Free Antivirus Versus Paid - Free Antivirus

Free Antivirus Software

The benefits of choosing free antivirus software will include:

• It is free, so you get to save some money.
• Many of these free antivirus programs will have a paid version as well. The free option allows you to try out the software before you invest your money. If the free version is not very impressive, you will have saved yourself from wasting money on something that is unsuitable.
• A quality free option will usually be enough if you only go online occasionally.
• The fact that they have less features can mean that they are easier to use. This can also mean that the program needs to use fewer of the computers resources in order to function.

Cons of Using Free Antivirus Software

• When it comes to customer service, you will usually get what you pay for. If you have problem installing or running this program it can be difficult to get customer service help.
• These free options will not have as many features as the paid for versions.
• Many of these free versions are not much more than a marketing tool used to promote the paid version.
• You may be regularly pestered by pop up advertisements that encourage you to purchase the full version.
• This type of software is more about fixing problems after they occur while full antivirus protection can prevent problems happening in the first place.