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Updated September 28, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team

Avira (Gen Digital) vs Bitdefender

Avira (Gen Digital) scores 9.1 and Bitdefender 9.0 out of 10. Compare their differences and shared features below.
Avira (Gen Digital)

Avira (Gen Digital)

Higher score in this comparison

9.1/10
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Bitdefender

Bitdefender

9.0/10
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What sets them apart

Avira (Gen Digital) vs Bitdefender
CompareAvira (Gen Digital)Avira (Gen Digital)ReviewVisitVisitBitdefenderBitdefenderReviewVisitVisit
Devices110Higher
Server countries36from 100
Money-back period60 daysHigher30 days
FeaturesKill switchSplit tunnelling
Streaming servicesStreaming services (vendor claim: unblocks access to geo restricted services)Unblocks your favorite streaming sites
PlatformsWindows, MacOS, Android, iOSWindows, Mac, iOS, Android
Monthly price€5.95Not confirmed
Long-term plan price€4.00Not confirmed
Renewal price€4.00Not confirmed
JurisdictionDENot confirmed
ProtocolsNot confirmedWireGuard, Hydra
OwnerGen Digital Inc.Not confirmed
Longest plan (months)12 monthsNot confirmed

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Key differences

  • Avira (Gen Digital) scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 9.0.
  • Devices is higher at Bitdefender: 10 vs 1.
  • Features: only Avira (Gen Digital) offers Kill switch.
  • Features: only Bitdefender offers Split tunnelling.
  • Streaming services: only Avira (Gen Digital) offers Streaming services (vendor claim: unblocks access to geo restricted services).
  • Streaming services: only Bitdefender offers Unblocks your favorite streaming sites.
  • Platforms: only Avira (Gen Digital) offers MacOS.
  • Platforms: only Bitdefender offers Mac.
  • Support channels: only Avira (Gen Digital) offers Phone, Community.
  • Support channels: only Bitdefender offers Chat.

Our verdict on each

Avira (Gen Digital)

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.

Read the full Avira (Gen Digital) review

Bitdefender

Bitdefender suits business users who want a VPN and a password manager from one vendor, with 10 devices on the standard plan. An overall score of 7.5 points to steady value: a budget model, a money back window, and core features like no-logs operation and split tunnelling.

Read the full Bitdefender review

Score breakdown

Avira (Gen Digital) vs Bitdefender
AreaAvira (Gen Digital)Bitdefender
Cost9.1The renewal price is €4.00 against €3.97 for the field, and the first-year antivirus price is €47.95.Not confirmed
Offer8.6A free VPN tier, a free antivirus version, a free password manager plan, and support on email, phone and help centre.8.9HigherBundled extras and a refund window carry the offer: vpn and password manager alongside a 30 money back period on one vendor.
Privacy9.9Higher9.4

Which one suits you

Pick Avira (Gen Digital) if privacy and money-back period matter most.

Pick Bitdefender if offer and devices matter most.

Where they rank in our lists

Avira (Gen Digital) vs Bitdefender
RankingAvira (Gen Digital)Bitdefender
VPNs30 of 23236 of 232
Antivirus software18 of 9321 of 93
Free antivirus12 of 6214 of 62

The numbers side by side

Avira (Gen Digital) vs Bitdefender
FactAvira (Gen Digital)Bitdefender
Devices110
Server countries36from 100
Money-back period60 days30 days

Every fact side by side

Avira (Gen Digital) vs Bitdefender
FactAvira (Gen Digital)Bitdefender
FeaturesNo logs, Streaming, TravelCovers moreNo logs, Streaming
AudienceNot confirmedBusiness
Pricing modelFreeBudget
Legal entityAvira Holding GmbHNot confirmed
HeadquartersGermanyRomania
Founded1986Lower2001
Support channelsEmail, Phone, Help centre, CommunityEmail, Chat, Help centre

Antivirus

Avira (Gen Digital) vs Bitdefender
FactAvira (Gen Digital)Bitdefender
First-year price€47.95Not confirmed
Free versionYesYes
ExtrasVPN, Password managerVPN, Password manager

Password managers

Avira (Gen Digital) vs Bitdefender
FactAvira (Gen Digital)Bitdefender
Free planYesHas itNo
Family planNot confirmedFamily pack, up to 15 devices
Security auditAV-TEST and AV-Comparatives test certifications, antivirus products only (2020)Not confirmed
Encryption256-bit encryption, bank-gradeEnd-to-end encryption

Identity protection

Avira (Gen Digital) vs Bitdefender
FactAvira (Gen Digital)Bitdefender
Credit bureaus monitoredNot confirmed1
Insurance amountNot confirmed$1,000,000

Where each stands against the rest

Avira (Gen Digital) vs Bitdefender
FactAvira (Gen Digital)BitdefenderMedian
Monthly price€5.95below the medianNot confirmed€7.99
Long-term plan price€4.00above the medianNot confirmed€3.99
Devices1lowest quarter10at the median10
Server countries36below the medianfrom 100highest quarter60
Renewal price€4.00lowest quarterNot confirmed€69.99
Money-back period60 dayshighest quarter30 daysat the median30 days

Median across 134 listed providers.

Pros and cons

Avira (Gen Digital)

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

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

Bitdefender

Pros

  • Server coverage of from 100 running modern protocols: WireGuard and Hydra.
  • 10 devices on the standard VPN plan, and the Family pack, up to 15 devices for larger households.
  • No-logs operation is one of the named features: no logs and streaming.

Cons

  • Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, with written help rather than a phone line.
  • The 10 device allowance is narrower than Norton's 10 to 20.
  • The audience is listed as business rather than general consumers: business.

Who each suits

Avira (Gen Digital)

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

Bitdefender

Who it suits

  • Small teams that want a VPN and a password manager under one vendor (vpn and password manager).
  • Readers who want a no-logs VPN with streaming unblocking (no logs and streaming, Unblocks your favorite streaming sites).
  • Mixed-device households running Windows, Mac and iOS across laptops and phones.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Norton, whose device allowances of 10 to 20 suit larger households.
  • Surfshark, for readers who want a VPN only subscription rather than the vpn and password manager bundle.
  • ESET Brasil, for protection plans running to 3 to 25 devices.

Current offers

Avira (Gen Digital)

Current offer

  • Free trial

    Try for 1 month: 1 month

    Payment method required; paid monthly subscription starts when the trial ends unless cancelled

    Source, checked September 26, 2026

  • First period offer

    45% off Avira Prime: 45% off

    Site-wide offer banner on Avira product pages; subscription automatically renews

    Source, checked September 26, 2026

Bitdefender

Current offer

  • Free trial

    Free trial of Bitdefender Premium VPN: 7 days free

    no credit card required

    Source, checked September 26, 2026

Questions about each

Avira (Gen Digital)

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.

Bitdefender

How many devices does a Bitdefender subscription cover?+

The standard VPN plan covers 10 devices at the same time. Larger households can take the Family pack, up to 15 devices, which stretches one account across more hardware. Apps run on Windows, Mac and iOS, so the device count is about simultaneous connections rather than which platform you use.

Which platforms does Bitdefender support?+

Bitdefender apps run on Windows, Mac and iOS, covering the usual desktop and phone mix. The same account spans those platforms, so a household with laptops and handsets is covered without separate plans. Split tunnelling is listed as a VPN feature, letting one device route only some traffic through the tunnel: split tunnelling.

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