The 5 Best Antivirus Programs
To protect your device, you need an antivirus program. Lizenso has extensive experience in this area. Based on our experience, we have compiled a top 5 of the best antivirus programs currently available. In this blog you can read more about each antivirus program and how you can benefit from using it. Not sure if you need an antivirus program? Read more about the greatest online threats.
If you are not using an antivirus program, you are at risk when browsing online. For this reason, Lizenso is providing you with a list of the top 5 antivirus programs. The antivirus software in this ranking offer much more than just virus protection. In many of the packages you can benefit from cloud protection, as well as child protection, safecam, VPN traffic and much more.
Our top five were compiled based on our experience, what our customers think and the options publishers have. Our top five were compiled as follows:
1. Norton
2. Bitdefender
3. McAfee
4. Pandadome
5. Kaspersky
Norton
Norton is our number 1 choice when it comes to cybersecurity. The software puts emphasis on security. Norton is a great solution for families through the features child protection, for example. With the safecam feature you can make sure that your camera cannot be hacked. Parents can support their children with the features school hours and child protection. Security tests show that Norton scores the highest compared to its competitors on the market. Based on this and our experience with the program, Norton is our number one recommendation for you.
Read more about all versions of Norton.
Bitdefender
Bitdefender is our No. 2 choice. Compared to Norton, Bitdefender offers slightly less features. An important distinction between the two antivirus programs is their target audience. Norton is perfect for families, while Bitdefender is better suited for individual use. Bitdefender, however, also offers family packages, which are less comprehensive but still a great choice. Security tests show that Bitdefender also score very high, although not as high as Norton. This makes Bitdefender our No. 2.
Read more about the top 7 features of Bitdefender.
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McAfee
McAfee is one of the best known antivirus programs. With this antivirus program you have many features at your disposal. This is also why McAfee is so often purchased. Security tests also show a high score, however, McAfee takes a more generala pproach and provides more to software experts than regular users. This is also why McAfee takes the third place in this ranking.
See our McAfee product range.
Panda Dome
Panda Dome is a relatively unknown antivirus software. The security systems perform excellently and since they are aimed at families, the packages offered are impeccable. Based on your needs you can choose between the 4 packages Panda Dome Premium, Panda Dome Complete, Panda Dome Advanced and Panda Dome Essential.
Read about the top 8 features of Panda Dome.
Kaspersky
Kaspersky offers numerous antivirus packages tailored to each user’s cybersecurity needs. Its security is excellent, although the software packages are limited compared to the higher positions in this list. Kaspersky also offers a package for child protection online – Kaspersky Safe Kids. You can also make use of the Kaspersky Password Manager.
Read more about the best Kaspersky packages and thier features.
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Conclusion
In summary, all antivirus programs in this list performed well on security tests. There are multiple aspects which were the basis of this ranking, for example, target audience, package features and security level. Each brand offers multiple versions of its antivirus software. Based on your needs and cybersecurity requirements you can choose the most suitable one.
- Norton performs the highest on security tests; the software is best suited for families
- Bitdefender is the best choice for private use; also scores high in terms of security
- McAfee is the best solution for more advanced users and software experts
- Panda Dome is relatively less popular antivirus company, however it provides impecable security for users and families
- Kaspersky is a trustworthy company which offers multiple packages for all your needs – Password Manager, VPN, Safe Kids, etc.
Here you can see our full range of antivirus software. If you have any questions or need assistance with choosing the right software, feel free to contact us.
Avast might not be on the list, but is a great software solution to keep your devices safe! Check out the versions of Avast Antivirus here!