Battle Avast vs. AVG 2021

[MegenM]

Hi All,

Which one is better: Avast or AVG?

• If Avast is the one, which security product do you use or would you prefer? Premium Security or Ultimate
• If AVG, then which product in AVG is the best to go with?

 

[Cortex]

There seems to be little difference between the two, bit like two near identical cars in different colours, chose the colour & spec you like - Unusually I prefer the Avast interface but look but under the bonnet they are much the same - I'm using Avast Premium Security - The AVG I've used was AVG Internet Security - There are differences between the two but are small - Lightest AV solution I've tried for some time, but depends on the PC.

 

[Venustus]

Avast has a sandbox feature and I believe AVG does not?

 

[blackice]

I prefer the aesthetics of AVG more these days.

 

[HarborFront]

I use Avast Premium Security with its sandbox for browsers so no need another sandbox program

 

[Thales]

I have AVG ultimate (I don't use it except the VPN) but I'm not impressed. I mean it has a lot of features but not my product.

 

[tipo]

same things, different colours. oh, and the sandbox implementation differ.

 

[Nagisa]

Does this work like VirusScope in Comodo?

VirusScope is more like a generic behavior detection module from what I see. It works in real-time. DeepScreen is a one time analysis triggered on-execution and uploads the file to the ThreatLabs if it founds anything suspicious. The rest of the behavior detection is handled by IDP.

 

[Kongo]

VirusScope is more like a generic behavior detection module from what I see. It works in real-time. DeepScreen is a one time analysis triggered on-execution and uploads the file to the ThreatLabs if it founds anything suspicious. The rest of the behavior detection is handled by IDP.

I meant the way they run suspicious files in the sandbox. As far as I know Comodo Virus Scope only analyzes files running in the sandbox by default. I wanna know if AVG does the same with DeepSreen.

 

[Nagisa]

I meant the way they run suspicious files in the sandbox. As far as I know Comodo Virus Scope only analyzes files running in the sandbox by default. I wanna know if AVG does the same with DeepSreen.

Ah, yes it does but it is a part of the whole analysis process. VirusScope is not dependent on virtualization and doesn't use it in the same function either. Auto-Containment and VS are two seperate modules of Comodo.

The only similarity is that DS captures unknown files and runs them in the sandbox.

 

[Tutman]

I am using AVG and prefer it! (Was free version) But now Internet version thanks to very generous MalwareTips member!

 

[Kami7]

due to the strange things happening around this organization, I do not recommend and will not use avast or avg
avast-collects-sells-customer-data-antivirus
leaked documents show popular antivirus sells browsing data

 

[Venustus]

due to the strange things happening around this organization, I do not recommend and will not use avast or avg
avast-collects-sells-customer-data-antivirus
leaked documents show popular antivirus sells browsing data

They did do it but have since changed their ways..at least according to them:

A message from Avast's CEO

To all our valued stakeholders – customers, partners, employees, and investors.

blog.avast.com

 

[Kami7]

They did do it but have since changed their ways..at least according to them:

A message from Avast's CEO

To all our valued stakeholders – customers, partners, employees, and investors.

blog.avast.com

The only question is whether they can be trusted again.
I personally will never trust this company again

 

[Venustus]

The only question is whether they can be trusted again.
I personally will never trust this company again

I can understand how you feel and respect your opinion

 

[fabiobr]

I felt Avast with a more polished UI.

 

[Eggnog]

One can do much better than either of those offerings. And that's without trying too hard.

 

[Bill K]

One can do much better than either of those offerings. And that's without trying too hard.

Would you care to share your favorite choice(s) and their perceived benefits? TIA

 

[Cortex]

Webroot?

 

[MegenM]

Thank you everyone for your responses