Antivirus software solutions have quickly become one of the most crucial tools in the market. Avira is not the only Antivirus software available, and it is not necessarily the perfect choice for your requirements. That is why we have compared Avira with Norton, weighing one software against the other. If you’re reading this comparison, then you’re probably interested in choosing Avira or Norton. Avira provides features like Anti Spam, Anti Virus, Email Attachment Protection, Event Tracking, Intrusion Detection System, etc. Whereas, Norton provides Detect viruses, Desktop Notifications, Anti Spam, Anti Virus, Email Attachment Protection and other such functionalities. Additionally, we’ve added McAfee to this comparison to help you make an informed decision.
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| Operating System | Windows 7/8/10/11 | Windows 7/8/10/11, Mac, Android, iOS |
| Real-Time Protection | Yes | Yes |
| Webcam Protection | No | Yes - *Norton 360 Standard and more |
| Vulnerability Scanner | No | No |
| Firewall | No | Yes |
| Free Automatic Updates | Yes | Yes |
| Quiet Mode | No | Yes |
| VPN | Yes | Yes - *Norton 360 Standard and more |
| 24/7 Support | Yes - For paid version only. | Yes |
| Free Trial | No, but has Avira Free Edition | No |
| Price | $130 - 1 year/25 devices | $150 - 1 year/5 devices |
| Positives | Avira antivirus is available in free and paid versions. However, some specialists suppose spending money on premium packages is not obligatory due to a non-significant difference in a product's optional content. | One of the most significant Norton’s options -- automatic “Cloud Backup” when the computer is saving files in non-using mode. Secure VPN (Virtual Private Network) with a strict “No Log” policy. VPN is constructed to protect all the business-financial data, passwords, e-keys, and personal information that can be stolen via the internet. Also, VPN will be useful when a PC is connected to public Wi-Fi networks. Norton doesn’t record users' identities or browsing history. Norton 360 Mobile App is FREE. |
| Negatives | It doesn’t have a firewall, which is essential in preventing hackers and malware from reaching your computer. Fails to detect about 30% of the phishing sites by our tests. Avira’s main competitors do much better on that. Tech support is accessible with paid packages only. However, Avira answered Email requests within a few workdays, and the answers were valuable and easy to understand. | Norton packages lack file shredding, a secure web browser, and secure file encryption. Sometimes, Norton doesn’t block detected viruses. One user may have to double-check that every detected threat was blocked and moved to the quarantine folder. A minor complaint about Norton’s user interface is that there’s no desktop application for Norton Password Manager -- only a browser-based web app. But this isn’t going to bother many people. “Parental Control” available in 360 Deluxe and 360 Premium only. |
| Security | 9.5 | 8 |
| Features | 6 | 9 |
| Performance | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| User Interface | 4 | 9 |
| Ease of use | 7.5 | 8.5 |
| Support | 5 | 8 |
| Pricing | 8.5 | 7 |
