Avira vs Dr.Web (2026): which should you pick?

Pick Avira if

• Fits if you want antivirus, a cleaner and a password manager on a Windows PC for free
• Works for Android users who want a free scanner with app locking

Look elsewhere if

• Skip it if you use a Mac, as there's no Mac app on our record
• Tight if you stream over the free VPN, which stops at 500 MB a month on Windows and 100 MB a day on Android
• Not for you if you want web protection or camera and mic blocking free on Android, as they're Pro features
• Watch out: the iPhone app's listing mentions no virus scans, only a VPN, web protection, breach checks and call blocking
• Watch out: we have no prices on record, as Avira's site refused our reader, so check avira.com before buying

Pick Dr.Web if

• Fits if you want a cheap antivirus and run Windows or Linux
• Works for families that want parental controls and webcam or microphone blocking

Look elsewhere if

• Skip it if you want an iPhone app, as none is listed
• Not for you if you want support during the trial: the demo comes with none
• Too light on Mac and Linux, whose feature lists are shorter than Windows
• Watch out: prices exclude VAT, and the page loads the figure by script so only the entry price was read

Avira

• Avira's website and help center refused automated reads on 2026-10-17, so its plan prices are not listed here; check avira.com before buying.
• The free VPN stops at 500 MB a month on Windows and 100 MB a day on Android; unlimited VPN needs a paid plan.
• The iPhone app offers a VPN, web protection, email breach checks and call blocking; its listing does not mention virus scans.
• On Android, web protection and microphone and camera blocking are Pro features; the scanner, VPN allowance and app lock are free.

Dr.Web

• The price changes with the term and the number of computers; the page loads the figure with script, so only the entry price could be read.
• The one-month demo covers one computer and comes with no technical support.
• The Mac and Linux editions list a shorter feature set than the Windows edition.
• Prices exclude VAT, which is added at checkout once a country is chosen.

Avira

Real-time virus protection

A cloud-backed scan engine detects and blocks malware and potentially unwanted apps bundled with other software, and repair tools help fix damaged files.

Ad and tracker blocking

The browser protection blocks dangerous and phishing sites as well as infected ads and trackers.

VPN with a free allowance

The free Windows app includes a no-logs VPN with 500 MB a month and servers in 33 countries; the Android app gives 100 MB a day. Avira Prime removes the limit.

Software and driver updater

Finds outdated apps and drivers, including third-party ones, and fetches updates from their official sources. Automatic updating is a paid feature.

PC cleaner and tune-up tools

Over 30 tools for clearing junk and registry leftovers, finding duplicate files, speeding up startup, boosting games and wiping disks.

Password manager

Generates and stores passwords, fills logins, syncs across devices, keeps card details and notes, and produces two-factor codes.

Dr.Web

Malware detection and cure

Scans for malware and cleans infected systems, with protection against new threats, targeted attacks and zero-day vulnerabilities according to the vendor.

Web and spam filtering

Checks visited pages against Doctor Web's cloud to warn about phishing and dangerous sites, and filters spam in mail traffic.

Firewall and exploit blocking

A firewall blocks unauthorized access, and a separate module stops malware from using software flaws to get in.

Ransomware and file protection

Protects against file-encrypting ransomware and can keep files in chosen folders safe from changes or deletion once configured.

Parental controls and device blocking

Restricts sites by URL keywords, and can block webcam, microphone and USB device access.

Avira

Pricing could not be confirmed. See avira.com.

Dr.Web

• Dr.Web Security Space$31

  per year and up, excl. VAT; price depends on term and number of PCs

  Computer protection with a firewall, ransomware and exploit blocking, spam filter, parental controls and camera and microphone blocking.

• Dr.Web Security Space for mobileCustom

  Edition for phones, tablets, Smart TVs and game consoles; its price is chosen by term and number of devices and could not be read as text.

Avira

No public discounts listed.

Dr.Web

• Other savings

  25% off license renewals

  Customers with an existing Dr.Web license can renew it at 25% off, as shown on the Security Space page.