Imagine you losing hundreds of thousands of dollars or naira as the case may be, each and every day just because you didn’t pay for something not really up to $100 or sometimes, free! That sounds folly, right?
Anyways, don’t get too hard on yourself, if you don’t have an antivirus yet or you’re troubled on the antivirus you need to get, don’t get yourself stressed as I’m about to make things easier.
Below are the top 5 best antivirus software’s you should opt for, free and paid software’s.
1. Avast AntiVirus (Free and paid)

Everything, including antivirus software programs, has its cons and here are those of Avast;
- Internet connection is needed to download, maintain and activate updates.
- The avast free version isn’t supported on Microsoft Windows Servers.
Download link for paid version
2. BitDefender AntiVirus (Free and Paid)

- HTTP Scanning: The HTTP scan protects you from scams such as the credit card theft.
- Anti-Rootkit: Anti-rootkit protects you from stealth software’s, that are malicious and gives hackers easy access to your computer.
Just like Avast, BitDefender does have it’s own cons as well, here are few of them;
- BitDefender is probably the most expensive antivirus software, their lowest package which is suitable for 5 computers and lasts for 2 years only is offered at $278 and the most expensive which is suitable with 50 computers is been sold at $1740.
- Download link for free version
- Download link for paid version
3. ESET (Paid and Trial)

- Its ability to provide adequate protection against Viruses, Worms, Trojans, Phishing, Adware and Rootkit.
- Proper scanning for incoming and outgoing emails.
- It offers a professional and user-friendly interface
Just like Avast and BitDefender, ESET does have it’s own cons as well, which are;
- Customer support is reported to be frustrating.
- Unlike Avast, it doesn’t inform you of its new definitions and updates.
Download link for paid version
4. Avira (Free and paid)

- Its compatibility with any Windows, Mac or Mobile devices, it is available for your windows XP, 7, 8, and 10 devices respectively.
- Fast Scanning
- With a license, you could get 5 different devices covered, including your Mac, Windows, Smartphones(such as iPhones and Androids). The maximum a license could cover is 5 devices.
Just like others, it also has its own con which is;
- Provocative installation process.
Download link for paid version
5. Kaspersky (Paid and Trial)

- Low RAM usage
- Fast malicious detection
What are Kaspersky downsides?
- None
Download link for paid version
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