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Best free antivirus

AVG and Avira jointly meet the verified criteria for the top score of 18/18. They form a joint-leading shortlist; the evidence does not identify a single winner.

Ranked products

  1. AVG

    AVG is in the joint-leading shortlist because:

    • AVG supports free version.
    • AVG supports free trial.
    • AVG supports windows protection.
    • AVG supports macos protection.

    Score: 18/18 · verified criteria: 4/4

  2. Avira

    Avira is in the joint-leading shortlist because:

    • Avira supports free version.
    • Avira supports free trial.
    • Avira supports windows protection.
    • Avira supports macos protection.

    Score: 18/18 · verified criteria: 4/4

  3. Avast

    Avast ranks 3rd because:

    • Avast supports free version.
    • Avast supports windows protection.
    • Avast supports macos protection.

    Score: 15/18 · verified criteria: 3/4

Criteria comparison

Products are ranked only from verified, sourced facts. Missing evidence remains unknown and does not count as a negative claim.

Verified criteria used for this ranking
CriterionWeightAVGAviraAvast
Free version9Yes (+9 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+9 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+9 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026
Free trial3Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Not confirmed
Windows protection3Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026
macOS protection3Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026

Method and alternate format

Only products meeting the evidence threshold and coverage-gap rule are ranked. Missing facts earn no points and are not treated as negative claims.

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