| AVG Premium Security 2012 | Avast! Pro Antivirus |
Versions:
There are several big differences between AVG Free and AVG Premium Security 2012. The free version does not include options such as PC speed optimization, pro-active identity protection (aka scanning the internet for false identities of yourself), faster online video performance, firewall protection, and enhanced spam and phishing blocking. These features require the upgrade from free to paid. If you are looking for a solution for your business, you are going to need a paid version. AVG has special versions for businesses called AVG AntiVirus Business Edition 2012 and AVG Internet Security Business Edition 2012. The Business Editions offer the same level of protection expected from AVG home products but they offer more advanced protection for things like file servers and email servers. | Versions:
You will need Avast! Pro Antivirus or Avast! Internet Security (paid upgrades) if you want the virtual sandbox option (which will enable you to visit websites in a virtual environment without worrying about your computer coming down with a virus). The Internet Security version has features like their SafeZone technology (aka sandbox), safeguards from hackers via a personal firewall, and pro-active phishing and spam recognition to name a few. If you need a solution for your business, then you will have to look for Avast! Business Protection which is a separate product for businesses with more than five PCs. With Avast! Business Protection, you will find protection for systems such as file servers, email servers, and sharepoint servers. |
Virtual Sandbox:
No. We can't find a virtual sandbox option in AVG. | Virtual Sandbox:
Yes. Avast! Pro Antivirus has a lot of sandbox options. It has a virtual sandbox for opening suspicious files. It also has a AutoSandbox for files Avast! detects as suspicious. |
PC Optimization:
Yes. AVG Quick Tune degragments the hard drive and cleans up the registry. AVG Accelerator optimizes file compression for increased internet browsing speeds. AVG System tools optimizes PC resources. | PC Optimization:
No. We don't see anything in Avast! Pro Antivirus that is built to optimize PC performance specifically. |
Backups / Online Storage:
Yes. Although not in the product feature list, AVG offers a service called LiveKive which provides online backup for free up to 5GB. | Backups / Online Storage:
No. We don't see any kind of backup functionality. |
Parental Control:
Yes. For $.99 extra, AVG Family Safety can be accessed which provides in-depth features such as internet scheduling, monitoring for cyber-bullying, tracking social media activity, blocking adult websites, and more. | Parental Control:
No. The File System Shield scans files but I do not believe it encrypts them. |
Chat / IM Protection:
Yes. AVG Online Shield monitors links sent within chat venues. Files sent within ICQ, MSN and Yahoo! Instant Messenger. | Chat / IM Protection:
Yes. Avast! Pro Antivirus has an Instant Message Shield. |
Customer Support:
Support is available via phone and online chat. | Customer Support:
You can contact Avast! via phone or online form if you have an issue. |
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