Avira Free Security
8.1#13 in antivirus softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSAPIExtension
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Kaspersky Antivirus
8.4#4 in antivirus softwareFrom $38.99 a yearAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | Avira Free Security | Kaspersky Antivirus |
|---|---|---|
| License | Avira software is proprietary, licensed rather than sold, and its agreement prohibits copying, modification, redistribution and reverse engineering. | The EULA treats the software and source code as proprietary, while noting that some bundled components may use GPL or other open-source licenses. |
| Mobile requirements | The official requirements list Android 9 or later with 50 MB free space and iOS 13 or later. | The same requirements page lists Android 10–15 and iOS 18 support for the displayed plans. |
| Parental controls | No | Yes |
| Password manager | The free bundle includes password creation and storage, with browser, Android and iOS support. | Yes |
| Protection scope | internet security | complete security |
| Ransomware protection | Yes | Yes |
| Rating on Apple App Store | 4.3 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings for Avira Mobile Security. | 4.7 out of 5; the reviewed page does not state a rating count. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.7 out of 5 from 26 reviews; reviewers commonly praise real-time protection, ease of use, simple installation and low resource impact. | 4.3 out of 5 from 531 reviews for Kaspersky overall; the Kaspersky AntiVirus listing has 96 reviews. |
Avira Free Security plans
- Avira Free SecurityFree
Kaspersky Antivirus plans
- Kaspersky Standard$38.99 a year
- Kaspersky Plus$51.99 a year
- Kaspersky Premium$53.99 a year
Pick Avira Free Security if…
It suits people looking for free security, privacy, and device maintenance tools across desktop and mobile platforms. The browser protection and VPN may also appeal to people who want web safety and privacy features alongside antivirus protection.
Pick Kaspersky Antivirus if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.