Avira Free Security vs Intego ONE

Avira Free Security9.1Visit Intego ONE8.9Visit

Higher score Avira Free Security #3 in Antivirus for Mac 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Avira

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Intego ONE #5 in Antivirus for Mac 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Intego

• Avira Free Security fits best

  Free antivirus with broad everyday protection

• Intego ONE fits best

  Mac users wanting antivirus plus VPN

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Side by side

Feature	Avira Free Security 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Intego ONE 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.9
Ranking	#3 in Antivirus for Mac	#5 in Antivirus for Mac
Best for	Free antivirus with broad everyday protection	Mac users wanting antivirus plus VPN
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$39.99/device/yr
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS	macOS, iOS
Features Avira Free Security 2/5 · Intego ONE 3/5
Ransomware protection	✓	✓
Phishing protection	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Real-time protection	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
VPN included	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Password manager	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Coverage scope	Not checked yet	Multi-device
Devices included	Not checked yet	1 devices
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	Real-time scanning with quick, full, scheduled, and custom scan modes Firewall rules, traffic monitoring, and suspicious-file quarantine Complete adds VPN, iPhone coverage, and Wi-Fi security checks
Cons	Feature availability varies across supported operating systems Parental controls are not included The package is not open source	Coverage is limited to macOS and iOS VPN and SmartClean require higher-tier plans No free plan is available
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… Read the review →	Intego ONE is a paid security and performance suite for Mac users who want antivirus protection alongside firewall controls, cleanup tools, and VPN access. Its core protection includes real-time malware scanning, suspicious-file… Read the review →

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

• Intego ONE — where it wins

  • Real-time scanning with quick, full, scheduled, and custom scan modes
  • Firewall rules, traffic monitoring, and suspicious-file quarantine
  • Complete adds VPN, iPhone coverage, and Wi-Fi security checks

  Where it doesn't

  • Coverage is limited to macOS and iOS
  • VPN and SmartClean require higher-tier plans
  • No free plan is available

• Avira Free Security9.1/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit AviraFull verdict →
• Intego ONE8.9/10 · Paid

  A focused Mac security suite that adds cleanup and VPN features at higher tiers.

  Visit IntegoFull verdict →