Avira Antivirus
Offers real-time protection from malware, ransomware, viruses, and spyware, with advanced repair, browser safety, software updates, VPN, PC optimization tools, cloud-based updates, and system clean-up. Available for Windows, MacOS, Android, and iOS devices.
Cost / License
- Freemium (Pay once)
- Proprietary
Application types
EUPlatforms
- Mac
- Windows
Features
Properties
- Lightweight
Features
- Built-in VPN
- Real-time protection
- Ransomware Protection
Tags
- antivirus-security
- anti-trojan
- Anti Rootkit
- anti-spyware
Avira Antivirus News & Activities
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Recent activities
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So far, so good. Have used Avast for a couple of years, and suddenly it spunked out by opening and clogging my workflow. Installed this, and crickets!
Saw some really negative reviews pointing to unwanted extras, I also dislike inverted checkboxes and such, this 2025-11 install was totally clean. And as for now I'm a happy camper.
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What is Avira Antivirus?
Avira Antivirus is a security software that protects your computer from online threats like malware, ransomware, and spyware. It includes features like browser safety, software updates, VPN, and PC optimization tools. Its antivirus scanner continuously monitors your system for threats like viruses, Trojans, and worms, and either deletes or quarantines detected malicious files.
The software offers real-time protection and repair, countering billions of malware attacks each year. It includes advanced repair functionalities and provides real-time updates via the cloud. Each device with Avira acts as a sensor, detecting new threats and protecting all devices immediately. Avira Antivirus has a small footprint, with virus definition updates being 2-5 times lighter than most other antivirus products.
Avira Free Antivirus version provides basic protection against common threats, while the premium version includes additional features like MailGuard and WebGuard.
Avira is also available on Android and iPhone as 
Avira Mobile Security , with anti-theft functions and other mobile-focused features.
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Avira Antivirus information
Developed by
Avira Operations GmbH Licensing
Proprietary and Freemium product.Pricing
One time purchase (perpetual license) that costs $0 + free version with limited functionality.Rating
Average rating of 2.9Alternatives
76 alternatives listedSupported Languages
- English
Comments and Reviews
This Antivirus will install bloatware on installation so proceed with caution and high resource usage because of avira on demand file scanner
Avira is more bloatware than antivirus. It comes packed with junk software that has nothing to do with antivirus protection. It's also laced with ads about the other junk Avira products for purchase.
So far, so good. Have used Avast for a couple of years, and suddenly it spunked out by opening and clogging my workflow. Installed this, and crickets!
Saw some really negative reviews pointing to unwanted extras, I also dislike inverted checkboxes and such, this 2025-11 install was totally clean. And as for now I'm a happy camper.
Looks ok for now...
Simply awful, would suggest to stay away. The default Windows Defender is entirely sufficient and is not as invasive as this application. It cannot even be properly uninstalled, which is the reason there are so many guides for it. Just don't install it and safe yourself some headache.
This used to be recommended, but not any longer.
Installation of Avira now includes Phantom VPN, the Opera browser, and something called "Speedup". These are not optional components. You cannot opt out of installing them. If you install the anti-virus, you get other software packages Avira has partnered with, whether you want them or not.
Given that some of these are questionable at best (Opera browser is now owned by a Chinese consortium that has a very shady reputation with respect to privacy issues), having them installed without the user's consent is unscrupulous. For an antivirus vendor, whose product is security, it's appalling.
Avira's official forums have so many complaints about this that Avira's simply started to delete complaints. I took the hint and uninstalled it.
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Quality free antivirus from Germany