AVG Internet Security
Gen Digital
Avast’s twin: same engine, different jacket.
Price
From $4.99/mo · Free version available
Last checked
June 2026
Best for
Free users, simple needs
Category
Free & built-in
About AVG Internet Security
AVG and Avast have been one company since 2016 and share the same detection engine, which is why both post near-identical Advanced+ results at AV-Comparatives. AVG AntiVirus Free remains a solid free choice; the paid Internet Security tier adds a firewall, webcam protection, and ransomware shields. The interface pushes upgrades harder than we would like. If you are choosing between AVG and Avast, compare the screenshots, not the lab scores: the protection is the same.
“The same Gen Digital engine as Avast in a different shell, with the same strong lab results. Choose between AVG and Avast on interface taste alone; paying for both would be paying twice for one product.”Editorial team, via AntivirusShortlist
Where to get it
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