--- title: Avira canonical: https://saasranked.com/software/avira/ category: Antivirus Software points: 57 rank: 10 of 10 facts_checked: 2026-10-08 --- # Avira German antivirus with a free real-time edition for Windows and paid Pro, Internet Security and Prime plans. 57 points out of 100. #10 of 10 antivirus products. Vendor: Gen Digital Inc.. Website: https://www.avira.com/ - Avira Free Antivirus for Windows protects in real time at no cost [2]. - Antivirus Pro costs $26.99 for the first year on one device, then $64.99 a year [1]. - Antivirus Pro adds the Avira Firewall and Web Protection against phishing URLs on Windows [1][2]. - Annual plans can be refunded in full within 60 days of payment [5]. - Prime covers 5 devices for $59.99 in the first year, then $109.99 a year [4]. Verdict: Avira suits people who want real-time protection for free, with a low-cost upgrade when they need more [1][2]. Antivirus Pro costs $26.99 for the first year and adds a firewall and web protection, and annual plans have a 60-day refund window [1][5]. The catch is the renewal: Antivirus Pro goes to $64.99 a year after the first year [1]. Best for: People who want free real-time protection with a cheap paid upgrade. ## Points | Criterion | Line | Value | Points | Note | |---|---|---|---|---| | Independent lab results | AV-TEST score | 18 of 18 | 15/15 | AV-TEST, July and August 2026: 18 of 18 (Avira Internet Security for Windows 1.1). [6] | | Independent lab results | AV-Comparatives award | Not tested | 0/15 | AV-Comparatives did not include it in the February to May 2026 test [7]. | | Independent lab results | AV-Comparatives protection rate | Not tested | 0/15 | AV-Comparatives did not include it in the February to May 2026 test [7]. | | Protection features | Systems covered | Windows, macOS, Android, iOS | 8/8 | Avira offers antivirus apps for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS [2]. | | Protection features | Firewall | Yes | 5/5 | Antivirus Pro for Windows includes the Avira Firewall against intruders and suspicious traffic [1][2]. | | Protection features | Ransomware protection | Yes | 5/5 | Anti-ransomware stops attempts to alter, delete or encrypt personal files [1][3]. | | Protection features | Rescue or offline scan | Not published | 0/4 | | | Protection features | Browser protection | Yes | 3/3 | Web Protection blocks malicious and phishing URLs; the Browser Safety extension covers Chrome [1][2]. | | Price | Free edition with real-time protection | Yes | 8/8 | Avira Free Antivirus for Windows gives real-time protection that runs in the background [2]. | | Price | First-year price | $26.99/yr | 6/6 | Antivirus Pro, 1 device: $26.99 for the first year, an offer on the $64.99 standard price [1]. | | Price | Price from the second year | $64.99/yr | 2/6 | Antivirus Pro renews at its $64.99 standard yearly price [1]. | | Refunds and security | 30-day refund | Yes | 5/5 | Full refund within 60 days of payment for annual subscriptions [5]. | | Refunds and security | SOC 2 Type II or ISO 27001 | Not published | 0/5 | | ## Plans | Plan | Price | Per month (USD) | |---|---|---| | Free Antivirus | Free [2] | $0 | | Antivirus Pro | $26.99 first year [1] | $2.25 | | Internet Security | $34.99 first year [3] | $2.92 | | Prime | $59.99 first year [4] | $5 | First-year prices are special offers; each plan renews at its standard yearly price [1][3][4]. Avira says renewal prices may be higher than the initial price [5]. ## Strengths - The free Windows edition runs real-time protection in the background [2]. - Antivirus Pro's first year costs $26.99 for one device [1]. - Annual plans can be refunded in full within 60 days of payment [5]. - Apps cover Windows, Mac, Android and iOS [2]. ## Limits - Antivirus Pro renews at $64.99 a year, more than twice the first-year price [1]. - Avira says renewal prices may be higher than the first payment and can change [5]. - Web Protection and the Avira Firewall are not in the free edition [2]. ## Vendor claims (not scored) - Avira says Antivirus Pro blocks more than 1.4 million ransomware attacks a month [1]. ## Sources 1. [Download Avira Antivirus Pro for Windows & Mac](https://www.avira.com/en/antivirus-pro), Avira, accessed 2026-10-08 2. [Download Free Antivirus Software for Windows PCs & Laptops](https://www.avira.com/en/free-antivirus-windows), Avira, accessed 2026-10-08 3. [Avira Internet Security: Top protection & performance](https://www.avira.com/en/internet-security), Avira, accessed 2026-10-08 4. [Avira Prime, all-in-one access to our premium services](https://www.avira.com/en/prime), Avira, accessed 2026-10-08 5. [Legal Terms](https://www.avira.com/en/legal-terms), Avira, accessed 2026-10-08 6. [Test antivirus software for Windows 11 - August 2026](https://www.av-test.org/en/antivirus/home-windows/), AV-TEST, accessed 2026-10-08 7. [Real-World Protection Test February-May 2026](https://www.av-comparatives.org/tests/real-world-protection-test-february-may-2026/), AV-Comparatives, accessed 2026-10-08