AntiVir Personal vs. Titanium Maximum Security 2014
In this article we compare the anti-virus programs "AntiVir Personal" vs. "Titanium Maximum Security 2014". We show the features and other important properties and tell you which virus protection you can rely on better.
"AntiVir Personal": The popular free antivirus program
It is not without reason that the "AntiVir Personal" software is (almost) consistently at the top of the antivirus download charts. Below we show you why:
- Features: "AntiVir" detects viruses, worms and Trojans, as well as ad and spyware. An integrated real-time scanner continuously monitors your system. With the file checker, you can manually scan individual downloads, entire folders or the entire hard drive for malware. Also on board is the new heuristic detection, which detects previously unknown malware based on typical behavior patterns.
- Detection rate: According to its own information, "AntiVir Personal" provides detection rates of 99.99% due to cloud-based scans. The test at CHIP confirms the good detection, but sometimes there are false alarms when the files are actually clean.
- Price: "AntiVir Personal" is a completely free antivirus client.
- Conclusion: In comparison to other programs like "Titanium Maximum Security 2014", "AntiVir Personal" does not shine with an extensive range of functions. Nevertheless "AntiVir" remains a reliable and popular antivirus program for everyone who wants to enjoy virus protection for free. Not least because Avira does without a lot and thus enables a great performance.
"Titanium Maximum Security 2014": More is not possible
"Titanium Maximum Security 2014" scores with a huge range of functions, from smartphone protection to PC optimization. The following points also distinguish the antivirus program:
- Features: "Titanium Maximum Security 2014" not only fends off viruses, spyware, worms and Trojans, but also protects you in another way. This is how the program detects spam emails with phishing scams and protects you against identity theft. It identifies secure and malicious websites and can use filters to protect the Internet from children. There is also 5GB of secured online storage for your photos and digital files. Titanium Maximum Security 2014 can also improve and optimize the performance of your PC and also secure your smartphone.
- Detection rate: The manufacturer Trend Micro itself boasts the highest phishing detection rates on its website. At CHIP, the program ended up in a good 8th place (25 virus scanners tested), with an actually very good detection rate. The software, on the other hand, weakens in performance.
- Price: The program is available for 70 euros, a 15-day demo version can be downloaded in advance.
- Conclusion: The good too much - if you are mainly looking for a good antivirus program, Trend Micro is not wrong, but you can also save your money and switch to a cheap and equally good alternative. The program is overloaded due to the many features, which is why the performance losses are not surprising.
In another article we show you the result of the extreme test of "AntiVir" and co. the Stiftung Warentest.