Independent lab results15 of 45
Protection features21 of 25
Price16 of 20
Refunds and security5 of 10
antivirus product · Gen Digital Inc.
Avira
German antivirus with a free real-time edition for Windows and paid Pro, Internet Security and Prime plans.
In short
- Avira Free Antivirus for Windows protects in real time at no cost2.
- Antivirus Pro costs $26.99 for the first year on one device, then $64.99 a year1.
- Antivirus Pro adds the Avira Firewall and Web Protection against phishing URLs on Windows1,2.
- Annual plans can be refunded in full within 60 days of payment5.
- Prime covers 5 devices for $59.99 in the first year, then $109.99 a year4.
Avira suits people who want real-time protection for free, with a low-cost upgrade when they need more1,2. Antivirus Pro costs $26.99 for the first year and adds a firewall and web protection, and annual plans have a 60-day refund window1,5. The catch is the renewal: Antivirus Pro goes to $64.99 a year after the first year1.
Best for: People who want free real-time protection with a cheap paid upgrade.
Where the points come from
Independent lab results 15 of 45 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| AV-TEST score | 18 of 18AV-TEST, July and August 2026: 18 of 18 (Avira Internet Security for Windows 1.1).6 | 15 / 15 |
| AV-Comparatives award | Not testedAV-Comparatives did not include it in the February to May 2026 test7. | 0 / 15 |
| AV-Comparatives protection rate | Not testedAV-Comparatives did not include it in the February to May 2026 test7. | 0 / 15 |
Protection features 21 of 25 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Systems covered | Windows, macOS, Android, iOSAvira offers antivirus apps for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS2. | 8 / 8 |
| Firewall | YesAntivirus Pro for Windows includes the Avira Firewall against intruders and suspicious traffic1,2. | 5 / 5 |
| Ransomware protection | YesAnti-ransomware stops attempts to alter, delete or encrypt personal files1,3. | 5 / 5 |
| Rescue or offline scan | Not published | 0 / 4 |
| Browser protection | YesWeb Protection blocks malicious and phishing URLs; the Browser Safety extension covers Chrome1,2. | 3 / 3 |
Price 16 of 20 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Free edition with real-time protection | YesAvira Free Antivirus for Windows gives real-time protection that runs in the background2. | 8 / 8 |
| First-year price | $26.99/yrAntivirus Pro, 1 device: $26.99 for the first year, an offer on the $64.99 standard price1. | 6 / 6 |
| Price from the second year | $64.99/yrAntivirus Pro renews at its $64.99 standard yearly price1. | 2 / 6 |
Refunds and security 5 of 10 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 30-day refund | YesFull refund within 60 days of payment for annual subscriptions5. | 5 / 5 |
| SOC 2 Type II or ISO 27001 | Not published | 0 / 5 |
The rule behind each line: how we score antivirus products.
Plans and prices
As the vendor lists them, before tax. Prices are in US dollars unless the plan shows euros; the points use US dollars, with euros converted at the ECB rate.
| Plan | Price as listed | Per month | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Antivirus1 Windows PC | Free2 | $0 | Real-time protection |
| Antivirus Pro1 device | $26.99 first year1 | $2.25 | Then $64.99 a year |
| Internet Security1 device | $34.99 first year3 | $2.92 | Adds password manager and software updater. Then $70.99 a year |
| Prime5 devices | $59.99 first year4 | $5 | Adds unlimited VPN. Then $109.99 a year |
First-year prices are special offers; each plan renews at its standard yearly price1,3,4. Avira says renewal prices may be higher than the initial price5.
Strengths
What Gen Digital Inc. says
Vendor claims. We show them, but they earn no points.
- Avira says Antivirus Pro blocks more than 1.4 million ransomware attacks a month1.
Other antivirus products
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BitdefenderPeople who want a capable free edition or a cheap first year94/100$24.99/yrfirst-year price - 2
Microsoft Defender AntivirusWindows users who want protection without buying anything88/100$0first-year price - 3KasperskyBuyers outside the United States who want a firewall in the cheapest plan84/100$49.99/yrfirst-year price
- 4
AvastPeople who want a free Windows antivirus with real-time protection83/100$49.08/yrfirst-year price
Sources
- Download Avira Antivirus Pro for Windows & Mac, Avira. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Download Free Antivirus Software for Windows PCs & Laptops, Avira. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Avira Internet Security: Top protection & performance, Avira. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Avira Prime, all-in-one access to our premium services, Avira. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Legal Terms, Avira. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Test antivirus software for Windows 11 - August 2026, AV-TEST. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Real-World Protection Test February-May 2026, AV-Comparatives. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
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