AVG
Affordable antivirus with cleaner and performance tools
AVG combines core malware protection with supplementary tools like file shredder and performance optimisation, offering good value at an accessible price point.
| Pricing from | Free (Premium from £39.99/year) |
| Best for | Users wanting antivirus plus system maintenance tools |
| Website | www.avg.com/en-uk |
Strengths and trade-offs
- Solid free tier
- Includes helpful system utilities
- Detection rates slightly below premium competitors
- Premium upgrade experience intrusive
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Alternatives to AVG
 BitdefenderAI-powered protection with zero performance compromise | #1 in Top 10 Anti-Virus & Malware Protection | 95.0 |
 NortonTrusted multi-device protection with 24/7 expert support | #2 in Top 10 Anti-Virus & Malware Protection | 92.7 |
 KasperskyAdvanced threat detection with exceptional heuristic analysis | #3 in Top 10 Anti-Virus & Malware Protection | 90.3 |
 ESETLightweight scanning with smart threat detection | #4 in Top 10 Anti-Virus & Malware Protection | 88.0 |
 McAfeeMulti-layered security with network firewall and VPN | #5 in Top 10 Anti-Virus & Malware Protection | 85.7 |
 Trend MicroCloud-based protection with real-time threat intelligence | #6 in Top 10 Anti-Virus & Malware Protection | 83.3 |
Questions about AVG
How much does AVG cost?
Lister lists AVG's pricing as: Free (Premium from £39.99/year).
Is AVG free?
Yes. Its pricing reads: Free (Premium from £39.99/year).
Who is AVG best for?
AVG is best for users wanting antivirus plus system maintenance tools.
Where does AVG rank?
AVG is ranked #8 in Top 10 Anti-Virus & Malware Protection (Lister Score 78.7).
What are the best alternatives to AVG?
The closest alternatives on Lister are Bitdefender (#1 in Top 10 Anti-Virus & Malware Protection), Norton (#2 in Top 10 Anti-Virus & Malware Protection) and Kaspersky (#3 in Top 10 Anti-Virus & Malware Protection).
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