| AVG Premium Security 2012 | ZoneAlarm Extreme 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:
ZoneAlarm has no free version. A 30 day free trial is available. Their base product is called ZoneAlarm Antivirus. ZoneAlarm Internet Security includes parental controls and anti-spam features. ZoneAlarm Extreme Security is a combination of the two but it also has significant enhancements over the aforementioned. Extreme Security contains a lot of upgrades. The sandbox environment is the most significant. It also has a PC Tuneup and a Keylogger / Screencapturing jammer. For these reasons, ZoneAlarm Extreme Security is our favorite antivirus / antispyware solution. If you need a business solution, ZoneAlarm is probably not your software, as they don't have a business specific solution available. Their home protection is outstanding though. |
Virtual Sandbox:
No. We can't find a virtual sandbox option in AVG. | Virtual Sandbox:
Yes. There is a Browser Virtualization feature with ZoneAlarm. |
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. ZoneAlarm cleans and organizes the data on the PC. Some of the features include Registry repair and defrag and a local disk defrag. |
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. ZoneAlarm has online 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:
Yes. Adult websites can be filtered out. There is an ability to create a custom list of websites to block. Internet usage can be controlled for kids. ZoneAlarm can even block games that are rated too mature for 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:
No. We don't see chat monitoring protection with ZoneAlarm Extreme Security 2012. |
Customer Support:
Support is available via phone and online chat. | Customer Support:
Support includes online troubleshooting, forums and online live chat 24 / 7. |
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