| Avast! | McAfee |
Versions:
Avast! Version 8 Free - There is a limited free version of Avast available for download at the Avast website. It has basic antivirus and spyware detection functionality.
Avast! Version 8 Pro Antivirus - Pro Antivirus adds functionality like the SafeZone which is an enhanced security environment for shopping and banking. The key feature is the sandbox which you get in the Pro version.
Avast! Version 8 Internet Security - The Internet Security version includes the sandbox like the Pro version but it also includes a sophisticated firewall, a spam filter and advanced phishing prevention methods.
Avast! Endpoint Protection - Avast Endpoint Protection is a separate business product with more than five PCs. With Avast! Endpoint Protection you will find antivirus for systems such as file servers, email servers, and sharepoint servers. | Versions:
McAfee Antivirus Plus 2013 - This is the entry level McAfee product. It comes jam packed with a lot of useful features including the standard antivirus scanning, a firewall, a digital file shredder, PC tuneup, and portable USB scanning.
McAfee Internet Security 2013 - Internet Security includes the same features of Antivirus Plus with additional features like anti-spam, online backup, and parental monitoring.
McAfee Total Protection 2013 - Total Protection includes the same funtionality as Internet Security but it comes with even more features like wireless network protection, encrypted storage, and anti-phishing technology. |
Strengths:
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The Avast! 8 sandbox is the real deal. With a single click of the mouse you can completely isolate the browser from the rest of the system. That means even if you download a virus in the sandbox your system stays clean.
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FileRep lets you know whether a file is safe before you open it. The safety is determined by how many people already downloaded the file and how new the file is.
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It runs extremely fast and does not slow down your machine. In fact Avast! ranks 2nd out of 21 different antivirus suites in an independent speed test study at AV Comparatives.
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McAfee comes loaded with features in all versions that other competitors require upgrades for or do not include at all. These include features like the digital data shredder (which permanently deletes files so they cannot be recovered), a firewall, a PC tuneup and a USB and removable drive scan.
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The wireless network protection is an interesting option which is often overlooked by most antivirus competitors.
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Active Protection technology provides immediate protection against malicious threats to your PC. A new threat can be analyzed and blocked in a split second rather than waiting hours for traditional techniques.
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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. | Virtual Sandbox:
No. We do not see a virtual sandbox option in McAfee |
PC Optimization:
No. We don't see anything in Avast! Pro Antivirus that is built to optimize PC performance specifically. | PC Optimization:
Yes. McAfee addresses unused applications, temporary internet files, and other items slowing down your PC. McAfee QuickClean™ removes these problems to enhance PC performance. |
Backups / Online Storage:
No. We don't see any kind of backup functionality. | Backups / Online Storage:
Yes. McAfee Total Protection 2012 offers online backup protection (up to 2GB). |
Parental Control:
No. Avast! is not the software you need if you are looking for parental controls. | Parental Control:
Yes. McAfee restricts inappropriate websites from children and it can limit online time as well. |
Chat / IM Protection:
Yes. Avast! Pro Antivirus has an Instant Message Shield. | Chat / IM Protection:
No. We can't find any specific chat / IM monitoring with McAfee. |
Customer Support:
You can contact Avast! via phone or online form if you have an issue. | Customer Support:
McAfee offers a "Virtual Techician" to troubleshoot common problems, and if necessary online chat, email, and phone support are available. |
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