| AVG Premium Security 2012 | WebRoot SecureAnywhere Complete 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:
WebRoot has a 30 day free trial but the core product is not free. Their entry-level solution is called WebRoot SecureAnywhere Antivirus. If you a looking for a firewall, file shredding, online backup (2GB) and phishing recognition you will need WebRoot SecureAnywhere Essentials. SecureAnywhere Complete is their premiere suite package. It includes password encryption, auto form complete, and mobile device protection. WebRoot also offers business solutions. They are working on an Endpoint solution in an attempt to be the lightest endpoint solution out there but it doesn't appear finished yet. They do have business email security solutions available right now. |
Virtual Sandbox:
No. We can't find a virtual sandbox option in AVG. | Virtual Sandbox:
No. WebRoot does not provide a virtual sandbox. |
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. WebRoot SecureAnywhere Complete 2012 offers System Cleanup, which will improve internet browsing speed, but it doesn't specifically address PC optimization / PC cleanup. |
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. WebRoot provides automatic online backup up to 10GB per user. |
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. We don't see anything specific to parental control options. |
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. WebRoot does not provide chat protection / IM protection to our knowledge. |
Customer Support:
Support is available via phone and online chat. | Customer Support:
WebRoot has a troubleshooting agent which attempts to solve the problem. If that fails you can submit the issue via an online form. |
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