It's always good to know the best options on the market to protect our machines against unwanted infections: so-called viruses. Therefore, we list the 12 Best Paid Antiviruses for Windows 10 according to AV-TEST, the German computer security research institute.
19 products were tested based on three criteria: protection, performance and usability🇧🇷 The scores range from 0 to 6 for each criterion. Finally, we also point out which the best free antivirus from the moment. Shall we check the result?
12. G DATA Internet Security
- Protection: 5.5/6.0
- Performance: 5.5/6.0
- Usability: 5.5/6.0
The best D DATA brand service for Windows makes use of artificial intelligence and behavior analysis to identify hidden malware. It has firewall, virus scanner and anti-spam features to keep your email box always clean.
11. Check Point ZoneAlarm Pro Antivirus + Firewall 15.6
- Protection: 6.0/6.0
- Performance: 4.5/6.0
- Usability: 6.0/6.0
With top marks in terms of protection and usability, Check Point's Zone Alarm Pro Antivirus + Firewall promises a series of features. In addition to the antivirus and antispyware engine, there is a super advanced firewall service capable of containing the most surprising attacks. This antivirus is only not perfect due to its performance: that is, its influence on the computer's speed.
10. McAfee Internet Security 22.5
- Protection: 5.5/6.0
- Performance: 6.0/6.0
- Usability: 6.0/6.0
McAfee's Internet Security version guarantees a cloud-based analysis of threats to your PC, which does not affect your computer's performance (hence the top score for performance). In addition, the antivirus package includes technical support in case you need a little extra help.
9. VIPRE Advanced Security 11.0
- Protection: 5.5/6.0
- Performance: 6.0/6.0
- Usability: 6.0/6.0
VIPRE's Advanced Security promises simplicity and security. In addition to the basic security features we are already familiar with, VIPRE guarantees that the product is extremely easy to use, which certainly helps us make our routine easier. The company guarantees that this product brings together the very best in security technology at the lowest prices on the market.
8. Microsoft Windows Defender 4.18
- Protection: 5.5/6.0
- Performance: 6.0/6.0
- Usability: 6.0/6.0
Windows refers to this antivirus as "the most secure Windows ever". Defender antivirus promises maximum protection against software threats such as viruses, malware, spyware, whether in emails, applications or the cloud. In addition, it has access restriction services to protect your family and the location of your device.
7. Trend Micro Internet Security 16.0
- Protection: 6.0/6.0
- Performance: 5.5/6.0
- Usability: 6.0/6.0
Trend Micro's Internet Security offers top-rated protection out of all the antiviruses we've reviewed: it blocks Internet threats, protects your email, ensures your privacy, and prevents fraud. This antivirus just doesn't have the highest score in terms of performance.
6. AVG Internet Security 19.7 & 19.8
- Protection: 6.0/6.0
- Performance: 5.5/6.0
- Usability: 6.0/6.0
With top marks for protection, AVG Internet Security promises a complete security system, which encompasses your PC and your privacy. It protects payments, your email account and even prevents intruders from spying on you through your webcam! Have you thought?
5. Avira Antivirus Pro 15.0
- Protection: 6.0/6.0
- Performance: 5.5/6.0
- Usability: 6.0/6.0
Considered a top product by AV-TEST, this antivirus by Avira promises 99,6% protection (since 100% is always impossible). In addition to ensuring protection for online purchases, downloads, and emails, this antivirus package features premium customer service.
4. K7 Computing Total Security 16
- Protection: 6.0/6.0
- Performance: 6.0/6.0
- Usability: 5.5/6.0
With more than 25 years in the market, K7 advertises its Total Security antivirus as simple, agile and perfect when it comes to security. In addition to basic protections, the complete package includes a parental control service, necessary for parents to keep their children away from cyber threats.
3. Bitdefender Internet Security 24.0
- Protection: 6.0/6.0
- Performance: 6.0/6.0
- Usability: 6.0/6.0
In terms of protection, Internet Security by Bitdefender is the best on the market: it achieved 100% performance in the tests done by AV-TEST. The same performance is verified in relation to performance and usability, which measure how the software affects the computer's usefulness.
2. Karspersky Internet Security 20.0
- Protection: 6.0/6.0
- Performance: 6.0/6.0
- Usability: 6.0/6.0
Among the best paid antiviruses on the market, Karspersky's Internet Security 20.0 obtained the highest score in all aspects evaluated. The protection service includes virus and threat defense, family protection, as well as protecting web camera streams and internet payments. In terms of effectiveness, this antivirus is almost unsurpassed.
1. Norton Security 22.18 & 22.19
- Protection: 6.0/6.0
- Performance: 6.0/6.0
- Usability: 6.0/6.0
Alongside Bitdefender and Karspersky, Symantec offers the best in paid antivirus, whether in terms of protection, performance or usability. Protection is guaranteed against viruses, malware, spyware, phishing, ransomware, and all other threats that a good antivirus must fight against.
Best Free Antivirus
Avast Free Antivirus 19.7 & 19.8
- Protection: 6.0/6.0
- Performance: 5.5/6.0
- Usability: 6.0/6.0
Well, but it can happen that we are not willing to spend a lot on antivirus, right? No problem! There are good free antiviruses, among which this one from Avast stands out completely free and available for download on the company's website. A few clicks are enough for you to obtain an award-winning antivirus with the top seal, easy to use and very light for your machine.
