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2026

Surfshark Antivirus vs Avira

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

Surfshark Antivirus

Surfshark Antivirus is part of the Surfshark One suite, combining virus protection with VPN, data breach alerts, and a private search engine. The antivirus detects malware in real time and protects your webcam from unauthorized access. The biggest advantage: unlimited devices at the same price. Ideal for families and shared households looking for an all-in-one security package at a top price. Pure antivirus protection is solid but not quite at the level of Bitdefender or Norton.

Recorded introductory priceCHF 59.90 Recorded renewal priceCHF 119.90 PlatformsWindows, Mac, Android

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Avira

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.

Recorded introductory priceCHF 59.90 Recorded renewal priceCHF 99.90 PlatformsWindows, Mac, Android, iPhone / iPad

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Our Verdict

Complete ratings are missing for an overall comparison.

Recorded overall rating: Surfshark Antivirus —/10, Avira —/10. The overall score is the average of six criteria.

Performance rating: Surfshark Antivirus —/10, Avira —/10. Higher points indicate a better rating for this criterion.

Prices are indicative. Check the current amount, currency, contract term and renewal conditions with the provider. Different contract terms are not directly comparable.

Feature-by-feature comparison

Listed features refer to the product range. They may require a different plan or an additional payment and may vary by platform. Check what your selected plan includes.

Criterion	Surfshark Antivirus	Avira
Real-time protection	In the product range	In the product range
Built-in VPN	In the product range	In the product range
Password manager	Not confirmed	In the product range
Anti-tracking / anti-phishing	Not confirmed	Not confirmed
Parental controls	Not confirmed	Not confirmed
Identity protection	In the product range	Not confirmed
Low system impact	In the product range	In the product range
Platforms	Windows, Mac, Android	Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone / iPad
Number of devices (standard licence)	Check the device limit with the provider	5 devices
System impact in daily use	—	—

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Frequently asked questions about Surfshark Antivirus vs Avira

How are Surfshark Antivirus and Avira rated overall?

Complete ratings are missing for an overall comparison. Recorded overall rating: Surfshark Antivirus —/10, Avira —/10. The overall score is the average of six criteria.

How do their performance ratings compare?

Performance rating: Surfshark Antivirus —/10, Avira —/10. Higher points indicate a better rating for this criterion.

What should I check when comparing prices?

Prices are indicative. Check the current amount, currency, contract term and renewal conditions with the provider. Different contract terms are not directly comparable.

Does the plan include every listed feature?

Listed features refer to the product range. They may require a different plan or an additional payment and may vary by platform. Check what your selected plan includes.