The verdict
Avira takes it, 4–1 on rounds.
On the published figures and the independent review sites, Avira takes 4 of 6 rounds. Treat that as a starting point and check the current figures on both pages, because prices and plans move.
Choose McAfee if…
- • You want McAfee's edge on how many people have reviewed it
Choose Avira if…
- • You want Avira's edge on what reviewers say and what customers say on trustpilot
Round by round
- Round 1What reviewers sayAvira winsMcAfee5/10
4.3 out of 5
average rating from 78 reviews on Capterra
- 4.3 out of 5, against 4.5 out of 5
Source: capterra.com ↗
Avira wins this round on independent review-site data, not on its own claims.
- Round 2What customers say on TrustpilotAvira winsMcAfee5/10
1.3 out of 5
TrustScore from 3,467 reviews on Trustpilot
- 1.3 out of 5, against 4.6 out of 5
Source: trustpilot.com ↗
Avira wins this round on independent review-site data, not on its own claims.
- Round 3How easy it is to useAvira winsMcAfee5/10
4.3 out of 5
ease-of-use rating from Capterra reviewers
- 4.3 out of 5, against 4.5 out of 5
Source: capterra.com ↗
Avira wins this round on independent review-site data, not on its own claims.
- Round 4How reviewers rate its supportAvira winsMcAfee5/10
4.1 out of 5
customer-service rating from Capterra reviewers
- 4.1 out of 5, against 4.4 out of 5
Source: capterra.com ↗
Avira wins this round on independent review-site data, not on its own claims.
- Round 5What AV-TEST scored itTie
Nothing to separate them here.
- Round 6How many people have reviewed itMcAfee winsAvira5/10
77 reviews
reviews on Capterra, rated 4.5 out of 5
- 77 reviews, against 78 reviews
Source: capterra.com ↗
McAfee wins this round on independent review-site data, not on its own claims.
Side by side
- 98.5%, against 99.3%
- 4.3 out of 5, against 4.4 out of 5
- 1.3 out of 5, against 4.7 out of 5
- 4.1 out of 5, against 4.2 out of 5
- 77 reviews, against 78 reviews
- 4.5 out of 5, against 4.6 out of 5
- 4.4 out of 5, against 4.5 out of 5