The chart below represents my synthesis of many different tests. I'll refer you to that review for full details, and just offer a summary here.Īll the independent labs that I follow include avast! in their testing, and it gets good marks overall. The antispam, antivirus, firewall, and other security components are exactly the same as in the basic suite. Other than the different title at top, the program's main window is exactly like that of avast! Internet Security 2014. Are these features worth an extra $20 per year? You'll have to decide for yourself. Instead of backup and tuneup, it adds secure deletion, automated updating of sensitive applications, and a remote desktop capability. avast! Premier 2014 ($69.99 per year direct $89.99 for three licenses) bucks this trend a bit. Quite commonly the mega-suite adds a backup system along with a PC tuneup utility. Many security vendors offer three tiers of protection: a standalone antivirus, a security suite, and a mega-suite with even more features than the basic security suite.
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