# Best Alternative to AVG Antivirus of 2025

> AVG often tops the best antivirus software lists, though more frequently the list of best free antivirus. It does offer a paid plan, but then it enters the realm of heavy hitters such as Norton and Bitdefender.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/computing/antivirus/best-alternative-to-avg-antivirus-of-2025?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=688cb3fc438df3242a0b4254)
- **Published:** 2025-08-01
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #antivirus #alternative #always #bank #bitdefender #break #does #easy
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