Quick decision
Need something free that actually works
You don't want to pay for antivirus. You need protection — ideally real-time — from a tool that won't compromise your privacy to pay for itself.
Avira Free if you want real-time protection with a clean privacy track record. Malwarebytes Free if you want a trusted on-demand scanner.
AviraFits if privacy matters — German company, GDPR-compliant, real-time protection included. The cleanest free option available.
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MalwarebytesMakes more sense as a free cleanup and second-opinion tool. Free version is on-demand only — no real-time blocking. Run it when something feels wrong.
Go to Malwarebytes →NoteFree antivirus trades something — features, privacy, or upsell pressure. Windows Defender (built-in) is also an option for technically careful users who maintain good habits.
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