Updated September 28, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
Avira vs Surfshark One (Antivirus)
Where Avira and Surfshark One (Antivirus) differ
| Compare |  Avira |  Surfshark One (Antivirus) |
|---|---|---|
| First-year price | €47.95Lower | €75.33 |
| Platforms | Windows, Mac, Android, iOS | Windows, MacOS, Android |
| Free version | YesHas it | No |
| Extras | VPN, Password managerCovers more | VPN |
| Renewal price | €87.95 | Not confirmed |
| Money-back period | 60 days | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Devices (5).
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Key differences
- Avira scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 8.5.
- First-year price is lower at Avira: €47.95 vs €75.33.
- Platforms: only Avira offers Mac, iOS.
- Platforms: only Surfshark One (Antivirus) offers MacOS.
- Free version: only Avira.
- Extras: only Avira offers Password manager.
- Support channels: only Avira offers Community.
- Support channels: only Surfshark One (Antivirus) offers Email, Chat.
- Founded is lower at Avira: 1986 vs 2018.
- Pricing model: only Avira offers Free.
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.
Surfshark One (Antivirus)
Surfshark One puts antivirus and a VPN in the same subscription, which separates it from the plans next to it. It suits households that want one bill across a few devices, with a first-year price of €75.33 and a monthly option at €2.49.
Score breakdown
| Area | Avira | Surfshark One (Antivirus) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1HigherMonthly billing sits at €5.95, and renewal at €87.95 outweighs the lower entry price. | 8.4 |
| Offer | 9.0HigherExtras add vpn and password manager, a 30 day trial and a 60 day money-back window. | 8.9Extras list a VPN, cover runs to 5 devices on Windows, macOS and Android, and a trial of 7 days is offered. |
| Privacy | 9.8Higher | 8.1 |
By the numbers
| Fact | Avira | Surfshark One (Antivirus) |
|---|---|---|
| First-year price | €47.95 | €75.33 |
| Devices | 5 | 5 |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Avira | Surfshark One (Antivirus) |
|---|---|---|
| Antivirus software | 18 of 92 | 11 of 92 |
| Identity theft protection | 16 of 117 | 9 of 117 |
| Privacy tools | 25 of 280 | 9 of 280 |
| Ad blockers and private DNS | 13 of 63 | 8 of 63 |
| Private browsers and search engines | 8 of 55 | 5 of 55 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Avira | Surfshark One (Antivirus) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free | Budget |
| Legal entity | Avira Operations GmbH | Surfshark B.V. |
| Headquarters | Germany | Netherlands |
| Founded | 1986Lower | 2018 |
| Support channels | Help centre, Community | Email, Chat, Help centre |
VPN
| Fact | Avira | Surfshark One (Antivirus) |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | €5.95 | €2.49Lower |
| Long-term plan price | €4.00 | Not confirmed |
| Server countries | 36 | Not confirmed |
| Features | No logs, Streaming, Travel | Not confirmed |
| Jurisdiction | DE | NL |
| Protocols | Not confirmed | Doh |
| Features | Kill switch | Not confirmed |
| 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 | Surfshark One (Antivirus) |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | YesHas it | No |
| Free plan limits | 500 MB/month data (Phantom VPN free) | 7-day free trial, 3 devices |
| Logging policy | Strict no-logs policy; browsing activity not tracked and data not sold to third parties | No-logs policy, independently verified by Deloitte in 2023 and 2025; RAM-only server network |
| Open source | No | Not confirmed |
| Privacy tool type | Ad blocker, Browser | Private dns, Ad blocker, Search |
Password managers
| Fact | Avira | Surfshark One (Antivirus) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Surfshark One (Antivirus) |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance amount | Not confirmed | $1,000,000 |
| Free trial length | 30 daysHigher | 7 days |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Avira | Surfshark One (Antivirus) | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-year price | €47.95below the median | €75.33above the median | €65.88 |
| Renewal price | €87.95below the median | Not confirmed | €93.48 |
| Devices | 5below the median | 5below the median | 10 |
| Money-back period | 60 dayshighest quarter | Not confirmed | 30 days |
Median across 51 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)
Surfshark One (Antivirus)
Pros
- Extras include a VPN, so protection and privacy arrive on one subscription (vpn)
- Covers 5 devices on Windows, macOS and Android
- A trial of 7 days lets you test the paid tier first
Cons
- No free version, so a subscription is the only way to run the protection
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre, with no phone line among them
- 5 devices sits under the group median of 7
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.
Surfshark One (Antivirus)
Who it suits
- Readers who already pay for a VPN and want malware protection on the same bill
- Households that fit within 5 covered devices
- People who want one subscription across security tools rather than several separate buys
Who should look elsewhere
- Apple Inc. users, who get security features across iOS, iPadOS and macOS from the operating system itself
- Comodo (Xcitium) users who need room for 50 devices on a single plan
- ESET Brasil readers after a different first-year quote, since its first-year price is BRL 64.22
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
Surfshark One (Antivirus)
Current offer
First period offer
Surfshark One 24-month plan with 3 extra months: EUR 75.33 for the first 27 months (Save 85%)
Surfshark One plan on the 24-month term; Starter EUR 67.23 and One+ EUR 121.23 also discounted; VAT may apply
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Free trial
Free trial: 7 days free
Free trial limited to 3 devices; 30-day money-back guarantee if you subscribe after the trial
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.
Surfshark One (Antivirus)
What does Surfshark One cost at the start and after renewal?+
The first-year price is €75.33, and the monthly option is listed at €2.49. Set the opening figure against the group median of €49.95. What a renewal costs depends on the checkout terms, so the total shown at the point of payment is the figure to check.
Does the plan include a VPN or is that bought separately?+
A VPN is bundled into the same plan and listed among the extras, so antivirus and privacy cover arrive on one subscription rather than two. That bundling is what separates this offer from antivirus sold on its own. Around 97.1% of the products in this group also bundle a VPN.
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