Dr.Web vs G DATA Antivirus (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Dr.Web and G DATA Antivirus share a 2.6 GPA, neither has a free plan, and G DATA Antivirus starts cheaper, at $2.50 a month when paid by the year against $2.58 a month when paid by the year.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
They get the same grade on all five counts.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Dr.Web
Antivirus for Windows, macOS, Linux and Android from Doctor Web
G DATA Antivirus
German antivirus suites for Windows, Mac and Android, priced by device
Which one is for you
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
Pick G DATA Antivirus if
- Fits if you want antivirus for a mix of Windows, Mac and phones
- Works for a family that wants parental controls in the Total Security suite
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want a free edition, as only the 30-day trial is free
- Too light for firewall, ransomware or USB protection on Antivirus for Windows or Mac, which lack them
- Pricey if you add a VPN, listed in the cart as a paid add-on
- Watch out: Mobile Security for Android is a separate product from $9.95, and its billing period isn't shown
How we grade them
| 2.6GPADr.WebGood | 2.6GPAG DATA AntivirusGood | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | BFrom $31 a year excluding VAT, about $2.58 a month, which is the edge of the cheapest quarter. The price changes with term and number of PCs. | B$29.95 a year for Antivirus on 1 device, about $2.50 a month, under the cheaper quarter of $2.92. Total Security is $49.95. |
| Free plan and trial | CA free 1-month demo of Security Space for one computer, with no technical support. There is no free plan. | C30-day trial of the full version with no obligation. No free edition. |
| Features | CMalware cleaning, web and spam filtering, firewall, exploit and ransomware blocking, but the Mac and Linux editions list a shorter set than Windows. | CVirus scanner, firewall, BankGuard, anti-ransomware, parental controls, encryption and backups. Ransomware protection, firewall and USB protection are missing from the basic Antivirus versions. |
| Ease of use | BNo store rating on record, but it is an antivirus you install and run with little setup. | BNo store rating on record. You install it and it runs. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWindows, Mac, Linux and Android, but no iPhone and no integrations are listed. | BWindows, Mac, Android and iOS, with Google Drive and Dropbox links. |
| Best for | a cheap antivirus on Windows, Mac or Linux | German antivirus for several devices |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Dr.Web and G DATA Antivirus. How we grade
Price against what you get
Dr.Web starts at $2.58 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. G DATA Antivirus starts at $2.50 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.7.
They score the same, and G DATA Antivirus starts $0.08 a month lower. Of the other antivirus apps on the chart, 3 score higher than Dr.Web for less, and 2 score higher than G DATA Antivirus for less.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
Where they differ
- Dr.Web also covers site & app blocker.
- G DATA Antivirus also covers vPN.
At a glance
| Dr.Web | G DATA Antivirus | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Free trial |
| Starts at | $31 per year and up, excluding VAT | $29.95 per year for 1 device (Antivirus for Windows) |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | Free 1-month demo of Security Space, with no technical support | 30-day free trial of the full version, no obligation |
| macOS | ||
| Windows | ||
| Linux | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Doctor Web | G DATA CyberDefense AG |
| Price read from | products.drweb.com | gdata.de |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
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.
G DATA Antivirus
- Ransomware protection, firewall and USB protection are not in Antivirus for Windows or Mac.
- Prices are shown as including VAT.
- Mobile Security for Android is a separate product listed from $9.95; the page does not show its billing period.
- A VPN is a paid add-on in the cart (shown as $59.95 crossed out and $29.97), not part of the suites.
Key features
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.
G DATA Antivirus
- Virus scanner
- Uses technologies working in parallel and receives new virus signatures every hour.
- Firewall
- Monitors incoming and outgoing connections automatically or by rules you set. Internet Security and Total Security only.
- BankGuard
- A browser protection meant to stop tampering during online banking and shopping.
- Anti-ransomware and exploit protection
- Blocks ransomware from encrypting files and guards Office programs and PDF readers against vulnerabilities.
- Parental controls
- Sets time limits and restricts children to verified websites on Internet Security.
- Encryption and backups
- Total Security adds password-protected file encryption and local or cloud backups, including Google Drive and Dropbox.
Plans
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.
G DATA Antivirus
Antivirus for Windows$29.95
per year for 1 device
Virus scanner, exploit protection, phishing protection, banking and email protection. $39.95 for 3 devices, $49.95 for 5. A 2-year term saves 8%.
Antivirus for Mac$39.95
per year for 1 device
Virus scanner and phishing protection for macOS, which also catches Windows malware. No banking or email protection.
Internet Security$39.95
per year for 1 device
Adds firewall, anti-ransomware, BankGuard, anti-spam and parental controls, across Windows, macOS, Android and iOS. $55.95 for 3 devices, $71.95 for 5. A 2-year term saves 12%.
Total Security$49.95
per year for 1 device
Adds a performance tuner, file encryption, USB access control and backups. $65.95 for 3 devices, $81.95 for 5. A 2-year term saves 10%.
Ways to pay less
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.
G DATA Antivirus
No public discounts listed.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Dr.Web or G DATA Antivirus?
As of Nov 13, 2026, G DATA Antivirus is cheaper to start with: $2.50 a month when paid by the year, against $2.58 a month when paid by the year for Dr.Web. Dr.Web starts at $31 per year and up, excluding VAT, and G DATA Antivirus starts at $29.95 per year for 1 device (Antivirus for Windows).
Which has a free plan, Dr.Web or G DATA Antivirus?
As of Nov 13, 2026, neither Dr.Web nor G DATA Antivirus has a free plan. Both have a free trial.
Which platforms do Dr.Web and G DATA Antivirus run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only Dr.Web lists a Linux app and only G DATA Antivirus lists an iOS app. Both list macOS, Windows and Android apps. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.