AVG
VerifiedAntivirus, firewall, and performance tools for Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS devices
See all screenshots - Deployment Hybrid
- Starting price Free
- Free trial Available
- Best for Freelancers, Startups, SMEs
What is AVG?
AVG is an antivirus brand that began as Grisoft in Brno, Czechoslovakia, in 1991 and is now part of Gen Digital, with AVG Technologies historically headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It offers a permanently free antivirus product plus paid AVG Internet Security and AVG Ultimate plans covering up to 10 devices across Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS.
AVG Internet Security adds a firewall, ransomware protection, webcam protection, and payment protection for online banking and shopping. AVG Ultimate bundles Internet Security with AVG Secure VPN and AVG TuneUp performance software. AVG also provides a browser extension that flags phishing sites and blocks tracking, and paid plans include a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Key Features of AVG
AVG lists 10 documented features, including AI-powered real-time virus and malware detection, Advanced firewall to block unauthorized network access and Webcam protection against unauthorized access. The list below covers what the product does rather than how it is marketed.
- AI-powered real-time virus and malware detection
- Advanced firewall to block unauthorized network access
- Webcam protection against unauthorized access
- Payment protection for online banking and shopping
- Password leak and breach alerts
- Wi-Fi Inspector for unsecured network warnings
- Ransomware protection for personal files
- Email and website scam/phishing blocking
- Secure file deletion (file shredder)
- Enhanced firewall with hacker access prevention
AVG Pricing
AVG lists 3 plans, starting free and running to $149.99.
AVG AntiVirus FREE
Free
No device cap
Core real-time antivirus, Wi-Fi Inspector, and basic ransomware protection at no cost.
AVG Internet Security
$99.99/year
Up to 10 devices
Regular annual price confirmed via AVG’s official store pricing data; introductory first-year discounts are frequently advertised. Adds firewall, webcam protection, and payment protection.
AVG Ultimate
$149.99/year
Up to 10 devices
Regular annual price confirmed via AVG’s official store pricing data; introductory first-year discounts are frequently advertised. Bundles Internet Security with AVG Secure VPN and AVG TuneUp.
AVG Specifications
AVG is available on Windows and macOS and has iOS and Android apps. It has a free trial and has a free plan.
- Deployment
- Hybrid
- Billing cycle
- Yearly
- Desktop
- Windows
- macOS
- Mobile
- iOS
- Android
- Languages
- English
- Built for
- Freelancers
- Startups
- SMEs
- Support
- Phone
- Live Support
- Tickets
- Integrations
- Browser extension (AVG Online Security) for Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Opera
- Public API
- No
- Free trial
- Yes
- Free plan
- Yes
- Runs in browser
- No
- Customisable
- Yes
- Website
- avg.com
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