Updated September 28, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
Avira vs Keeper
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Avira |  Keeper |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Windows, Mac, Android, iOS | Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Web app, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Opera |
| Security audit | AV-TEST and AV-Comparatives test certifications, antivirus products only (2020) | SOC 2 Type 2 and SOC 3, ISO 27001/27017/27018, FedRAMP High, GovRAMP, FIPS 140-3, quarterly third-party penetration testing |
| Encryption | 256-bit encryption, bank-grade | 256-bit AES with elliptic-curve cryptography, zero-knowledge record-level encryption on device, PBKDF2 1,000,000 iterations, TLS 1.3 |
| Features | Kill switch | TOTP |
| Family plan | Not confirmed | 5 private vaults, 10 GB file storage |
| Passkeys | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not confirmed |
| Zero-knowledge encryption | Not confirmed | Yes |
Same on both: Free plan (Yes).
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Key differences
- Keeper scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.2.
- Platforms: only Avira offers Mac.
- Platforms: only Keeper offers MacOS, Linux, Web app.
- Support channels: only Keeper offers Email, Chat, Phone.
- Features: only Avira offers Kill switch.
- Features: only Keeper offers TOTP.
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.
Keeper
Keeper suits readers who want a password manager they can open on a free plan and grow into later, with passkeys, on-device encryption that keeps records unreadable to the provider, and a family plan that covers 5 private vaults, 10 GB file storage.
Score breakdown
| Area | Avira | Keeper |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1Monthly billing sits at €5.95, and renewal at €87.95 outweighs the lower entry price. | 9.3Higher |
| Offer | 9.0Extras add vpn and password manager, a 30 day trial and a 60 day money-back window. | 9.6Higher |
| Privacy | 9.8Higher | 9.3 |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Avira | Keeper |
|---|---|---|
| Password managers | 18 of 69 | 12 of 69 |
| Privacy tools | 25 of 280 | 66 of 280 |
| Authenticator apps | 15 of 55 | 9 of 55 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Avira | Keeper |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Legal entity | Avira Operations GmbH | Keeper Security, Inc. |
| Headquarters | Germany | United States |
| Founded | 1986 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Help centre, Community | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
VPN
| Fact | Avira | Keeper |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | €5.95 | Not confirmed |
| Long-term plan price | €4.00 | Not confirmed |
| Devices | 5 | Not confirmed |
| Server countries | 36 | Not confirmed |
| Features | No logs, Streaming, Travel | Not confirmed |
| Renewal price | €87.95 | Not confirmed |
| Money-back period | 60 days | Not confirmed |
| Jurisdiction | DE | US |
| Streaming services | Streaming services (vendor claim: unblocks access to geo restricted services) | Not confirmed |
| Owner | Gen Digital Inc. | Not confirmed |
| Longest plan (months) | 12 months | Not confirmed |
Privacy tools
| Fact | Avira | Keeper |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Privacy tool type | Ad blocker, Browser | Not confirmed |
Identity protection
| Fact | Avira | Keeper |
|---|---|---|
| Free trial length | 30 days | Not confirmed |
Encrypted storage
| Fact | Avira | Keeper |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance certifications | Not confirmed | SOC 2 Type 2, SOC 3, ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, FedRAMP High, GovRAMP Authorized, FIPS 140 3 |
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)
Keeper
Pros
- A free plan is included, and most managers in this comparison offer one too (72.3%).
- Records are encrypted on the device using AES with elliptic-curve cryptography, so a stored vault stays unreadable to the provider, and TLS covers traffic in transit.
- Coverage spans Windows, macOS and Linux, so one vault reaches desktop, mobile, browser extension and web app.
Cons
- The service runs under Keeper Security, Inc. and US terms, which readers in other legal regimes should weigh before storing sensitive logins.
- Phone and chat support are less common than email and help centres in this comparison, at 41.1% and 34.4% of brands, though Keeper's email, chat and phone includes both.
- Shared allowances stop at 5 private vaults, 10 GB file storage, so a household that stores a lot of files needs a bigger tier than the family plan.
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.
Keeper
Who it suits
- Readers who want to try a password manager on a free plan before paying for anything.
- Households that need separate private vaults plus shared file storage, which is what 5 private vaults, 10 GB file storage sets out.
- People who want to reach help through email, chat and phone, including live chat and phone.
Who should look elsewhere
- People who want one ecosystem for everything, since Apple's iOS, iPadOS and macOS covers its own devices and nothing else.
- Teams that need Windows Server coverage, since Windows, Windows Server and macOS lists it and Keeper's Windows, macOS and Linux does not.
- Readers who expect every manager in the comparison to hand out a free plan, since Total Password has none while Keeper does.
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.
Keeper
Does Keeper have a free plan?+
Yes. Keeper offers a free plan, and so do most managers in this comparison (72.3%). The free tier shows how the vault behaves with your own accounts, while the paid family plan is where 5 private vaults, 10 GB file storage comes in.
What kind of prices do these password managers sit in?+
Across the brands compared here, monthly plans run as low as €0.87 and as high as €63.95, while longer terms sit between €0.73 and €99. A median long-term price of €3.97 shows where a multi-year commitment usually lands.
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