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Avira Free Antivirus
Avira Free Antivirus · Tettnang, Germany · founded 1986
What it is
Avira Free Antivirus is internet security software for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS. Its listed capabilities include ransomware protection and a password manager, bringing those tools together in a product with a free plan. The Free Antivirus plan is listed as free and includes 500 MB of VPN data per month. That monthly data allowance is a specific part of the offer to consider alongside the security features. The maker is Avira Free Antivirus, headquartered in Tettnang, Germany, and founded in 1986. With versions listed for desktop and mobile platforms, the software can suit people seeking the named product across computers and phones or tablets. The pricing model is freemium, and the free plan is available on the listed platforms.
For and against
For
- Available for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS
- Includes ransomware protection
- Includes a password manager
- Free plan includes 500 MB VPN data monthly
Against
- VPN data is limited to 500 MB per month
The verdict
Avira Free Antivirus combines internet security, ransomware protection, and password management across desktop and mobile platforms. Its free plan includes a 500 MB monthly VPN data allowance.
Who it suits
It suits people looking for internet security software on Windows, macOS, Android, or iOS, particularly those who want ransomware protection and a password manager. The free plan's VPN allowance may matter to users comparing its included data.
Plans and prices
Free Antivirus
500 MB VPN data per month
Read 21 Sep 2026 · avira.com
Avira Free Antivirus
malware protection · real-time scanning · ransomware and adware detection · Windows, macOS, Android and iOS availability
Read 15 Oct 2026 · avira.com
On the record
- Additional utilities
- The page lists Safe Shopping, password management, PC tune-up tools, and Software Updater among the included tools.avira.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Adware scanning
- An adware scanner detects potentially unwanted advertising software in downloads.avira.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Antivirus protection
- The product continuously monitors systems in the background and analyzes suspicious files through Avira Protection Cloud.avira.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Browser extension
- Avira Browser Safety is described as a browser add-on that can block harmful ads and web pages and prevent online tracking.avira.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Browser protection
- Browser Safety blocks infected websites, browser trackers, and intrusive ads.avira.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Browser safety
- Avira Browser Safety blocks malicious sites, phishing attempts, trackers and unwanted downloads through browser extensions.chromewebstore.google.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Cloud detection
- Avira says its Protection Cloud enables 99.99% detection rates and uses collective intelligence from uploaded digital fingerprints.avira.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company founding
- Avira says it was founded in 1986 by Tjark Auerbach.avira.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company scale
- Avira reported more than 100 million customers and over 500 employees in its 2018 company description.avira.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Detection technology
- The free version uses the same scan engine and cloud-based detection system as Avira Antivirus Pro.avira.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Free-user support
- Avira says free users can ask experienced users for help in its worldwide community; support requests require an Avira license.support.avira.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Free VPN
- The free offering includes VPN protection with a 500 MB monthly data allowance on the desktop product.avira.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Independent testing view
- TechRadar ranked Avira seventh of ten vendors in its aggregate comparison of nine antivirus laboratory reports.techradar.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Installation
- Avira's download instructions say users download an installer, run it, follow the setup steps and then start a scan or use the product in the background.avira.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Legacy system requirements
- Avira's user manual specifies Windows 7 or 8, a 1 GHz Pentium-class processor, at least 150 MB disk space and 1 GB RAM for those versions.avira.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Licence
- Avira consumer products are governed by Avira's License and Services Agreement rather than an open-source licence.avira.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: pricing and complexity
- G2 reviewers mention comparatively high pricing and complaints that installation adds unnecessary applications or complexity.g2.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: slowdowns and alerts
- Capterra and GetApp reviews report occasional system slowdowns, delayed notifications, false positives and blocked unknown files.getapp.com · read 15 Oct 2026
