Best Free Antivirus VPN Reviews

Avira is an excellent antivirus program that comes with a decent VPN service for only $3.99/month. Its malware scanners scored well in hands-on tests my explanation and independent labs, and it also comes with great features such as password management, which can save 15 logins or credit card transactions and a privacy-focused no-logs policy. The free Android app has a limit of 300 MB per day, but it can also be purchased as an upgrade plan that provides unlimited data for its VPN, parental controls, and other security tools.

The free antivirus program from Avast is effective in identifying malware-related files, and its internet security suite includes strong web protections, the ransomware shield, file shredder and optimization tools for disk space. Premium plans include additional features, including a password manager, parental control, and a VPN with servers across more than 55 locations.

McAfee Total Protect’s security application comes with a strong malware scanner that scored highly in independent lab tests, and a dark web monitor as well as a social media tracker that scour the web for your personal information in the event that it’s compromised. Its ID theft tools include a reliable dark-web scan as well as a tool that tracks the status of your SSN on the registry’s website. Its secure VPN has servers in more than 48 countries, but it’s not equipped with features like split-tunneling and the kill switch.

Bitdefender’s mobile antivirus app is fast and requires minimal resources. Its speed impact during tests was 100%. Additionally, it includes a number of great benefits like a VPN with no data limits and a password manager. However, its premium plans can be a bit expensive.