First, though, I'll review the shared features.Īll five of the independent antivirus labs that I follow include Avast in their testing. Rather than repeat myself, I'll direct you to read that review, so I can focus here on what's special about pro. (Opens in a new window) Shared Antivirus FeaturesĪs mention, this product includes all of the features found in Avast Free Antivirus 2017 ($0.00 at AVAST) (Opens in a new window), and that's saying a lot. Since 1982, PCMag has tested and rated thousands of products to help you make better buying decisions. You'd think being so generous with the free version would cut into sales, but this model seems to work for Avast. And unlike many vendors, Avast doesn't prohibit use of the free edition in a commercial setting. However, the vast majority of this product's advanced features also come with the free edition. When you click Protection in the menu, though, you'll notice a couple of items freed from the padlock icons they displayed in the free edition. It has the same slate-gray background and left-rail menu, with a few buttons and panels in green and purple. Were it not for "Pro" in the title bar, you'd be hard pressed to distinguish this product's main window from that of the free edition. The fifth, McAfee, costs $59.99 per year, but it lets you install protection on an unlimited number of Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS devices. Four of my Editors' Choice antivirus products come in at this level: Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 2017 (29.99 3 devices / 1 year – 50% off at Bitdefender) (Opens in a new window), Kaspersky, Norton, and Webroot. Among many other impressive bonus features, it includes a basic password manager and an unusual tool that checks the security of your entire network.Īlmost half of the commercial antivirus products that I've reviewed cost about the same as Avast-$39.99 per year for one license. Some products go way beyond the basics Avast Pro Antivirus 2017 is one such. Pro-only features don't merit the price.Įvery antivirus utility must perform the basic tasks of keeping malware from getting a foothold on your computer, and cleaning up any infestation that already exists.Some bonus features require separate purchase.How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.
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