Cybersecurity brands are giving each other healthy competition by continually upgrading their software packages to protect you from malware risks and other critical threats. You need to consider Antivirus software as an essential requirement for the complete security of your devices.

Many factors like malware protection, secure VPN, Identity theft protection, parental control, etc., should be kept in mind while opting for the perfect Antivirus. 

These ten picks are based on the latest evaluation reports of popular security products by well-known independent research institutes like AV-Test, AV-Comparatives, and SE Labs. 

Bitdefender Antivirus 

Bitdefender has made its mark as one of the best Antiviruses in 2020. It has earned a full rating in AV-Test’s latest evaluation report and appears on top of other testing lab reports. 

Bitdefender offers a thorough web protection module (for class-leading safety from dangerous links), safe pay features, online banking protection, a strong password manager, and a powerful scanner that can alert you about security updates and patches. It uses more system resources than other rival products. 

Bitdefender Internet Security 2020 provides more features like firewall, spam filter, and parental control to ensure kids’ safety online, with effective measures to support privacy such as the safe cam anti-hijack feature. 

Bitdefender Total Security is available for Android and iOS hardware, and Mac and Windows. 

Norton Antivirus

Norton has the least impact on a PC’s performance as compared to its rival security suites in the case of resource usage, stated Passmark’s recent ranking.

Norton 360 Standard adds some functional features such as fully integrated VPN, dark web monitoring, more backup storage of about 10GB, and mobile apps for Android and iOS. If you want to cover at least two devices, though, you have to purchase the Norton 360 Deluxe.

Norton 360 Deluxe readily allows security for five devices and throws parental controls into the package.

Lastly, the top tier package, Norton 360 with LifeLock Select, gives a full range of identity protection features.

Kaspersky Anti-Virus

Kaspersky only supports Windows devices and can cover a maximum of five devices at a time. Its various stand out features are:

•  Excellent Antivirus engine
• An impressive performance against undiscovered and undesirable threats
• Fast scans

Kaspersky Total Security is the premium product, gives you the most effective coverage with the addition of a password manager, parental controls, and automatic local backups. 

Trend Micro Antivirus 

It’s one of the security solutions which is mainly focused on the Windows platform. Trend Micro has a premium quality antivirus engine and an easy to use interface. Trend Micro Antivirus Plus is great at detecting threats. As it also provides novice PC users with an impactful utility. It’s a type of Antivirus you can install and forget it’s on your PC, let it work away in the background keeping the PC protected, with no need to interfere or configure anything. 

Moreover, it is a top-class antivirus package, but its malware-detection system creates a heavy system load and returns fair false-positive results during scans. 

Avira Antivirus 

Avira is a German engineered product, and it’s one of the trustworthy options for Windows users. Many independent testing labs have rated it highly for its real-time virus protection. 

Avira is well-known for its free Anti-malware options, but when it comes to its premium packages, offers are very engaging. Avira’s entry-level Antivirus includes real-time scanning for every download, a file shredder for extra privacy, and premium defense against ransomware. 

Avira’s basic plan doesn’t serve fully-loaded features like Norton and Bitdefender. But, if you’re seeking a trusted antivirus that’s a level up from a free program, then Avira is a perfect option.

McAfee Antivirus

McAfee prominently fits in the top names when it comes to cybersecurity solutions. McAfee’s premium product- McAfee Total Protection is entirely a treat for Windows users. Total Protection ensures safety against spyware, malware, ransomware, and other modern threats to your device. From Password manager to Home Network Security, it offers an entirely robust package to the users. 

Its entry-level Antivirus, McAfee Antivirus Plus, is also a good deal. It also serves with some of the essential features of Total Protection like Smart WebAdvisor, PC Optimization, and a robust Firewall.

The “My Home Network” feature is excellent and makes McAfee products an excellent choice for individuals and families. 

Webroot Antivirus 

Webroot is a US-based Antivirus company that offers internet security that works without hindering the performance of the Windows device. With a relatively straightforward user interface, Webroot serves users all across the world with useful features like:

• Identity Theft Protection-  Protecting usernames, personal account numbers, and other information from spyware and keyloggers.
• Real-time Anti-phishing-  Blocks fake accounts, spambot comments, phony emails.
• Lightning-fast scans- 60 times faster scans than other antivirus products.
• Small Storage space- Takes up only 15MB of your storage.

Total AV

TotalAV is one of the newest cybersecurity brands worldwide. Avira’s software is packed with TotalAV’s antivirus engine. It has a simple, easy-to-use design. Accessibility to all its features is easy as all the features are on its home screen. 

TotalAV also offers an exciting range of extra security features:

• Password manager
• VPN
• Phishing protection
• Spyware protection
• Performance optimization

Most of its features are very good except for phishing protection, which needs a bit of improvement.

Sophos Home Premium

Sophos Home Premium is an economical option for reliable malware protection at a very affordable range. 

Sophos Home Premium offers some crucial features like:

• Ransomware rollbacks
• Webcam protection
• Browser hardening 
• Protection against Keyloggers, malicious sites, and boot-sector malware
• Web-filter system for Parents
• Online management console

Sophos’s enterprise has taken an easy spin-off from business clients resulting in Sophos Home Premium lacking some significant features like password manager, VPN, and Identity theft protection tools that other security solution suites serve to users.

Sophos Home Premium’s stick-to-the-basics approach gets appreciation from users.

ESET Antivirus 

ESET antivirus solutions are used by over 110 million users across the world. 

Its entry-level ESET NOD32 antivirus has few useful tools but is easy to use. ESET Internet Security includes Safecam Protection, parental controls, and a browser-stiffening extension.

The top-cost ESET Smart Security Premium pitches in data encryption, a virtual keyboard, and a smart password manager. However, it lacks features like a VPN client, backup software, or file shredder. 

These were some of the best antivirus software that you can buy right now.

Harley Smith is from London (U.K). Before he started writing blogs he went through various occupations such as teaching, programming, and traveling. But his favorite job is writing blogs for antivirus technology for office.com/setup.

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