Avira
Free antivirus suite with a VPN, PC cleaner and password manager
Avira report card
Fair · out of 4.0 · graded Oct 17, 2026
Best for a free Windows suite with a VPN taster
Avira Free Security packs a lot into Windows for nothing: real-time antivirus, ad and tracker blocking, a password manager, PC cleanup and 500 MB of VPN a month. Its phone apps are thinner, there's no Mac app on our record, and we have no prices because Avira's site turned our reader away.
Who Avira is for
- Great if you want antivirus, a cleaner and a password manager on Windows for free
- Handy when you need a little VPN data now and then without paying
- Good for Android users who want a free scanner with app locking
Who Avira is not for
- 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
- Not for you if you want web protection on Android for free, as that's a Pro feature
Why Avira gets a 2.4
Five grades, each with its reason. The GPA is their average: an A is 4 points, an F is none.
- CValue for moneyNo prices on record: avira.com turned our reader away, so there's no two-year figure for a household, and C is the grade for no stated price. What paying mostly buys is an unlimited VPN and automatic updating, through the Pro versions and Avira Prime.
- BFree plan and trialAvira Free Security gives a Windows PC real-time antivirus, web and ad blocking, a password manager, a software updater and a cleaner. One person could live on that. The VPN stops at 500 MB a month, and Android gets 100 MB a day.
- CFeaturesAntivirus, ad and tracker blocking, a driver and software updater, more than 30 cleanup tools and a password manager on Windows. The phones have gaps the listing names: the iPhone app mentions no virus scans, and Android web protection is Pro.
- CEase of use4.26 from about 4,700 App Store ratings, middling for this category.
- BPlatforms and integrationsWindows, Android and iPhone, and the password manager syncs between them. There's no Mac app on our record and no API, so it stops at B.
What these grades rest on. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Avira's Microsoft Store, App Store and Google Play listings on 17 October 2026, and its App Store rating. avira.com turned our reader away again when we went back to check it. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews. How we review and grade.
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Avira's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 4 of the 14 other antivirus apps we grade, and level with 2.
It stands best on free plan and trial (B, above 11 of 14) and worst on features (C, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 15 antivirus apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. Avira’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 3 of 14, level with 11
- BFree plan and trialAbove 11 of 14, level with 2
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 14, level with 3
- CEase of useAbove 0 of 14, level with 1
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 14, level with 14
Keep Avira, or make your own?
Keep it
To replace Avira you would be making an engine that recognises new malware as it appears. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 8 of the 14 other antivirus apps grade higher.
What you could make
- Ad and tracker blocking: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- An engine that recognises new malware as it appears.
- Servers in dozens of countries, kept fast and private.
- A password vault, the last thing anyone should make for themselves.
- Apps for Windows, iOS and Android that stay in step with each other.
What this rests on. Avira’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
What is Avira?
Avira is a German security brand whose Avira Free Security for Windows bundles real-time antivirus with an ad and tracker blocker, a VPN capped at 500 MB a month, a software updater, PC cleanup tools and a password manager. Paid Pro versions and the Avira Prime bundle lift the VPN limit and add more tools. Mobile apps cover Android and iOS.
Avira's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. See every plan
Good for
- Windows users who want free antivirus plus cleanup and update tools
- People who need a small amount of VPN data without paying
- Android users wanting a free scanner with app locking
Worth knowing
- 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.
Key features
- 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.
Avira pricing
We could not confirm Avira’s current pricing from its own site, so we are not listing plans here. See avira.com for current prices.
How people rate the Avira app
4.3
out of 5 for the iPhone and iPad app
- 5 stars67%
- 4 stars15%
- 3 stars6%
- 2 stars4%
- 1 star9%
4,665 ratings on the App Store in the United States, read Oct 17, 2026. It rates the app, not everything the product does. See the listing
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Common questions
Is Avira free?
Avira has a free plan. Avira Free Security for Windows: real-time antivirus, web and ad blocking, a VPN with 500 MB a month, a software updater, PC cleaner and password manager.
What platforms does Avira work on?
Avira is available on Windows, Android and iOS.
How is Avira rated?
Avira's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4,665 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Oct 17, 2026. That is the store's rating of the app, not a score from us.
Does Avira have a macOS app?
No macOS app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 17, 2026. Avira is listed for Windows, Android and iOS.
Does Avira have a Linux app?
No Linux app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 17, 2026. Avira is listed for Windows, Android and iOS.
Is Avira open source?
Avira is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 17, 2026.
Who makes Avira?
Avira is made by Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG.
What are the alternatives to Avira?
The closest alternatives to Avira in our directory are Avast, AVG, Bitdefender, Malwarebytes and TotalAV. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Avira.
How does Avira compare with other antivirus apps?
Avira's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 4 of the 14 other antivirus apps we grade, and level with 2. It stands best on free plan and trial (B, above 11 of 14) and worst on features (C, above 0).
Could I make my own version of Avira?
To replace Avira you would be making an engine that recognises new malware as it appears. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one. That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 8 of the 14 other antivirus apps grade higher. What you could not make: An engine that recognises new malware as it appears. Servers in dozens of countries, kept fast and private. A password vault, the last thing anyone should make for themselves. Apps for Windows, iOS and Android that stay in step with each other. This is a judgement from its listing. We have not built one.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 17, 2026. What people say is linked where it appears.