sample malware test files from EICAR (the European Institute for Computer Antivirus Research) to test how they both respond against malware in different forms and from both secure and insecure connections. Next, I ran a second type of test in which I turned off the real-time detection feature in the antivirus program, re-downloaded the malware test files, and ran a scan to see the results on an already infected machine. To establish which antivirus provides the best protection against malware, I ran my own malware tests on a PC to see how each program performed.įirst, I ran a real-time test that detects malware threats as you use the PC instead of only looking for them during a scan. ![]() Both McAfee and Avast are compatible with Windows PCs, iOS, Android and macOS. McAfee’s Total Protection includes ID monitoring, and that this is not included with Avast. I simply informed them I no longer had a need for the antivirus and wanted to cancel within the 30-day period and was sent a full refund back to my payment card within a few days. While it may seem like the free trial from McAfee is less hassle if you want to try before you buy, I can confirm that I have used the Avast money-back guarantee and it is a simple process. In contrast, McAfee offers a 30-day free trial so you can download Total Protection for free without a credit card. Avast do offer cheaper pricing if you sign up for longer than a year, with two- and three-year subscriptions available.Īvast offers a 30-day money-back guarantee, so you will need to purchase the product and request a refund if you’re not happy with it. One note in McAfee’s favor is that it offers a discounted price for the first year of subscription, while Avast does not offer a first-year discount. There is a free 90-day trial available for users in the US (as long as your home router is compatible with the service) and then you have the option to upgrade after the trial period.Īs the tables above show, McAfee subscriptions cost more in general for like-for-like subscription tiers. This is a total solution that protects all IoT devices via your home router and also protects mobile devices wherever you go. It’s also worth mentioning here that Avast has launched Avast Omni in the United States. In contrast, Avast keeps its offers simple with a free basic version and Avast Premium Security for one or 10 devices. Finally, McAfee offers a LifeSafe version that covers unlimited devices. Next up the subscription tiers is the same antivirus plus a VPN to cover five devices. The only difference between the three options is the number of devices that are protected with each plan: one, five, and 10. Pricing & CompatibilityĪt the time of writing McAfee has three different options for its main antivirus product, McAfee Total Protection. Norton also acquired antivirus company Avira in July 2020. However, in the future, Avast and Norton’s detection capabilities could be combined to create a much more powerful security suite, as they are both market leaders. As of the time of writing, Avast and Norton products remain separate. In August 2021, Norton announced that it would be acquiring Avast antivirus. Over the last few years, Avast and AVG have combined the backend of their products, their detection methods, behavior blocking and cloud, to offer the same level of protection with different packages and interfaces. In 2016, Avast acquired antivirus company AVG. ![]() Reports revealed the antivirus product had been collecting user data and selling it on through one of their subsidiaries, Jumpshot. Some negative news broke about Avast early in 2020. The company fact sheet shows that Avast currently has 425 million active users and the company’s most popular markets are in the US & Canada, Brazil, France, Russia, and Germany. You might also be familiar with the founder, John McAfee, a man who lived an extraordinary, controversial and wholly unbelievable life.Īvast was founded in the Czech Republic and has grown to 1,700 employees worldwide. McAfee was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in the United States. Current stats released from McAfee claim that they cover 525 million consumer internet-enabled devices such as PCs, tablets, and mobiles. McAfee is one of the most well-known antivirus brands around the world and has over 7,000 employees in 189 countries. ![]()
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