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Head-to-head · Antivirus for Mac

Avira Free Security vs CrowdStrike Falcon Pro

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Avira Free Security #3 in Antivirus for Mac 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Avira
CrowdStrike Falcon Pro #8 in Antivirus for Mac 8.5/10 15-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 5 features Visit CrowdStrike

Avira Free Security leads on 1 check, CrowdStrike Falcon Pro on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAvira Free Security · 9.1/10
  • Free planonly Avira Free Security
  • Free trialonly CrowdStrike Falcon Pro

Avira Free Security scores higher on our rubric for antivirus for mac: 9.1 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

Avira Free Security offers free plan; CrowdStrike Falcon Pro doesn't.

Avira Free Security is the better fit for free antivirus with broad everyday protection. CrowdStrike Falcon Pro is the better fit for organizations needing advanced endpoint response.

  • Avira Free Security fits best

    Free antivirus with broad everyday protection

  • CrowdStrike Falcon Pro fits best

    Organizations needing advanced endpoint response

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Side by side

Feature Avira Free Security 9.1/10 Visit ↗ CrowdStrike Falcon Pro 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.5
Ranking #3 in Antivirus for Mac #8 in Antivirus for Mac
Best for Free antivirus with broad everyday protection Organizations needing advanced endpoint response
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — $99.99/device/yr
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 15 days
Deployment Desktop, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Windows, macOS, Android, iOS Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Features Avira Free Security 2/5 · CrowdStrike Falcon Pro 2/5
Ransomware protection ✓ ✓
Phishing protection Not checked yet Not checked yet
Real-time protection Not checked yet ✓ (best)
VPN included Not checked yet Not checked yet
Password manager ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Coverage scope Not checked yet Multi-device
Devices included Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Real-time antivirus includes ransomware protection and quarantine
  • Adds browser safety, VPN, password management, and file shredding
  • Supports Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS
  • Continuous macOS monitoring with alerting and remote remediation
  • Centralized firewall management and USB device control
  • Protection across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS
Cons
  • Feature availability varies across supported operating systems
  • Parental controls are not included
  • The package is not open source
  • No free plan for individual or budget-conscious users
  • Enterprise-oriented controls may exceed simple Mac antivirus needs
  • Annual billing is listed at $99.99 per device
Our verdict

Avira Free Security is a freemium security package for consumers who want free antivirus protection on Mac and other supported devices. Its core coverage includes full virus scanning, real-time threat protection, ransomware protection, and…

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CrowdStrike Falcon Pro is a cloud-delivered endpoint security bundle for businesses that need more than basic Mac antivirus. It combines next-generation antivirus and ransomware protection with device control, mobile device protection,…

Read the review →
  1. Avira Free SecurityAntivirus for Mac 9.1Free plan
  2. CrowdStrike Falcon ProAntivirus for Mac 8.515-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Avira Free Security — where it wins

    • Real-time antivirus includes ransomware protection and quarantine
    • Adds browser safety, VPN, password management, and file shredding
    • Supports Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS

    Where it doesn't

    • Feature availability varies across supported operating systems
    • Parental controls are not included
    • The package is not open source

  • CrowdStrike Falcon Pro — where it wins

    • Continuous macOS monitoring with alerting and remote remediation
    • Centralized firewall management and USB device control
    • Protection across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan for individual or budget-conscious users
    • Enterprise-oriented controls may exceed simple Mac antivirus needs
    • Annual billing is listed at $99.99 per device
  • Avira Free Security9.1/10 · Free plan

    A free Mac security package combining malware protection with privacy and performance tools.

    Visit AviraFull verdict →
  • CrowdStrike Falcon Pro8.5/10 · 15-day trial

    Business-focused Mac security with endpoint response, device control, and threat hunting.

    Visit CrowdStrikeFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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