Free antiviruses are good at protecting your devices from a wide range of threats. However, they typically don’t include some of the more advanced features that come with paid options.

The best antivirus software is the one you use. If you can’t afford to purchase antivirus software, go for the free versions. Free versions just have fewer features.

Deciding what the best antivirus program is depends on what your needs and objectives are. We value security, performance, user-friendliness, price, support, and presence of a mobile app. In EXPERTE.com's evaluation of free antivirus programs, Avast excelled in all of these categories and is our best free solution.