Bitdefender and Avira offer top-tier malware protection real-time security, as well as ransomware security. They’re also both really easy to use, so newcomers to cybersecurity can get up and running in http://mexcattle.com/technology/online-web-meeting-a-technological-marvel/ no time. Both of them offer additional features such as the VPN, an additional file shredder, and privacy protections.

Avira and Bitdefender have both scored excellent scores from independent testing labs. However, in this round I’d prefer to give the edge to Bitdefender because of its superior performance in the AV-Comparatives Performance Test, which gauges how much impact security software has on a computer’s speed. Its low impact score means it is able to run in the background without significantly slowing your PC down -unlike some rivals.

AV-Comparatives examines the effect of each product’s performance on the system by examining the impact of each product on typical computer tasks such as browsing websites, downloading and copying files. Bitdefender was the lone competitor to pass this test with a clean score. Avira was a close second.

Both companies provide a high level of customer support. Avira has a helpful knowledge base and YouTube channel, while Bitdefender offers a complete support hub that includes a phone number as well as live chat, email support and videos of tutorials. The support hub is well-organized by product, allowing you to easily find the help you require.