The verdict
Avira takes it, 4–0 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 Norton if…
- • You have a reason to pick Norton that is not on this list
Choose Avira if…
- • You want Avira's edge on is there a free version and what reviewers say
Round by round
- Round 1Is there a free versionAvira wins
Avira wins this round on independent review-site data, not on its own claims.
- Round 2What reviewers sayAvira winsNorton5/10
4.4 out of 5
average rating from 4,462 reviews on Capterra
- 4.4 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 3How easy it is to useAvira winsNorton5/10
4.4 out of 5
ease-of-use rating from Capterra reviewers
- 4.4 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 winsNorton5/10
4.2 out of 5
customer-service rating from Capterra reviewers
- 4.2 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 6What customers say on TrustpilotTie
Nothing to separate them here.
Side by side
- 5.3, against 3.3
- 99.3%, against 99.5%
- 4.4 out of 5, against 4.6 out of 5
- 4.2 out of 5, against 4.5 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