| AVG Premium Security 2012 | Kaspersky PURE Total Security 2012 |
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:
Kaspersky has no free version but they do offer 30 day trials on all products. Their entry level product is called Kaspersky Anti-virus 2012. The Internet Security version features upgrades such as a two-way firewall, anti-spam settings, the sandbox environment and parental controls. Kaspersky PURE Total Security combines the features of the aforementioned but also contains automatic data backup, file encryption, and file shredding among other things. If you are buying Kaspersky for your business you need to check out their Endpoint Security Suite to suit your needs. |
Virtual Sandbox:
No. We can't find a virtual sandbox option in AVG. | Virtual Sandbox:
Yes. Kaspersky offers something called Safe Run mode which is a virtual sandbox environment. |
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:
Yes. Kaspersky contains options for clearing browsing history, the cache, logs, and optimization of browser settings and Windows settings in general. |
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:
Yes. Kaspersky offers very nice local backup features, including backing up to a local drive, an external drive, or even FTP for online backup functionality. You can even restore to a computer where Kaspersky PURE is not installed. |
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:
Yes. There are options to control access to access to the computer itself, the internet, programs, games, and individual websites. They even have remote management of parental controls! |
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:
No. We don't see any specific chat / IM protection features. |
Customer Support:
Support is available via phone and online chat. | Customer Support:
Customer support is provided by via telephone, email, and online chat. |
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