Avira is a top antivirus software that also offers a decent VPN for just $3.99/month. Its malware scanners scored high in both hands-on tests and independent labs, and it also comes with great features like password management that will save 15 logins or credit cards and a privacy-focused no-logs policy. The free Android application has the daily limit of 300 megabytes, while there is a premium version with unlimited data.
Avast’s free antivirus app is good at identifying malware files, and its internet security suite has strong web security, an anti-ransomware due diligence software shield, a shredder for files, and optimization tools to optimize disk space. The premium plans come with additional features, including a password manager, parental controls and a VPN with servers across more than 55 locations.
McAfee Total Protection’s security software comes with a dependable malware scanner that has scored highly in independent lab tests, and a dark web monitor as well as a social media tracker that scour the web for your personal information in the event of it being compromised. Its ID theft tools include a reliable dark-web search and a tool to monitor the status of your SSN at the registry’s website. Its secure VPN is available in more than 48 different countries, but it lacks some features like split-tunneling or a kill button.
Bitdefender’s mobile anti-virus app is extremely fast in its scanning and requires minimal system resources. The speed of its application was 100 percent in tests, and it offers several great bonuses such as password management and a VPN that has no data limitations. However, its premium plans are a bit expensive.