Updated September 28, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
Avira vs Qustodio
Avira
Higher score in this comparison
Qustodio
Where Avira and Qustodio differ
| Compare | AviraReviewVisitVisit | QustodioReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | €5.95 | $5 |
| Long-term plan price | €4.00 | $8.75 |
| Devices | 5 | from 5 |
| Money-back period | 60 daysHigher | 30 days |
| Jurisdiction | DE | ES |
| Features | Kill switch | Screen time, Web filter, Location |
| Platforms | Windows, Mac, Android, iOS | Windows, Android, iOS, Mac, KindleCovers more |
| Owner | Gen Digital Inc. | Qoria (formerly Family Zone) |
| Server countries | 36 | Not confirmed |
| Renewal price | €87.95 | Not confirmed |
| Streaming services | Streaming services (vendor claim: unblocks access to geo restricted services) | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Longest plan (months) (12 months).
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Key differences
- Avira scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 8.9.
- Features: only Avira offers Kill switch.
- Features: only Qustodio offers Screen time, Web filter, Location.
- Platforms: only Qustodio offers Kindle.
- Support channels: only Avira offers Community.
- Support channels: only Qustodio offers Email, Phone.
- Money-back period is higher at Avira: 60 days vs 30 days.
- Founded is lower at Avira: 1986 vs 2010.
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.
Qustodio
Qustodio Premium suits households and schools that want screen time limits, web filtering and location tracking on a device count you pick. Monthly billing runs at $5, the yearly plan at $59.95 to $104.95, and a 30 money-back window softens a longer commitment.
Score breakdown
| Area | Avira | Qustodio |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1HigherMonthly billing sits at €5.95, and renewal at €87.95 outweighs the lower entry price. | 8.7Monthly billing at $5 is lower than most rivals, but the long term price of $8.75 ranks 97 of 112. |
| Offer | 9.0Extras add vpn and password manager, a 30 day trial and a 60 day money-back window. | 9.1Higher |
| Privacy | 9.8Higher | 9.1 |
Choosing between them
Pick Avira if cost, privacy, and money-back period matter most.
Pick Qustodio if platforms matter most.
Licences and countries
| Country | Avira | Qustodio |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Germany | Spain |
Sources behind this comparison
Avira
- avira.com: 12 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- e-shop.avira.com: 5 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- en.wikipedia.org: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Qustodio
- qustodio.com: 15 facts, checked September 26, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Avira | Qustodio |
|---|---|---|
| Parental control apps | 9 of 59 | 14 of 59 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Avira | Qustodio |
|---|---|---|
| Features | No logs, Streaming, Travel | Not confirmed |
| Audience | Not confirmed | Business |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Legal entity | Avira Operations GmbH | Qustodio Technologies S.L. |
| Headquarters | Germany | Spain |
| Founded | 1986Lower | 2010 |
| Support channels | Help centre, Community | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Privacy tools
| Fact | Avira | Qustodio |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Free plan limits | 500 MB/month data (Phantom VPN free) | Not confirmed |
| Logging policy | Strict no-logs policy; browsing activity not tracked and data not sold to third parties | Not confirmed |
| Open source | No | Not confirmed |
| Privacy tool type | Ad blocker, Browser | Not confirmed |
Password managers
| Fact | Avira | Qustodio |
|---|---|---|
| Security audit | AV-TEST and AV-Comparatives test certifications, antivirus products only (2020) | Not confirmed |
| Encryption | 256-bit encryption, bank-grade | Not confirmed |
Parental controls
| Fact | Avira | Qustodio |
|---|---|---|
| Yearly price | Not confirmed | $59.95 to $104.95 |
Identity protection
| Fact | Avira | Qustodio |
|---|---|---|
| Free trial length | 30 days | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Avira | Qustodio | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devices | 5below the median | from 5below the median | 10 |
| Server countries | 36below the median | Not confirmed | 60 |
| Renewal price | €87.95above the median | Not confirmed | €69.99 |
| Money-back period | 60 dayshighest quarter | 30 daysat the median | 30 days |
| Longest plan (months) | 12 monthsat the median | 12 monthsat the median | 12 months |
Median across 142 listed providers.
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)
Qustodio
Pros
- The feature set is screen time, web filter and location, so time limits, filtering and location sit in one subscription.
- Coverage starts at from 5 devices, with apps listed for Windows, Android and iOS.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre, giving phone and email alongside a help centre.
Cons
- The long term price of $8.75 sits above the site median of €3.97, so Premium monthly billing at $5 is the cheaper route.
- The Qustodio Premium yearly figure runs $59.95 to $104.95 while coverage starts at from 5 devices, so the bill tracks the device count.
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.
Qustodio
Who it suits
- Parents who want time limits, filtering and location tracking on a chosen set of home devices.
- Schools and other organisations, since the stated audience is business and coverage starts at from 5 devices.
- Households that start on $5 monthly billing before committing to the yearly plan.
Who should look elsewhere
- Apple Inc., at $0.99 a month, is the cheaper pick for light browsing protection rather than child controls.
- Sinew Software Systems, at $1.99 a month, serves password storage rather than a child's screen time.
- ESET Brasil, covering 3 to 25 devices, suits households that want general protection wider than parental controls.
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
Qustodio
Current offer
Free trial
Free account with trial of Premium parental control features
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.
Qustodio
How much is Qustodio Premium each month?+
Monthly billing for Premium sits at $5, and it is the easiest way to test the filters before signing up for a longer term. The annual figure is quoted as $59.95 to $104.95, so the total moves with the number of devices and the term chosen.
What does the long-term plan work out at?+
The long term price is $8.75, and the longest plan runs for 12 months. Paying month to month at $5 is the more flexible choice, since Qustodio places 97 of 112 brands on that measure.
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