The G DATA Antivirus Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about G DATA Antivirus in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
G DATA Antivirus
The Insider’s Guide
German antivirus suites for Windows, Mac and Android, priced by device
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among antivirus apps, read from G DATA Antivirus’s own pages.
Made by G DATA CyberDefense AG · checked Nov 12, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from G DATA Antivirus’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on G DATA Antivirus’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.6
GPA, above 13 of the 25 other antivirus apps we grade
G DATA sells home security in four steps: Antivirus for Windows, Antivirus for Mac, Internet Security and Total Security, with the last two covering Windows, macOS, Android and iOS. Prices rise with the number of devices and the length of the term. A separate VPN is offered as an add-on in the cart, and the company also sells business security.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about G DATA Antivirus, taken from its own pages and our grades.
- 1
Best for German antivirus for several devices
The basic Windows and Mac versions leave out the firewall and ransomware protection, and a VPN costs extra.
- 2
Paid plans start at $2.50 a month when paid by the year
As its pricing page puts it: $29.95 per year for 1 device (Antivirus for Windows).
- 3
You can try it first
30-day free trial of the full version, no obligation
- 4
It runs on 4 platforms
Windows, macOS, Android and iOS.
- 5
Virus scanner
Uses technologies working in parallel and receives new virus signatures every hour.
- 6
Firewall
Monitors incoming and outgoing connections automatically or by rules you set. Internet Security and Total Security only.
- 7
BankGuard
A browser protection meant to stop tampering during online banking and shopping.
- 8
A 2.6 GPA, above 13 of 25
That is against the other antivirus apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
To replace G DATA Antivirus 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.
G DATA Antivirus at a glance
- Pricing
- Free trial, from $29.95 per year for 1 device (Antivirus for Windows)
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- 30-day free trial of the full version, no obligation
- Runs on
- macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
- Made by
- G DATA CyberDefense AG
- Category
- Antivirus & Malware Protection
- Our grade
- 2.6 GPA, good
The report card
Best for German antivirus for several devices
G DATA sells antivirus from $29.95 a year, with suites up to Total Security at $49.95 and a 30-day trial. The basic Windows and Mac versions leave out the firewall and ransomware protection, and a VPN costs extra.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | 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 | C | 30-day trial of the full version with no obligation. No free edition. |
| Features | C | Virus 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 | B | No store rating on record. You install it and it runs. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Windows, Mac, Android and iOS, with Google Drive and Dropbox links. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who G DATA Antivirus is for
- 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
Who it is not for
- 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
Good to know
Good for
- People who want a paid antivirus with a clear step-up from basic to full suite
- Windows users who want a firewall and parental controls in the same product
Worth knowing
- 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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$2.50
A month to start, paid by the year
G DATA Antivirus is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $29.95 per year for 1 device (Antivirus for Windows).
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%.
Trying it first
30-day free trial of the full version, no obligation
Read from gdata.de on Nov 12, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
4
Places it runs: macOS, Windows, iOS and Android
German antivirus suites for Windows, Mac and Android, priced by device. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: vPN, malware protection.
Virus scanner, firewall, BankGuard, anti-ransomware, parental controls, encryption and backups.
- 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.
Where it runs
- macOS
- Windows
- iOS
- Android
What it works with
- Google Drive
- Dropbox
G DATA Antivirus is made by G DATA CyberDefense AG.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
13/25
Other antivirus apps it is graded above
G DATA Antivirus's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 13 of the 25 other antivirus apps we grade, and level with 5.
It stands best on value for money (B, above 21 of 25) and worst on features (C, above 1).
Its paid plans start at $2.50 a month when paid by the year, against a middle price of $4.50 for the category: 3 of the 20 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.7 out of 4. 2 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 26 antivirus apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. G DATA Antivirus’s own letter is outlined.
- BValue for moneyAbove 21 of 25
- CFree plan and trialAbove 5 of 25
- CFeaturesAbove 1 of 25
- BEase of useAbove 4 of 25
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 5 of 25
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 22 antivirus apps. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. G DATA Antivirus is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace G DATA Antivirus 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.
It costs $29.95 a year.
What you could not
- An engine that recognises new malware as it appears.
- Servers in dozens of countries, kept fast and private.
- Apps for macOS, Windows, iOS and Android that stay in step with each other.
What this rests on. G DATA Antivirus’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.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
ESET, Bitdefender, Kaspersky, Avira and F-Secure
The 5 tools G DATA Antivirus is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.6GPA
ESET
Free trial · from $12.99/yr
Antivirus and home security plans priced by device count.
- Only G DATA Antivirus lists an iOS app.
- 2.8GPA
Bitdefender
Free plan · from $49.99/yr
Antivirus suites for computers and phones, with a free Windows tier.
- Bitdefender has a free plan. G DATA Antivirus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Bitdefender also covers password manager.
- 2.2GPA
Kaspersky
Free trial · from $64.99/yr
Antivirus suites with a VPN and password manager on higher tiers.
- Only Kaspersky lists a Linux app.
- Kaspersky also covers password manager and ad and tracker blocking.
- 2.4GPA
Avira
Free plan
Free antivirus suite with a VPN, PC cleaner and password manager.
- Avira has a free plan. G DATA Antivirus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only G DATA Antivirus lists a macOS app.
- Avira also covers password manager and ad and tracker blocking.
- 2.4GPA
F-Secure
Free plan · from $49.99/yr
Finnish antivirus and VPN suite that renews at the new-customer price.
- F-Secure has a free plan. G DATA Antivirus does not, though it has a free trial.
- F-Secure also covers password manager.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
11
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is G DATA Antivirus free?
No, G DATA Antivirus is a paid product, but you can try it first. 30-day free trial of the full version, no obligation.
How much does G DATA Antivirus cost?
G DATA Antivirus lists 4 plans. Antivirus for Windows: $29.95 per year for 1 device.
What platforms does G DATA Antivirus work on?
G DATA Antivirus is available on Windows, macOS, Android and iOS.
Does G DATA Antivirus have a Linux app?
No Linux app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. G DATA Antivirus is listed for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS.
Is G DATA Antivirus open source?
G DATA Antivirus is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
What does G DATA Antivirus integrate with?
G DATA Antivirus's listing names Google Drive and Dropbox. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes G DATA Antivirus?
G DATA Antivirus is made by G DATA CyberDefense AG.
What are the alternatives to G DATA Antivirus?
The closest alternatives to G DATA Antivirus in our directory are ESET, Bitdefender, Kaspersky, Avira and F-Secure.
How does G DATA Antivirus compare with other antivirus apps?
G DATA Antivirus's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 13 of the 25 other antivirus apps we grade, and level with 5.
Is G DATA Antivirus good value for money?
ToolGPA grades G DATA Antivirus B for value for money. Its paid plans start at $2.50 a month when paid by the year, against a middle price of $4.50 for the category: 3 of the 20 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of G DATA Antivirus?
To replace G DATA Antivirus you would be making an engine that recognises new malware as it appears.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from G DATA Antivirus’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from G DATA CyberDefense AG's own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by G DATA CyberDefense AG. Prices change, so check gdata.de before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
5,038
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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What else is on toolgpa.com
- G DATA Antivirus, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/g-data
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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