AVG Ultimate 2022

Wht to choose AVG ultimate

AVG Ultimate is a perfect option for those with many devices to secure, and for these users it represents excellent value for money. The exception, of course, is those hoping to secure a large number of iOS devices, which the platform does not currently support. The combination of Internet Security and Tune-Up can simultaneously significantly boost both system performance (making it a perfect option for older PCs), make devices more resilient to attack, and deal with current system issues.

Our Observation

Even the limited free version of AVG offers solid protection where you need it most. The latest version includes protection that utilizes both signature matching technology and heuristic analysis to protect you against both known and zero-day attacks. This means your device will be secure against malware, ransomware, Trojan viruses, and nasty rootkit infections that will see your device's operations hijacked by an unauthorized user.

Although not a feature-rich as Avast, AVG nevertheless has a toolbox full of useful gadgets. While you'll only get to use the power tools if you subscribe to a premium service like Internet Security or AVG Ultimate, the range of features included in its free antivirus software is sufficient enough. This limited package includes basic protection features including both file and behavior shields which basically operate using signature matching technology and heuristic analysis respectively.

For those seeking an even more secure online experience, AVG has a variety of added extras to choose from, including a VPN which will create an encrypted tunnel through which you can access the internet undetected. Many antivirus companies are starting to introduce VPN functions into their security suites but few manage to perform to the standards of the best VPNs, like ExpressVPN for example. AVG's offering isn't bad but it could do with consolidating its position on logging and is unlikely to give you access to geographically restricted sites like Netflix. Having said that, it proved effective against both DNS and IP leaks although its speeds leave a lot to be desired.

Antivirus Scanner Is Always on in the Background

AVG's first line of defense against hacks and malware attacks is its powerful antivirus, which protects you against a variety of common exploits. The AVG antivirus scanner is always on and keeps track of any changes you make to files and folders, guaranteeing that nothing happens without you knowing.

AVG offers one of the best free antivirus solutions in the industry, but it misses a beat by not offering a paid upgrade. While most internet security companies have an enhanced antivirus available as their bottom-line product, AVG just leaps straight from its free antivirus product to its full Internet Security suite which, at $79.99 per annum, is quite a hike.