Today we’re comparing Trend Micro Internet Security Pro and the Award Winning AVG Internet Security! Many of you wouldn’t have heard of Trend Micro. They’re one of the less known Anti-Virus Software providers. For more information on Trend Micro visit 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.
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| Download Time |
Very Long | Fast |
| Installation | Installation is of average length and is simple. However, it doesn’t take you through any setup. | Takes an average length of time. Quite extensive and helps you set up the basic features of the software. |
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| Anti-Spyware | |
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| Anti-Spam | |
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| Blocks unauthorized programs |
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| Web Shield |
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| Toolbar | |
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| Authenticates wireless hotspots and Wi-Fi Networks |
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| Child Protection (inc time, length and content) |
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| Personal Information Protection (Encryption) |
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| Link Scanner |
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| Snapshot of security features |
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| Clean up PC for faster performance |
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| Anti-Malware | |
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| Anti-Phishing | |
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| Anti-Rootkit | |
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| Identity Protection(Advanced) | |
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| Firewall | |
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| Available to buy from Brandstar |
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| RRP (3 PC’s for 1 year) |
£54.95 | £58.71 |
| Overall Rating |
14 out of 21 |
19 out of 21 |
Overall I haven’t been that impressed with Trend Micro Internet Security Pro. It has a long way to go before it will compete with the liks of AVG. It may be cheaper but you have to buy the 3 PC package which is pretty pointless if you only have 1 PC. The features that the software offers aren’t as capable and advanced as that of AVG Internet Security. Trend Micro is however easy to use and have a very user friendly layout! However, to fight for a place in the top 3 they’ll need to bring something unique and some quality to the table neither of which they provide now. So my advice, if you’re stuck between the two go for AVG!
Overall AVG Internet Security is the better software by far, however, it is almost £15 more. I would say that spending that extra £15 is worth it, especially if you look at the tools/features that you get with AVG compared to avast! I would say avast! has loads of potential but it the product needs to be far more extensive to warrant a purchase. After all, some of the features they’re missing out on are pretty basic, necessities for any Anti-Virus software. avast! has a really cool interface (see picture), however it isn’t that easy to find you way around.
Overall, I am very impressed with Kaspersky Internet Security. It has great potential, it just needs some tlc. I can see Kaspersky really fighting AVG for the top spot in a few years time, but it is the new boy on the block and still has a little further to go. Furthermore, Kaspersky’s virus protection statistics aren’t as good as the ‘Big Three’ (McAfee, Norton and AVG). AVG has an all round better performance and product quality. One thing I really don’t like about Kaspersky is its lack of compatability. For example, you would expect your antivirus software to go with complementary products, such as; SpyBot – Search and Destroy. Whereas Kaspersky doesn’t, which is very frustrating. You have to uninstall all security software before you install Kaspersky.
So after playing around with the two programs I can conclude that we think AVG Internet Security is better than McAfee Total Protection. It has a wider range of tools and equipment to give an overall better performance. McAfee looks nicer than AVG but we all know looks can be deceiving and AVG turns out to be far easier to use. A huge advantage of AVG is that you can buy it for 1 computer if you only have 1 computer, whereas you dont have the option to do that with McAfee Total Protection. Although the installation of AVG involves you having to make some choices it saves you having to do them in the long run and it helps provide you with an even better performance. Whereas with McAfee you spend ages doing the Automatic installation to find out you still have to configure all the features yourself!!