Avira (Gen Digital) review
Updated September 28, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
Avira (Gen Digital) suits readers who want a free tier or a short-term plan from a long-established security vendor, not readers shopping on server spread. VPN Pro costs €5.95 a month, with server coverage across 36 countries.
Key facts
- Best for
- A low-cost VPN and antivirus bundle from an established German vendor
- Monthly price
- €5.95 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Long-term plan price
- €4.00 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Devices
- 1 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Server countries
- 36 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Renewal price
- €4.00 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Money-back period
- 60 days (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Jurisdiction
- DE (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Features
- Kill-switch (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Streaming services
- Streaming services (vendor claim: unblocks access to geo-restricted services) (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Platforms
- Windows, MacOS, Android, iOS (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Owner
- Gen Digital Inc. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Longest plan (months)
- 12 months (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Avira Holding GmbH (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Headquarters
- Germany (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Founded
- 1986 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Phone, Help-centre, Community (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Features
- No logs, Streaming, Travel
- Pricing model
- Free
- Official website
- avira.com
Antivirus
- First-year price
- €47.95 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Renewal price
- €4.00 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Devices
- 1 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Platforms
- Windows, MacOS, Android, iOS (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Free version
- Yes (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Extras
- VPN, Password-manager (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Money-back period
- 60 days (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Avira Holding GmbH (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Headquarters
- Germany (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Founded
- 1986 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Phone, Help-centre, Community (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Pricing model
- Free
Password managers
- Free plan
- Yes (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Platforms
- Windows, MacOS, Android, iOS (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Security audit
- AV-TEST and AV-Comparatives test certifications, antivirus products only (2020) (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Encryption
- 256-bit encryption, bank-grade (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Features
- Kill-switch (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Avira Holding GmbH (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Headquarters
- Germany (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Founded
- 1986 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Phone, Help-centre, Community (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Pricing model
- Free
Apps and profiles
- Get the app
- App StoreGoogle Play
Pros and cons
Pros
- Free plan on the password manager and a free version of the antivirus, plus a free VPN model
- VPN Pro carries a 60 day money-back guarantee
- Password manager protection uses 256-bit encryption, bank-grade in the same bundle
- VPN Pro lists streaming, travel and a kill switch, with no-logs claimed by the vendor
Cons
- One device at a time on the VPN checkout, below the 8 for VPN plans
- Server spread of 36 countries trails the 46.5 across VPN plans
Who it suits
- Readers who want a free VPN or free antivirus tier to start with
- People already inside the Gen Digital security bundle
- Travelers who mainly need a working connection, not a wide server choice
Who should look elsewhere
- Apple Inc. if you want a much lower monthly outlay from Apple services
- ESET Brasil if you need a wider device allowance than a single connection
- Sinew Software Systems if broad device coverage matters more than antivirus features
How Avira (Gen Digital) compares
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Where Avira (Gen Digital) is available
- Available
- Everywhere except Belarus, Cuba, India, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
What does the Avira VPN cost each month?+
VPN Pro is €5.95 on the monthly subscription and €4.00 on the longest plan, which runs 12 months. The renewal price matches the long-term figure, so the annual rate is the one to watch. A free plan is also available.
How many devices can use the Avira VPN at once?+
The VPN checkout lists 1 device at a time, well under the 8 for VPN plans. Households with several phones and laptops will need a plan with a wider device allowance than this one.
How many countries does the Avira VPN reach?+
VPN Pro covers 36 server countries, which sits below the 46.5 for VPN plans. Avira lists travel as a use case, and streaming access is a vendor claim about unblocking geo-restricted services rather than a measured result.
What privacy features does the Avira VPN include?+
Avira lists a no-logs approach, streaming and travel as VPN features, plus a kill switch among its protection options. Streaming access is the vendor's own claim about unblocking geo-restricted services. Support runs on email, phone and help centre.
Who owns Avira and which law applies?+
The owner is Gen Digital Inc., and the legal entity shown on the checkout is Avira Holding GmbH, registered in Germany. Avira was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Germany, so a long operating history sits behind the VPN.
Is there a money-back period?+
VPN Pro carries a 60 day money-back guarantee. The listed monthly checkout price is quoted with money-back terms switched off, so the guarantee sits with the longer plans rather than that month-to-month entry point.
Can I get Avira at no cost?+
Yes on both fronts. The password manager has a free plan, and a free version of the antivirus is listed as well. Avira also runs a free VPN model, so a paid subscription is optional for readers who only need the basics.
Sources
- e-shop.avira.com/checkout checked September 26, 2026
Backs: First-year price
“Avira Prime (max. 5 devices) Yearly subscription EUR 47.95”
- e-shop.avira.com/checkout checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Devices, Monthly price
“1 device / monthly subscription”
- e-shop.avira.com/checkout checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Jurisdiction, Legal entity, Long-term plan price, Longest plan (months), Renewal price
“The purchase agreement for this order is exclusively between you and Avira Holding GmbH”
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avira checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Founded
“Founded Germany (1986)”
- avira.com checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Extras
“Anonymizes and secures your surfing with unlimited VPN; Generates unique & strong passwords”
- avira.com/en/buy-antivirus checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Free version
“Avira Free Antivirus is available at no charge.”
- avira.com/en/company-awards checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Security audit
“Our antivirus protection achieved full marks in AV-TEST”
- avira.com/en/free-vpn checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Pricing model, Platforms
“Avira Phantom VPN Free 500 MB/month”
- avira.com/en/password-manager checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Encryption, Free plan
“256-bit encryption - Protect all your passwords with bank-grade security.”
- avira.com/en/vpn-pro checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Features, Features, Headquarters, Money-back period, Owner, Server countries, Streaming services, Support channels
“Avira has a no-log policy and doesn't know what websites you visit”
Compiled from 10 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: No-logs audit.