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Antivirus software comparison

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#	Product	Recorded introductory price / Recorded renewal price	Protection	Performance	Platforms
1	Avast Recognizable brand with broad device coverage 10 devices	CHF 37.90 CHF 74.90	—	—	Windows Mac Android iPhone / iPad	Details
2	AVG Value-focused alternative with simple setup 10 devices	CHF 32.90 CHF 69.90	—	—	Windows Mac Android iPhone / iPad	Details
3	Avira German quality with a strong free version 5 devices	CHF 59.90 CHF 99.90	—	—	Windows Mac Android iPhone / iPad	Details
4	Bitdefender Powerful all-round protection with a rich feature set 5 devices	CHF 49.90 CHF 89.90	—	—	Windows Mac Android iPhone / iPad	Details
5	ESET Lightweight security with excellent performance 3 devices	CHF 37.90 CHF 54.90	—	—	Windows Mac Android	Details
6	F-Secure Finnish privacy champion for families 5 devices	CHF 59.90 CHF 89.90	—	—	Windows Mac Android iPhone / iPad	Details
7	Intego The Mac specialist among antivirus solutions 1 device	CHF 49.90 CHF 49.90	—	—	Mac	Details
8	Kaspersky Top marks in protection and detection rates 5 devices	CHF 42.90 CHF 79.90	—	—	Windows Mac Android iPhone / iPad	Details
9	Malwarebytes Malware specialist with a lean approach 5 devices	CHF 44.90 CHF 79.90	—	—	Windows Mac Android iPhone / iPad	Details
10	McAfee Solid multi-device bundle for households 5 devices	CHF 39.90 CHF 84.90	—	—	Windows Mac Android iPhone / iPad	Details
11	Microsoft Defender The built-in free baseline for Windows 1 device	CHF 0.00 CHF 0.00	—	—	Windows	Details
12	Norton Strong bundle for families and feature-heavy buyers 5 devices	CHF 44.90 CHF 99.90	—	—	Windows Mac Android iPhone / iPad	Details
13	Panda Security Budget-friendly entry with cloud-based protection 5 devices	CHF 26.90 CHF 49.90	—	—	Windows Mac Android	Details
14	Surfshark Antivirus VPN + antivirus in one affordable package Check the device limit with the provider	CHF 59.90 CHF 119.90	—	—	Windows Mac Android	Details
15	TotalAV Easy entry point with a strong beginner appeal 6 devices	CHF 29.90 CHF 94.90	—	—	Windows Mac Android iPhone / iPad	Details
16	Trend Micro Strong web protection with focus on phishing defense 5 devices	CHF 39.90 CHF 69.90	—	—	Windows Mac Android iPhone / iPad	Details

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Antivirus comparison – frequently asked questions

Which is the best antivirus for Swiss users in 2026?

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Is free antivirus like Microsoft Defender enough?

For baseline protection on Windows, Defender is enough in 2026. Anyone needing VPN, password manager, parental controls or extended phishing protection is better served by a paid suite. Compare directly: Defender vs Bitdefender, Defender vs Norton.

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