

The latest version of this dashboard is much better than the last time we looked. IDGĪVG Internet Security’s primary dashboard. You’ll first see a dashboard with a set of tiles that lets you know which AVG security sections are active and in good shape, as denoted by a green “Protected” label. The app largely consists of a gray background with bright green used to highlight important information. When you first open up AVG, it offers a similar aesthetic to its corporate counterpart, Avast. Go there for details about competing products and how we tested them. Note: This review is part of our best antivirus roundup. AVG doesn’t include a password manager as part of its various security packages.

As far as tune-ups go, you can find free programs or use Windows 10’s built-in tools to deal with common issues such as dumping cached folders that take up space, or monitoring third-party software updates. The important security features, however, are all included in Internet Security, such as the antivirus, firewall, and phishing protection. For example, you don’t get AVG’s PC tune-up package or free access to its add-on VPN. Internet Security lacks a number of Ultimate’s less crucial features. Priced just under $45 for 10 devices for the first year, it’s one step down from the company’s flagship product, AVG Ultimate. In the case of AVG, most people opt for its Internet Security program. The hope is that you’ll love the free stuff so much that you’ll eventually upgrade to one of its paid products. AVG has a big advantage in the free antivirus space since it owns both Avast ( acquired in 2016) and its homegrown product, AVG Free.
