pctoolbox.co.uk » Anti-Adware http://www.pctoolbox.co.uk tech.blog Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:36:59 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Avira Premium Security Suite vs AVG Internet Security http://www.pctoolbox.co.uk/2009/06/16/avira-premium-security-suite-vs-avg-internet-security/ http://www.pctoolbox.co.uk/2009/06/16/avira-premium-security-suite-vs-avg-internet-security/#comments Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:00:41 +0000 Alex http://pctoolbox.co.uk/?p=1081 Today we’re comparing Avira’s Premium Security Suite and the Award Winning AVG Internet Security.  Avira again are relatively unknown to the typical user but I think in a few years time it will be fighting AVG, Norton and McAfee for the most popular software providers.  For more about Avira check out their website!  The comparison will involve an overview of the features each package has and then at the end we’ll tell you which we think is better through our rating system. Our ratings are worked out by the amount of ticks the product has. Further points are awarded for faster download, simpler/better installation and cheaper price.

Feature Avira Premium Security Suite AVG internet Security
Download Time Very Fast Fast
Installation Installation was long.  You setup a couple of the basic features but most features you need for a decent performance are still left to be configured.

Also, very frustratingly it isn’t compatible with complementary anti-virus software such as, Windows Firewall.  However, it does allow you to continue the installation process.  A warning just appears to say they aren’t compatible.

 Takes an average length of time.  Quite extensive and helps you set up the basic features of the software.
Anti-Virus Tick Tick
Anti-Adware Tick Tick
Anti-Spyware Tick Tick
Anti-Phishing Tick Tick
Anti-Rootkit Tick Tick
Web-Shield/Guard (Protection whilst surfing the Internet) Tick Tick
Anti-Bot Tick Tick
Email-Scanner Tick Tick
Backup System Tick Cross
Anti-Spam Tick Tick
Firewall Tick Tick
GameMode Tick Tick
Parental Control Tick Cross
Easy to remove Viruses Tick Tick
Task Scheduler Tick Tick
Identity Protection Cross Tick
Link Scanner
 Cross Tick
IM Scanner
 Cross Tick
Available to buy from Brandstar?
 Cross Tick
RRP £26.95 (1 year) £39.14 (1 Year)
Overall Rating
 17 out of 22 18 out of 22

Avira InterfaceOverall I have been very impressed with Avira’s Premium Security Suite!  It’s really given AVG Internet Security a run for its money!  As you can see, Avira’s feature’s aren’t quite as extensive as AVG’s, this is represented by the lower price.  For Avira to really compete with the likes of AVG they will need to increase its compatibility and bring in features such as Identity Protection.  Avira’s userface could also do with a ‘facelift’ to make it easier to user and generally nicer to look at.

To conclude, watch out for Avira in the next few years…it’s bound to be big!

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