Updated September 28, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
Avira vs Trend Micro
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Avira |  Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| First-year price | €47.95 | $74.95 |
| Devices | 5 | 3 to 10Higher |
| Platforms | Windows, Mac, Android, iOS | Windows, MacOS, Chrome OS, Android, iOS |
| Extras | VPN, Password manager | VPN, Password manager, Parental controlsCovers more |
| Renewal price | €87.95 | Not confirmed |
| Money-back period | 60 days | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Free version (Yes).
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Key differences
- Trend Micro scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.2.
- Devices is higher at Trend Micro: 3 to 10 vs 5.
- Platforms: only Avira offers Mac.
- Platforms: only Trend Micro offers MacOS, Chrome OS.
- Extras: only Trend Micro offers Parental controls.
- Support channels: only Trend Micro offers Chat, Phone.
- Founded is lower at Avira: 1986 vs 1988.
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.
Trend Micro
Trend Micro packs antivirus, a VPN, a password manager and parental controls into a single subscription, which suits households that prefer a single bill. Maximum Security covers 3 to 10 and costs $74.95 in the first year, above the €49.95 median on this site.
Score breakdown
| Area | Avira | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1Monthly billing sits at €5.95, and renewal at €87.95 outweighs the lower entry price. | 9.1Maximum Security runs $74.95 in the first year, above the €49.95 median while the Trend Micro VPN term price of $29.95 sits under €3.97. |
| Offer | 9.0Extras add vpn and password manager, a 30 day trial and a 60 day money-back window. | 9.5Higher |
| Privacy | 9.8Higher | 9.6 |
Side by side, item by item
| Extras | Avira | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| VPN | Yes | Yes |
| Password manager | Yes | Yes |
| Parental controls | No | Yes |
Also worth a look
ESET Brasil has devices at 1 to 25, against 5 for Avira and 3 to 10 for Trend Micro.
ESET Brasil reviewHow they place
| Ranking | Avira | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| VPNs | 27 of 232 | 21 of 232 |
| Antivirus software | 18 of 92 | 16 of 92 |
| Password managers | 18 of 69 | 15 of 69 |
| Identity theft protection | 16 of 117 | 13 of 117 |
| Privacy tools | 25 of 280 | 20 of 280 |
| Parental control apps | 12 of 59 | 10 of 59 |
| Free VPNs | 23 of 189 | 17 of 189 |
| Free antivirus | 14 of 62 | 12 of 62 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Avira | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Legal entity | Avira Operations GmbH | Trend Micro Incorporated |
| Headquarters | Germany | Japan |
| Founded | 1986Lower | 1988 |
| Support channels | Help centre, Community | Chat, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
VPN
| Fact | Avira | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | €5.95 | $4.17 to $5.83 |
| Long-term plan price | €4.00 | $29.95 |
| Server countries | 36 | Not confirmed |
| Features | No logs, Streaming, TravelCovers more | Streaming |
| Audience | Not confirmed | Business |
| Jurisdiction | DE | JP |
| Features | Kill switch | Screen time, Web filter |
| Streaming services | Streaming services (vendor claim: unblocks access to geo restricted services) | Streaming |
| Owner | Gen Digital Inc. | Trend Micro Incorporated |
| Longest plan (months) | 12 months | 12 months |
Privacy tools
| Fact | Avira | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan limits | 500 MB/month data (Phantom VPN free) | Free standalone tools and apps only (HouseCall scanner, Deepfake Inspector, Password Generator); full multi-device protection requires a paid subscription |
| Logging policy | Strict no-logs policy; browsing activity not tracked and data not sold to third parties | Collects information you provide plus certain information automatically from your devices; per-product data collection disclosure with opt-out |
| Open source | No | Not confirmed |
| Privacy tool type | Ad blocker, Browser | Not confirmed |
Password managers
| Fact | Avira | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Yearly price | Not confirmed | $74.95 |
Identity protection
| Fact | Avira | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance amount | Not confirmed | $1,000,000 |
| Free trial length | 30 daysHigher | 7 days |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Avira | Trend Micro | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renewal price | €87.95below the median | Not confirmed | €93.48 |
| Devices | 5below the median | 3 to 10at 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)
Trend Micro
Pros
- Free utilities are on offer, with a scanner, a deepfake inspector and a password generator
- The subscription adds a VPN, a password manager and parental controls to the antivirus core
- Maximum Security runs on Windows, macOS and Chrome OS and covers 3 to 10
Cons
- Maximum Security at $74.95 for the first year sits above the €49.95 site median
- The free plan limits cover single-purpose utilities only, so a household needs a paid plan for full protection
- The logging policy holds what you supply plus some data read automatically from your device, with an opt-out per product
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.
Trend Micro
Who it suits
- Households mixing desktop and mobile across Windows, macOS and Chrome OS
- Parents wanting screen time and web filtering in the same subscription
- People after protection and a VPN together, a pairing 97.1% of the brands here offer
Who should look elsewhere
- Apple Inc., when the devices in the household are Apple hardware
- Comodo (Xcitium), whose free edition reaches 50
- ESET Brasil, whose 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
Trend Micro
Current offer
First period offer
Maximum Security 5 devices 12 months, 29% off first year: USD 74.95 instead of USD 104.95
Introductory purchase price valid for the first term of a new subscription; renews each year at the then-current subscription renewal price; pricing subject to change
Source, checked September 26, 2026
First period offer
Internet Security 3 devices 12 months, 29% off first year: USD 59.95 instead of USD 83.95
Introductory purchase price valid for the first term of a new subscription; renews each year at the then-current subscription renewal price; pricing subject to change
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Avira | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | No | Yes |
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| Brazil | No | Yes |
| Canada | No | Yes |
| Denmark | No | Yes |
| Egypt | No | Yes |
| Finland | No | Yes |
8 of 39 countries where either is available.
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.
Trend Micro
What does the first year of Maximum Security cost?+
Maximum Security lists $74.95 for the first year, and the same figure appears as the yearly price of $74.95 on that plan. That sits above the €49.95 median first-year price across the brands compared here.
How many devices does a subscription cover?+
Maximum Security covers 3 to 10 depending on the plan, which reaches the 10 upper quartile for device counts among the brands here. A larger household would look at a higher tier rather than this range.
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