AVG vs Avast

[wesley]

been using AVG Free Edition in last 18 months

wondered how does it compare to Avast Home Edition (free?)

 

[Otacon]

avast is better in all ways except user interface. But if you can live with it (I never, ever go into it - have no need), then it's a superior product.

 

[james.miller]

i think the only real difference between them is the interface ect. as far as live protecting goes, ive never had any virus problem with avast and since youve been using AVG for 18 months, i guess you havent either.


TBH, if it ain't broke....you know the rest

avast is better in all ways except user interface. But if you can live with it (I never, ever go into it - have no need), then it's a superior product.

that's just it. eveeeeerybody moans about the interface. I've used that interface probably twice in 12months. It's no big deal lol

 

[sja360]

yea the avast interface aint that horrific last time i had it. i liked how it said "updating virus database"

 

[HighlandeR]

Avast a lot more viruses/spyware gets detected and its able to remove most.

 

[wesley]

mmm been running AVG and Avast at same time in last 24 hours, just installed a random freeware software, Avast detected a spyware/trojen which AVG didnt........

..........bye bye AVG........

 

[james.miller]

That's one way of doing it

 

[Noto]

made the same switch myself. First i used NAV 2002 then 2003. Then i heard about AVG (which is free) and installed it. It found viruses before NAV so i ran both at once.

Then i heard about avast, it was just as good as AVG but with boot up virus scanning. (ie scanning before getting into windows etc.) Very nice feature and a huge bonus.

But yes i agree the UI of Avast is definately not the most user friendly. But i would recommend it.

 

[Mason64]

AVG i have just started using them and its really good!

 

[AJUK]

It is possible to skin Avast, there are loads available on the website. Avast is the best AV I have ever used.