McAfee or Avira AntiVir - virus scanner in comparison
The virus scanner is an indispensable program on your computer. We show you whether you should choose McAfee or Avira. We consider the paid versions of both manufacturers. However, the free version of Avira also plays a role.
McAfee or Avira: Test by the federal police sees Avira AntiVir up front
Depending on the test environment, both programs deliver decent results to protect your computer. Protective performance and operability were checked in particular. Both programs provide basic protection against harmful attackers, but offer "no reliable protection" against current viruses and malware. This is the result of a current investigation by the federal police.
What protection do McAfee and Avira offer?
- McAfee Internet Security offers very solid protection against spyware, Trojans and malware. In addition to the normal virus scanner, there is an included real-time protection that permanently checks your computer and system for threats and unintended activities. McAfee also includes a so-called desktop firewall, which checks your incoming and outgoing data traffic. Uninvited software is prevented from sending personal data about you without being asked.
- In addition to "Internet Security", McAfee offers two other antivirus programs. AntiVirus Plus is a reduced version - Total Protection, however, is a full version of the program.
- In addition to viruses, worms and Trojans, Avira also detects ad and spyware. Also included is a so-called heuristic detection, which can detect previously unknown malware based on typical behavior patterns.
- Avira offers two security features. The integrated real-time scanner continuously monitors your system. With the file checker, individual downloads, entire folders or the entire hard disk can also be manually searched for malware.
Brief conclusion: A comparison of virus scanners
- Avira Internet Security delivers better results in protection and pest detection.
- McAfee Internet Security is almost € 80, almost twice as expensive as the estimated € 44.95 from Avira.
Free version of Avira is before the paid version of McAfee
CHIP conclusion: Avira Free Antivirus is already in the free version an absolutely recommendable antivirus solution that reliably protects your PC against pests. The program is completely free, in German and convinces with its results.