AVG AntiVirus Free
by AVG AntiVirus · Free real-time antivirus for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS
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Overview
AVG AntiVirus Free is a downloadable security app for Windows, with separate versions for Mac, Android and iOS. It scans files and activity in real time to block viruses, malware, ransomware and unsafe downloads, and checks websites, links and email messages for scams. It also covers the home Wi-Fi network and notifies you if a password tied to your email address is exposed.
- Best for
- Home and family users on Windows who want free real-time virus, scam and ransomware protection
- Pricing
- No prices are shown; the page offers AVG AntiVirus Free as a free download and links to other AVG products without figures.
- Runs on
- iOS
Strengths and trade-offs
Strengths
- Free download for Windows, with Mac, Android and iOS versions
- Real-time blocking of viruses, ransomware and scam websites
- Alerts you when a password tied to your email is exposed
- Windows build is available in 22 languages
Trade-offs
- Licensed for personal and family use only, not business or commercial use
- Mac version is offered in English only
- Windows Starter and RT editions are not supported
- No prices given for the paid AVG products the site links to
How AVG AntiVirus Free markets itself
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Homepage capture
“Defend your PC against cyberthreats with our award-winning, free antivirus”
- Angle: Outcome / benefit-led
- Hero: Abstract graphic
Pricing
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How this score is made up
Each dimension is scored out of 100 and combined into the headline score using fixed weights.
MCP support
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Documentation
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Customer sentiment
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Changelog
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Marketing site structure
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Page speed
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Operational trust
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Openness
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