SeekerAvira Antivirus Pro
Avira Antivirus Pro offers the same basic protection as Avira Free Security, plus a few added features that don't all work well. Stick with the free edition or, in a business setting, make a better and less expensive choice.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- Super Secure - Avira is one of the most highly awarded antivirus solutions in history.
- With a near perfect score (99.9%) in its file detection test, AV Comparatives gave Avira its top "Advanced+" award.
- Super Light - As most of the malware analysis takes place in the cloud, Avira Antivirus Pro 2016 won’t slow you down.
- The quick and easy way to protect yourself from online threats - without all the hassle.
- Avira Antivirus Pro 2017 operates in English, French, Portuguese, Spanish and Russian
PROS
+ Some good independent lab test scores
+ Supplements Browser Safety with browser-independent Web Protection
+ Device Protection whitelists or blacklists specific USB drives
+ Ransomware protection
CONS
- Web Protection proved ineffective in testing
- Some features require upgrade for full functionality
- Poor scores in some hands-on tests
- Device Protection can't prevent users from whitelisting unknown USB drives
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Expert reviews and ratings
By PCMag on September 26, 2018
Avira Antivirus Pro offers the same basic protection as Avira Free Security, plus a few added features that don't all work well. Stick with the free edition or, in a business setting, make a better and less expensive choice.
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By PCWorld on November 13, 2018
Avira Antivirus Pro has the basics down, it’s available at a good price, and the performance is where it needs to be. The problem is that the free version isn’t that different from Pro, which is why the company’s Avira Prime subscription with all the extras for up to 25 devices is probably a better paid option.
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By Tom's Guide on January 11, 2016
Avira Antivirus Pro is quick to set up and offers nearly flawless malware protection for a good price.
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By TechRadar on January 11, 2021
Avira Antivirus Pro has a lengthy feature list and fair detection rates, but there's not quite enough extra power to justify the cost. If you're an Avira fan, either stick with the free version or choose one of the suites.
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By PCWorld on January 12, 2018
Avira Antivirus Pro has the basics down, it’s available at a good price, and the performance is where it needs to be. The problem is that the free version isn’t that different from Pro, which is why the company’s Avira Prime subscription with all the extras for up to 25 devices is probably a better paid option.
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