WindowsMacAndroidiOSFree PlanReal-Time ProtectionVPN Included
AVG
AVG Ultimate
Avast's sibling brand with a nearly identical engine and free tier
AVG shares its detection engine with Avast under the same parent company, delivering similar protection with its own interface and bundle options.
Overall score
8.6
out of 10
Price
Free · $79.99/yr (Ultimate)
Platforms
Windows, Mac, Android, iOS
Best for
Home
Support
Email and community forum
Protection Rate96%
Sharing an engine with Avast, AVG posts similarly strong independent lab results across both free and paid tiers.
Performance Impact95%
Performance impact is comparable to Avast — light during normal use, slightly heavier during full scans.
Pros
✓Solid, well-tested free antivirus tier
✓Ultimate bundle adds VPN and PC TuneUp tools
✓Shares Avast's large threat-detection network
✓Straightforward installation and setup
Cons
–Largely overlaps with sibling product Avast — little differentiation
–No password manager included
–Ultimate bundle pricing is higher than some rivals with more features
Features
Ultimate combines antivirus, VPN, and TuneUp optimization tools under one subscription, aimed at users who want a single bundle.
Real-time & behavior-based malware shield
Ransomware protection
AVG Secure VPN (Ultimate)
TuneUp PC optimization (Ultimate)
Enhanced firewall (paid)
Webcam protection
Pricing
The free tier is solid for core protection; Ultimate at $79.99/yr is priced higher than some suites offering more bundled features.
UI / UX
The interface is clean but very similar to Avast's, which can feel redundant if you've compared both directly.
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Reviewed by
Elena Cross · Senior Malware AnalystFrequently asked questions
Both are owned by the same parent company and share a core detection engine; differences are mostly in branding, bundles, and interface.