Antivirus Comparisons

Microsoft Defender and Avast both offer free tiers, so we tested them side by side to determine which is better and whether it’s worth upgrading your Windows antivirus.

Kaspersky is tied to national security issues, but it’s still a high-performing antivirus. On the other hand, TotalAV is budget-friendly and includes extras like a password manager and an ad blocker.

Norton and Aura antivirus solutions look similar on the surface but a few key differences will help you decide what you need in your security provider.

Norton and Trend Micro provide a robust suite of trustworthy security features, but Norton edges ahead because of its VPN and firewall.

TotalAV is ideal for those seeking comprehensive, user-friendly protection while Malwarebytes is best for users who prioritize fast, efficient malware scanning.

Both Norton and Avira have proven themselves to be great antivirus solutions, but one offers more features while the other is more affordable.

While TotalAV is an effective and reputable antivirus program, Avast stands out with perfect malware detection results and premium security features.

Find out if TotalAV's extensive features or Microsoft Defender's robust Windows integration best suits your needs.

Our expert comparison looks at how the tried-and-true TotalAV stands up against Aura’s full cybersecurity suite.