Avast: 3 good alternatives

Avast is considered reliable virus protection, but in our last tests other leaders emerged. In this practical tip, we show you which alternatives are really worthwhile.

Kaspersky Internet Security: alternative to Avast

• In the last test, the latest version of Kaspersky Internet Security 2015 achieved top marks in the areas of detection, performance and usability. Hardly any other program was as convincing as Kaspersky.
• Operation is so easy that even laypeople can make and understand all the necessary settings. Most important for anti-virus protection is the detection rate of pests, which is extremely high here.
• With Kaspersky you get good protection against any malware. However, reliability has its price. The full version costs 40 euros.

360 Internet Security: Better than Avast

• The Chinese company Qihu shows that good virus protection also works for free. 360 Internet Security also achieved very good values ​​in the test. Qihu is the leader among the free programs.
• Even if 360 Internet Security is only available in English, it brings you some exciting advantages. In sandbox mode you can start potentially dangerous programs in a safe environment. If you feel watched by your webcam, just activate the webcam protection.

Panda Free Antivirus: alternative to Avast

• The Panda Free Antivirus performs slightly better than Avast in the current CHIP anti-virus test, but Kaspersky and Qihu cannot hold a candle to the water. Nevertheless, this is an extremely good virus protection.
• The main advantage of the software lies in the cloud technology. Large and long-lasting virus updates are a thing of the past. All important information is obtained directly from the Internet. The easy-to-use program is particularly worthwhile for beginners.

In the next practical tip, we will show you how to completely uninstall Avast and make room for new anti-virus software.