Updated September 28, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
Avira vs Opera
Where Avira and Opera differ
| Compare |  Avira |  Opera |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | €5.95 | $8 |
| Long-term plan price | €4.00 | $4 |
| Devices | 5 | 6Higher |
| Server countries | 36 | 48Higher |
| Money-back period | 60 daysHigher | 30 days |
| Jurisdiction | DE | NO |
| Platforms | Windows, Mac, Android, iOS | Windows, MacOS, Linux, Chromebook, Android, iOS |
| Owner | Gen Digital Inc. | Opera Norway AS |
| No-logs audit | Not confirmed | Deloitte 2024 |
| Renewal price | €87.95 | Not confirmed |
| Protocols | Not confirmed | Lightway |
| Features | Kill switch | 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
- Devices is higher at Opera: 6 vs 5.
- Server countries is higher at Opera: 48 vs 36.
- Platforms: only Avira offers Mac.
- Platforms: only Opera offers MacOS, Linux, Chromebook.
- Support channels: only Opera offers Email, Chat.
- Money-back period is higher at Avira: 60 days vs 30 days.
- Founded is lower at Avira: 1986 vs 1995.
- Features: only Avira offers Streaming.
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.
Opera
Opera packs a browser, an ad blocker and a free built-in VPN into a single download, which suits everyday browsing on a budget. VPN Pro costs $8 a month and falls to $4 a month on its 12 month term, and the free plan keeps the VPN included.
Score breakdown
| Area | Avira | Opera |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1HigherMonthly billing sits at €5.95, and renewal at €87.95 outweighs the lower entry price. | 9.0Entry price of $8 sits high among the 131 brands compared on price from, with an ad supported free plan underneath it. |
| Offer | 9.0Extras add vpn and password manager, a 30 day trial and a 60 day money-back window. | 9.1Higher |
| Privacy | 9.8 | 9.9Higher |
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
Opera
- opera.com: 16 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- blogs.opera.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Avira | Opera |
|---|---|---|
| VPNs | 27 of 232 | 28 of 232 |
| Privacy tools | 25 of 280 | 27 of 280 |
| Ad blockers and private DNS | 13 of 63 | 14 of 63 |
| Private browsers and search engines | 8 of 55 | 9 of 55 |
| Free VPNs | 23 of 189 | 24 of 189 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Avira | Opera |
|---|---|---|
| Features | No logs, Streaming, TravelCovers more | No logs, Travel |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Legal entity | Avira Operations GmbH | Opera Norway AS |
| Headquarters | Germany | Norway |
| Founded | 1986Lower | 1995 |
| Support channels | Help centre, Community | Email, Chat, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
Privacy tools
| Fact | Avira | Opera |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Not confirmed | $8 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan limits | 500 MB/month data (Phantom VPN free) | Free of charge, ad-supported; free built-in VPN and AI chat included |
| Logging policy | Strict no-logs policy; browsing activity not tracked and data not sold to third parties | Built-in free VPN and VPN Pro are no-log; Opera collects usage and ad-related data but states it does not log or store full browsing history |
| Open source | No | Not confirmed |
| Privacy tool type | Ad blocker, Browser | Browser, Ad blocker |
Password managers
| Fact | Avira | Opera |
|---|---|---|
| Security audit | AV-TEST and AV-Comparatives test certifications, antivirus products only (2020) | Not confirmed |
| Encryption | 256-bit encryption, bank-grade | Not confirmed |
Identity protection
| Fact | Avira | Opera |
|---|---|---|
| Free trial length | 30 days | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Avira | Opera | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devices | 5below the median | 6below the median | 10 |
| Server countries | 36below the median | 48below the median | 62 |
| 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 139 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)
Opera
Pros
- The free plan costs nothing, is ad supported, and still carries the built-in VPN and AI chat.
- Both the free VPN and VPN Pro are no-log, and the free browser VPN no-log claim was audited by Deloitte 2024.
- VPN Pro reaches 48 server countries over Lightway, with 6 devices covered.
Cons
- The free plan is ad supported, and Opera collects usage and ad related data, so ads sit in the mix alongside the free VPN.
- VPN Pro covers 6 devices, near the lower end of a site range of 1 to 50.
- The $8 entry price leaves Opera at 73 of 131 brands on price from.
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.
Opera
Who it suits
- People who want a browser with the VPN already inside it and left on at no cost.
- Readers who weigh an audited no-log claim highly, with Deloitte 2024 on record for the free browser VPN.
- Households that want the same tools across Windows, macOS and Linux.
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers after an email hiding tool on its own: Apple Hide My Email starts at $0.99.
- Readers who want a data removal subscription instead, where EasyOptOuts starts at $19.99.
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
Opera
Current offer
Free trial
VPN Pro free trial: 7 days
Offered at Opera's discretion; unless cancelled before the trial ends the payment method is charged for the selected subscription period
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.
Opera
How much does VPN Pro cost?+
VPN Pro opens at $8, and the monthly rate is $8. The longest term runs 12 months. On price from, Opera sits 73 of 131 brands, so entry price is its weakest cost point.
What does the free plan include?+
The free plan costs nothing and shows ads, and it keeps the built-in VPN along with AI chat. The features listed for the free tier are no logs and travel, and the pricing model is free.
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