Avira Review: Is It the Best Antivirus in 2025?

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9.0
GREAT
#6 out of 70 antiviruses
#6 out of 70 antiviruses
Kate Davidson
Kate Davidson Former Chief Editor
Updated on: August 24, 2025
Fact-checked by Katarina Glamoslija
Kate Davidson
Kate Davidson
Updated on August 24, 2025 Former Chief Editor
Fact-checked by Katarina Glamoslija

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Avira Products & Pricing

Free Antivirus
$0.00 / year
Avira Antivirus Pro
$26.99 / year
Avira Internet Security
$34.99 / year
About the Author
Kate Davidson
Kate Davidson
Former Chief Editor

About the Author

Kate Davidson is a former Chief Editor at SafetyDetectives. She has many years of experience as a journalist and communications professional, and has worked for media organizations, government agencies, and NGOs in multiple countries. Kate has always had a deep interest in cybersecurity, which has — together with her passion for crafting quality content — allowed her to bring complex topics about antiviruses, password managers, VPNs, and overall online security closer to our readers. In her spare time, Kate enjoys spending time with her family, cooking Italian food, and doing yoga by the sea.
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Avira User Reviews

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Based on 254 reviews in 29 languages 6.4
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Pistman
Pistman
Hungary
10.0
effective security for home
Android User
I liked the review, the Hungarian and the English one
it is a detailed one
I have used some AVs but Avira is the perfect one for me cuz of CPU usage and I use it every day
best free antivirus but I hated the ads so I bought Pro
I must recommend it for home security
I couldn't write much about cons..
its con is that it is less lightweight than the older versions
but in 2021 you must bring more features and services into the AV for your effective protection..
the password manager is an innovative thing maybe I will try in the future
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RF Pistman
Avira charged 2 times 1 product at my card and didn't got back my money. When you uncheck automated renew, they will charge you anyway, maybe TWO times like happened with me.
Bogumił Ostapiuk
Bogumił Ostapiuk
Poland
1.0
Ignore Don't Work
Windows User
Avira ignore feature is a mess that doesn't really work. If you are IT developer you should really keep away from it.
exAviraUser
Windows User
They ruined it. It Became bloatware. Who the hell ask them to put all they have in something that expected to be ONLY Antivirus program. They don't leave me the choice to opt-out things that I don't need or want, like VPN (I'm using a different one) or Game Booster (I'm not a gamer) and Optimizer (easy way to destroy your system). So I decided to say goodbye to them. Sorry.
Sri Lanka
1.0
Makes your PC very slow.
Windows User
Make your PC very slow. Nearly impossible to uninstall. I might have to reinstall OS to get rid of this nuisance.
Cindy Wise
Cindy Wise
United States
1.0
Scammers
Windows User
I worked with them , by mail, for 1 1/2 months with no results to my error code & I was unable to us4e my anti virus program. I finally had to delete it & download another product. And of course no refund. Terrible service !! And no working phone number !!!
United States
8.0
Same Company
Windows User
I don't understand how Norton could be competitor as Norton, Avira and Avast/AVG are now the same company.
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