AVG offers a comprehensive feature set as well as a near-perfect malware detection score. It also includes one of the best firewalls I’ve tested as well as a reliable internet and email scanner, and powerful device optimization tools. It’s not equipped with parental controls and reliable ransomware security. It also has a tendency to bog down performance, particularly on computers that aren’t as powerful.
The free version of AVG provides basic protection against malware, but doesn’t include a web or firewall scanner. The basic plan comes with a more robust set of features and premium plans come with important extras, such as tuning up the system and VPN.
As an added bonus AVG’s mobile apps offer several exclusive features that aren’t present in the desktop application. For example the Android app lets you remotely delete and lock your phone in case it gets lost. It also offers a photo vault that stores all of your private photos and videos safely. It also comes with a great anti-theft feature that allows you to monitor the location of your phone and make it sound an alarm.
The user-friendly interface of AVG uses familiar thumbnails and headings to assist you in navigating its many features. The settings menu lets users to adjust their scan intensity, add or delete file types from the scan and enable advanced options, such as deep scanning, as well as the ability to shred files once scanned. You can also adjust popup notifications, configure which data is shared with AVG and also enable “do-not-disturb” mode for full screen gaming or video watching.
