Avira vs Zone Alarm 2019

Eric C. Copywriter on cyber security, fintech, and cryptocurrency industries

Antivirus software must protect from more than just malware by offering comprehensive cybersecurity. Both Avira and Zone Alarm combine the latest in detection technologies with their own innovative tactics for keeping you safe online.

Avira is a high-quality Windows security suite that works hard to optimize your computer for safety and privacy. It includes anti-ransomware and anti-phishing tools and will even upgrade the settings on your built-in firewall. The PC tune-up tool will delete unnecessary and duplicate files, reducing system slowdown. You also get extensive documentation, articles, videos and the integrated ‘Virus Lab’ to help you stay safe. Plus, the payment protection and price comparison features are ideal for online shopping. Avira is a great value for the money.

Although Zone Alarm costs considerably more, it’s a far more comprehensive solution. Along with malware protection, its auto-sandboxing technology launches files in a virtual environment to check for infection. It uses crowdsourced insights to create a whitelist of safe programs, and its advanced firewall identifies tricks commonly used to bypass security. Plus, the Wireless Network Security will update the firewall settings based on the current risk factor. Unlike many antivirus apps, Zone Alarm actually scans during the boot stages, so you’ll be notified of problems before your device even loads. There’s an anti-phishing Chrome extension, anti-keylogger protocols, 5GB of online backup, and even a \"Find My Laptop\" feature if your device goes missing.