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AVG alternatives
AVG compared with 5 alternatives: Avast, Avira, Bitdefender, Malwarebytes and TotalAV.
AVG's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVGThis tool | Free plan | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Avast | Free plan | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Avira | Free plan | Yes | Windows, iOS, Android |
| Bitdefender | Free plan · from $49.99/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Malwarebytes | Free plan · from $59.99/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| TotalAV | From $99/yr | No | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
How each one differs from AVG
- Free plan
Avast
Free antivirus for PC, Mac and phones, with paid Premium and Ultimate
Suits: Windows users who want real-time antivirus without paying
- Free plan
Avira
Free antivirus suite with a VPN, PC cleaner and password manager
- Only AVG lists a macOS app.
- Only AVG lists a browser extension.
- Avira also covers password manager and ad and tracker blocking.
Suits: Windows users who want free antivirus plus cleanup and update tools
- Free plan · from $49.99/yr
Bitdefender
Antivirus suites for computers and phones, with a free Windows tier
- Only AVG lists a browser extension.
- Bitdefender also covers password manager.
Suits: Windows users who want free real-time antivirus
- Free plan · from $59.99/yr
Malwarebytes
Malware scanner and real-time protection, with VPN and ID plans
- Malwarebytes also covers ad and tracker blocking.
Suits: Cleaning up a computer that is already infected, for free
- From $99/yr
TotalAV
Antivirus with tune-up tools, plus VPN and ad blocking on higher plans
- AVG has a free plan. TotalAV does not.
- TotalAV also covers password manager, disk cleanup and ad and tracker blocking.
Suits: Households that want antivirus, VPN and ad blocker in one bill
Limits worth knowing in AVG
- AVG's website refused automated reads on 2026-10-17, so its plan prices are not listed here; check avg.com before buying.
- AVG Secure VPN and TuneUp show inside Internet Security but need their own subscriptions unless you buy AVG Ultimate.
- The free antivirus is for Windows, and single-device Internet Security can move only to a device on the same platform.
- AVG Mobile Ultimate covers Android only and limits the VPN to 5 Android devices at once.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to AVG?
The alternatives to AVG in this directory are Avast, Avira, Bitdefender, Malwarebytes and TotalAV. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with AVG.
Is there a free alternative to AVG?
Yes. Avast, Avira, Bitdefender and Malwarebytes have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 17, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.