2026

Kaspersky vs Avira

Kaspersky and Avira compared side by side: protection, performance, pricing, and features. Which antivirus suits you better?

Kaspersky

9.0

/ 10

Kaspersky has been among the absolute top performers in independent antivirus tests for years. The Plus suite offers excellent real-time protection, VPN, password manager, and privacy tools. The Premium version adds parental controls and identity protection. Note: Kaspersky has faced scrutiny in some countries due to its Russian origin – in Switzerland and the EU, the software remains freely available and consistently receives top ratings from independent labs.

1st Year PriceCHF 42.90 RenewalCHF 79.90 PlatformsWindows, Mac, Android, iPhone / iPad

Protection 9.7

Performance 9.0

Best for 8.8

First-year price 8.4

Key features 9.3

Support 8.5

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Avira

8.7

/ 10

Avira is a German security company with over 35 years of history. The name is best known for its free antivirus version, which already provides solid basic protection. Paid versions (Internet Security and Prime) add VPN, password manager, software updater, and system optimization. Avira Prime offers the best value with 5 devices and all features. Detection rates are high. Since 2021, Avira belongs to NortonLifeLock (Gen Digital) but continues to use its own scanning engine.

1st Year PriceCHF 59.90 RenewalCHF 99.90 PlatformsWindows, Mac, Android, iPhone / iPad

Protection 9.2

Performance 9.1

Best for 9.0

First-year price 8.8

Key features 8.5

Support 7.8

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Our Verdict

Kaspersky narrowly wins – Avira is the leaner choice.

Kaspersky scores 9.0 / 10 overall and is the stronger pick on protection and feature scope. If you value maximum performance, low resource use and lower renewal costs, Avira is the better fit. Both are excellent options for Swiss users.

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Our verdict

Kaspersky takes a slight lead in our comparison with an overall score of 9.0 out of 10 – an advantage of 0.3 points over Avira. The gap is small but consistent across multiple test dimensions.

On price, Kaspersky currently sits at CHF 43 in year one, Avira at CHF 60. Watch the renewal price closely: both are transparently listed in the table above and matter more long-term than the introductory price.

Strength profiles: Kaspersky scores highest on protection, Avira on protection. If you care most about one of those dimensions, the choice is clear. For all-round needs, either product is a safe pick.

Feature-by-feature comparison

Criterion	Kaspersky	Avira
Real-time protection	Yes	Yes
Built-in VPN	Yes	Yes
Password manager	Yes	Yes
Anti-tracking / anti-phishing	Yes	No
Parental controls	Yes	No
Identity protection	No	No
Low system impact	No	Yes
Platforms	Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone / iPad	Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone / iPad
Number of devices (standard licence)	5	5
System impact in daily use	Very low	Very low

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Frequently asked questions about Kaspersky vs Avira

Which scores higher on protection, Kaspersky or Avira?

Both reach top scores in AV-TEST and AV-Comparatives – the differences are small. The exact scores are in the comparison table above.

Which is cheaper in year 1 and on renewal – Kaspersky or Avira?

Look at the price columns above: year-one price and renewal price are stated transparently side by side. The renewal delta is often the bigger cost factor over 3 years.

Which is better for families, Kaspersky or Avira?

Both offer family plans for 5–10 devices. What matters: does the product have a dedicated parental-controls mode, screen-time management and a smooth setup. Details in the feature table.

Do I get better Mac/mobile support with Kaspersky or Avira?

Platform support is listed in the comparison above. Generally: macOS performance is best with Bitdefender and Intego; Android protection is most mature with Bitdefender, Norton and Kaspersky.