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.
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| 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. |
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| Web-Shield/Guard (Protection whilst surfing the Internet) | |
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| Anti-Bot | |
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| Email-Scanner | |
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| GameMode | |
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| Parental Control | |
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| Easy to remove Viruses | |
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| Task Scheduler | |
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| Identity Protection | |
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| Link Scanner |
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| IM Scanner |
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| Available to buy from Brandstar? |
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| RRP | £26.95 (1 year) | £39.14 (1 Year) |
| Overall Rating |
17 out of 22 | 18 out of 22 |
Overall 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!
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.