Avira Antivirus vs VirusTotal comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Avira Antivirus
Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools
19th
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
VirusTotal
Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools
7th
Average Rating
8.8
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
Threat Intelligence Platforms (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2024, in the Anti-Malware Tools category, the mindshare of Avira Antivirus is 1.6%, up from 1.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VirusTotal is 11.2%, down from 12.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Anti-Malware Tools
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Threat Intelligence Platforms
7.5%
 

Featured Reviews

Heiko Humpert - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 15, 2023
A highly stable protection against various types of malware
It protects the system from viruses in emails, web browsing and other sources It is easy to use and provides a sense of security. Once installed with regular updates, it runs in the background without requiring any action from the user. I will provide the alert if there is any issue, otherwise,…
Chinmay Banerjee - PeerSpot reviewer
May 10, 2024
Helps businesses collect threat data while keeping privacy in mind and apable of detecting, blocking, and removing viruses and malware
There are two gray areas I still need to explore. I have worked with VirusTotal because it easily integrates with over seventy antivirus scanners and blacklisting services. In addition to those there is much scope to improve and add other services or integrations. The areas for improvement are that VirusTotal is not using much AI or generative AI models, while other competitors are starting to build them. For example, VirusTotal's work is based on the setup done by their engineers. If you want to do scanning or protection activities for a specific site, app, or device, that is the area VirusTotal is currently focused on. But other competitors are building AI models that can do things like left-side scanning and provide auto-generated reports. VirusTotal has predefined reports, but there is a lot of manual effort involved. Secondly, the API is very limited if I want to integrate VirusTotal with other applications. They need to build more connectors and provide support for Webhook connectors for the API. If you can't build your own connector, it's always good to have provisions for Webhook setup connectors across platforms. Thirdly, Kaspersky, a competitor of VirusTotal, is using a methodology called "gatekeeper." A gatekeeper is a security system that protects the inside of a building from outside threats. This is the model Kaspersky is currently using. You have your website set up, but the entire army of VirusTotal or Kaspersky is standing guard, protecting you from the first gate itself. Right now, VirusTotal detects threats from your domain, but it is always better to verify inside the domain and protect it from the first level when people or malware are entering. This first level of protection is lacking in VirusTotal right now. The security bridge and protection gate are missing.

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It offers an annual license that is relatively cheap."
"VirusTotal is an expensive solution."
"The pricing is reasonable."
"The pricing is very economical."
"We are using VirusTotal with free licenses, managing the license limits across three or four accounts, thus incurring no costs."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
13%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Computer Software Company
10%
Hospitality Company
7%
Computer Software Company
17%
Government
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Educational Organization
7%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Avira Antivirus?
It is easy to use and provides a sense of security.
What is your primary use case for Avira Antivirus?
It protects the system from viruses in emails, web browsing and other sources.
What do you like most about VirusTotal?
With VirusTotal, I can check for any hash, malware, file, domain, IP URL, or malicious URL, and Kaspersky stays clean.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for VirusTotal?
It depends on your requirements. Compared to market competitors, the pricing is good and it's reasonable. They offer a one-week free trial, so it's better to connect with VirusTotal and discuss you...
What needs improvement with VirusTotal?
There are two gray areas I still need to explore. I have worked with VirusTotal because it easily integrates with over seventy antivirus scanners and blacklisting services. In addition to those the...
 

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Avira Antivirus Server
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