| AVG Premium Security 2012 | Norton 360 Antivirus Version 5.0 |
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:
Norton by Symantec has no free version, although there is a 30 day free trial. Norton Antivirus 2012 is the entry-level product. Norton Internet Security 2012 offers several upgrades over Norton Antivirus 2012. These upgrades include a spam filter, warnings of dangerous websites in search results, a firewall and anti-phishing precautions. There are also parental controls in the Internet Security version. Norton 360 version 5.0 has all the features of the aforementioned with some additional features included. Norton 360 has online backup and PC optimization options not found in the other two versions. Symantec has alternate options for business. Their business solutions are called Norton Endpoint Protection editions. |
Virtual Sandbox:
No. We can't find a virtual sandbox option in AVG. | Virtual Sandbox:
No. There is no virtual sandbox in this edition to our knowledge. |
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. Norton 360 automatically fixes and optimizes common problems which may be causing PC performance issues. |
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. Norton 360 automatically backs up files to Norton hosted online storage or a local disk of your choice. It also monitors websites visited and blocks adult websites from kids. |
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. Norton 360 monitors the social network activity of your children. |
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. Norton 360 scans email and Instant Messages (IMs) for suspicious links and malicious attachments. |
Customer Support:
Support is available via phone and online chat. | Customer Support:
Technical support is provided by Norton via email, chat or phone. |
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