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Head-to-head · Ransomware Decryption Tools

AVG Ransomware Decryption Tools vs Bitdefender GandCrab Decryptor

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score AVG Ransomware Decryption Tools #5 in Ransomware Decryption Tools 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit AVG
Bitdefender GandCrab Decryptor #6 in Ransomware Decryption Tools 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Bitdefender

AVG Ransomware Decryption Tools leads on 0 checks, Bitdefender GandCrab Decryptor on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAVG Ransomware Decryption Tools · 8.7/10
  • Free planboth

AVG Ransomware Decryption Tools scores higher on our rubric for ransomware decryption tools: 8.7 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.

AVG Ransomware Decryption Tools is the better fit for windows users with one of seven listed strains. Bitdefender GandCrab Decryptor is the better fit for windows users with supported GandCrab versions.

  • AVG Ransomware Decryption Tools fits best

    Windows users with one of seven listed strains

  • Bitdefender GandCrab Decryptor fits best

    Windows users with supported GandCrab versions

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Side by side

Feature AVG Ransomware Decryption Tools 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Bitdefender GandCrab Decryptor 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.6
Ranking #5 in Ransomware Decryption Tools #6 in Ransomware Decryption Tools
Best for Windows users with one of seven listed strains Windows users with supported GandCrab versions
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Free Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Desktop
Platforms Windows Windows
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features AVG Ransomware Decryption Tools 0/2 · Bitdefender GandCrab Decryptor 0/2
Offline use Not checked yet —
Command-line operation Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Supported strains Apocalypse, BadBlock, Bart, Crypt888, Legion, SZFLocker, TeslaCrypt GandCrab versions 1, 4, and 5.0.1–5.2; not versions 2 or 3
Recovery method Decryptor Decryptor
Supported operating systems Windows (BadBlock fixes explicitly offered for 32-bit and 64-bit Windows) Windows
Our review
Pros
  • Free downloadable fixes cover seven named ransomware strains
  • Filename and ransom-message clues help identify a strain
  • BadBlock fixes are offered for 32-bit and 64-bit Windows
  • Scans an entire system or a specified file path
  • Can back up files before decryption
  • Tests initial files before continuing with decryption
Cons
  • Coverage is limited to seven listed strains
  • Supported Windows versions vary by fix or are unspecified
  • Offline and command-line workflows are not documented
  • Does not support GandCrab versions 2 or 3
  • Needs an internet connection to request a potentially valid key
  • Requires a copy of the ransom note
Our verdict

AVG Ransomware Decryption Tools is a collection of free downloadable decryptors for Windows users whose files were affected by one of seven listed ransomware strains: Apocalypse, BadBlock, Bart, Crypt888, Legion, SZFLocker, or TeslaCrypt.…

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Bitdefender GandCrab Decryptor is a free Windows desktop utility for people dealing with files encrypted by supported GandCrab versions. Its scope is specific: Bitdefender’s guidance identifies versions 1, 4 and 5.0.1 through 5.2, while…

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  1. AVG Ransomware Decryption ToolsRansomware Decryption Tools 8.7Free plan
  2. Bitdefender GandCrab DecryptorRansomware Decryption Tools 8.6Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • AVG Ransomware Decryption Tools — where it wins

    • Free downloadable fixes cover seven named ransomware strains
    • Filename and ransom-message clues help identify a strain
    • BadBlock fixes are offered for 32-bit and 64-bit Windows

    Where it doesn't

    • Coverage is limited to seven listed strains
    • Supported Windows versions vary by fix or are unspecified
    • Offline and command-line workflows are not documented

  • Bitdefender GandCrab Decryptor — where it wins

    • Scans an entire system or a specified file path
    • Can back up files before decryption
    • Tests initial files before continuing with decryption

    Where it doesn't

    • Does not support GandCrab versions 2 or 3
    • Needs an internet connection to request a potentially valid key
    • Requires a copy of the ransom note
  • AVG Ransomware Decryption Tools8.7/10 · Free plan

    A focused set of free Windows decryptors for files affected by seven listed strains.

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  • Bitdefender GandCrab Decryptor8.6/10 · Free plan

    A focused free decryptor for GandCrab versions 1, 4 and 5.0.1–5.2.

    Visit BitdefenderFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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