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Updated September 28, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team

Avira vs Disroot

Avira scores 9.2 and Disroot 9.2 out of 10. Compare their differences and shared features below.
Avira

Avira

Higher score in this comparison

9.2/10
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Disroot

Disroot

9.2/10
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What sets them apart

Avira vs Disroot
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Free plan limits500 MB/month data (Phantom VPN free)1GB mailbox, 2GB cloud, 500MB Cryptpad, 64MB attachment limit; free of charge, non-commercial use only
PlatformsWindows, Mac, Android, iOSWeb, Android
Logging policyStrict no-logs policy; browsing activity not tracked and data not sold to third partiesActivity logs kept no longer than 48 hours; several services store no log data at all
JurisdictionDENL
Open sourceNoYesHas it
Privacy tool typeAd blocker, BrowserSearch

Same on both: Free plan (Yes).

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Key differences

  • Platforms: only Avira offers Windows, Mac, iOS.
  • Platforms: only Disroot offers Web.
  • Support channels: only Disroot offers Email, Chat.
  • Open source: only Disroot.
  • Founded is lower at Avira: 1986 vs 2015.
  • Privacy tool type: only Avira offers Ad blocker, Browser.
  • Privacy tool type: only Disroot offers Search.

Our verdict on each

Avira

Avira suits readers who want antivirus, a VPN and a password manager under one subscription, and who keep paying after the first year. The annual antivirus plan opens at €47.95 and renews at €87.95, so the renewal figure is the one to plan around.

Read the full Avira review

Disroot

Disroot suits people who want a free mailbox on their own domain with 2 of cloud alongside it. The trade-off is that email is encrypted in transit only, while Zero-knowledge end-to-end encryption covers the vault, and the free tier is for non-commercial use.

Read the full Disroot review

Score breakdown

Avira vs Disroot
AreaAviraDisroot
Cost9.1Monthly billing sits at €5.95, and renewal at €87.95 outweighs the lower entry price.Not confirmed
Offer9.0Extras add vpn and password manager, a 30 day trial and a 60 day money-back window.9.4Higher
Privacy9.8Higher8.8

Where they rank in our lists

Avira vs Disroot
RankingAviraDisroot
Privacy tools23 of 28166 of 281
Private browsers and search engines7 of 5512 of 55
Authenticator apps13 of 5528 of 55

Availability and regulation

Avira vs Disroot
CountryAviraDisroot
HeadquartersGermanyNetherlands

Where these facts come from

Avira

  • avira.com: 10 facts, checked September 26, 2026
  • e-shop.avira.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
  • en.wikipedia.org: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026

Disroot

  • disroot.org: 12 facts, checked September 26, 2026

Every fact side by side

Avira vs Disroot
FactAviraDisroot
Pricing modelFreeFree
Legal entityAvira Operations GmbHStichting Disroot.org
HeadquartersGermanyNetherlands
Founded1986Lower2015
Support channelsHelp centre, CommunityEmail, Chat, Help centre, CommunityCovers more

VPN

Avira vs Disroot
FactAviraDisroot
Monthly price€5.95Not confirmed
Long-term plan price€4.00Not confirmed
Devices5Not confirmed
Server countries36Not confirmed
FeaturesNo logs, Streaming, TravelNot confirmed
Renewal price€87.95Not confirmed
Money-back period60 daysNot confirmed
FeaturesKill switchTOTP
Streaming servicesStreaming services (vendor claim: unblocks access to geo restricted services)Not confirmed
OwnerGen Digital Inc.Not confirmed
Longest plan (months)12 monthsNot confirmed

Password managers

Avira vs Disroot
FactAviraDisroot
Security auditAV-TEST and AV-Comparatives test certifications, antivirus products only (2020)Not confirmed
Encryption256-bit encryption, bank-gradeZero-knowledge end-to-end encryption
Zero-knowledge encryptionNot confirmedNo

Identity protection

Avira vs Disroot
FactAviraDisroot
Free trial length30 daysNot confirmed

Encrypted storage

Avira vs Disroot
FactAviraDisroot
Free storageNot confirmed2

Pros and cons

Avira

Pros

  • A free version and a free password manager plan sit alongside the paid tiers
  • A single subscription covers 5 devices across Windows, Mac and Android
  • The bundle adds vpn and password manager to the antivirus plan

Cons

  • Renewal runs at €87.95 against a first year of €47.95
  • Support runs on help centre and community only
  • Free usage is capped at 500 MB/month data (Phantom VPN free)

Disroot

Pros

  • A free plan that puts a mailbox, cloud storage and Cryptpad into a single account
  • Activity logs are cleared after a short window, and several services record nothing at all
  • Open source and run by Stichting Disroot.org under NL law

Cons

  • Mail is encrypted in transit only, so end-to-end protection is a manual step through the Mailvelope browser extension in webmail
  • The free tier tops out at 2 of cloud storage, with set allowances for the mailbox, Cryptpad and attachments, and covers personal, non-commercial use
  • Platforms listed are web and android, so iOS and desktop clients sit outside what is supported

Who each suits

Avira

Who it suits

  • Readers who want antivirus, a VPN and a password manager from a single subscription.
  • Small households that fit within 5 devices and want a free version to fall back on.
  • People who want coverage on Windows, Mac and Android without managing separate vendors.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Readers who need wider device coverage: Comodo (Xcitium) lists 50 devices.
  • Readers shopping in Brazil, where ESET Brasil prices its first year at BRL 64.22.
  • Readers already inside the Apple ecosystem, where iOS, iPadOS and macOS are covered.

Disroot

Who it suits

  • People who want a free personal mailbox on a custom domain
  • Readers who like open source software and short log retention
  • Anyone who wants the vault's totp codes and encrypted storage beside their mail

Who should look elsewhere

  • Business users, since the free plan limits are for non-commercial use
  • Apple Hide My Email readers, whose free plan limits exclude the service because it arrives only with a paid storage tier
  • addy.io users who just need forwarding, since unlimited standard aliases fit that narrower job

Current offers

Avira

Current offer

  • Free trial

    Not ready to commit? Get FREE 30-day access to all our Premium products: 30 days free

    No credit card required; email address required; homepage legal text states that for trials a payment method is required at sign-up and is charged at the end of the trial unless cancelled first

    Source, checked September 26, 2026

  • First period offer

    Big savings. Strong online security: 45% off Avira Prime: 45% off the first year of Avira Prime (up to 5 devices)

    Applies to the first annual period; subscription automatically renews at the renewal price unless the renewal is cancelled

    Source, checked September 26, 2026

Questions about each

Avira

What does Avira cost in the first year, and what happens at renewal?+

The annual antivirus plan is €47.95 for the first year and renews at €87.95. Monthly VPN billing is €5.95, and the long-term VPN plan runs €4.00. The step up at renewal is the part worth budgeting for if you stay subscribed.

Is there a free Avira version?+

Yes. Avira offers a free version of the antivirus, and the password manager has a free plan as well. The free VPN is capped at 500 MB/month data (Phantom VPN free), so it suits light use rather than everyday browsing. The free tiers give you a way to sample the products before paying.

Disroot

What does the Disroot free plan include?+

There is a free plan, and it covers more than mail: a mailbox, cloud storage and Cryptpad space in a single account. The cloud portion alone is 2, alongside set allowances for the mailbox, for Cryptpad and for message attachments. Paid tiers sit above this for heavier use.

Is Disroot email encrypted end to end?+

Not by default. Email is secured in transit, and message-level encryption is something you turn on yourself with the Mailvelope browser extension in webmail. The vault is the part that carries Zero-knowledge end-to-end encryption, so files stored there are protected without extra setup.

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