AVG offers an impressive feature package, solid malware protection and solid performance across a range of tests. The free version isn’t as extensive in features, whereas the premium version has more options like a device optimizing tool and VPN.
The malware scan of the software employs machine learning and heuristics to identify and eliminate any possible threats, including trojans rootkits as well as Cryptojackers. It also guards against ransomware attacks, phishing and suspicious websites. AVG’s smart scans are quick and complete, and they show a variety of “advanced issues” that you can fix right now, such as securing objects that need to be password-protected, a vulnerable webcam or a weak firewall. It’s more aggressive than some other high-quality antivirus software in this regard. If you click on one of these issues, it will suggest you to buy the paid version.
The AV-Test test results are generally good and it was able to detect and protected itself against all malware in March and April 2022 tests. However, its ability to detect zero-day attacks is lagging behind the other highly-rated products I’ve tried, and it sometimes slows down the system.
The free version comes with email and web protection identity theft monitoring, passwords that were leaked and photo vault features. Additionally, the free AVG Cleaner utility speeds up devices by removing junk files. The premium version adds webcam security and protection against ransomware along with safer banking and firewall. It also comes with performance tuning tool that can speed up your computer and extends battery life, and an VPN to ensure your privacy online.
