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Updated September 28, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team

Avira (Gen Digital) vs Kaspersky

Avira (Gen Digital) scores 9.1 and Kaspersky 9.1 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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Kaspersky

Kaspersky

9.1/10
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What sets them apart

Avira (Gen Digital) vs Kaspersky
CompareAvira (Gen Digital)Avira (Gen Digital)ReviewVisitVisitKasperskyKasperskyReviewVisitVisit
Devices110Higher
Server countries3693Higher
Money-back period60 daysHigher30 days
JurisdictionDECH
FeaturesKill switchKill switch, Split tunnellingCovers more
Streaming servicesStreaming services (vendor claim: unblocks access to geo restricted services)Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+
Monthly price€5.95Not confirmed
Long-term plan price€4.00Not confirmed
Renewal price€4.00Not confirmed
ProtocolsNot confirmedWireGuard
OwnerGen Digital Inc.Not confirmed
Longest plan (months)12 monthsNot confirmed

Same on both: Platforms (Windows, MacOS, Android, iOS).

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Key differences

  • Devices is higher at Kaspersky: 10 vs 1.
  • Server countries is higher at Kaspersky: 93 vs 36.
  • Features: only Kaspersky offers Split tunnelling.
  • Streaming services: only Avira (Gen Digital) offers Streaming services (vendor claim: unblocks access to geo restricted services).
  • Streaming services: only Kaspersky offers Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+.
  • Support channels: only Avira (Gen Digital) offers Email, Phone.
  • Money-back period is higher at Avira (Gen Digital): 60 days vs 30 days.
  • Founded is lower at Avira (Gen Digital): 1986 vs 1997.

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

Kaspersky

Kaspersky Secure Connection fits households already inside the Kaspersky ecosystem, since one subscription carries the VPN, password manager and parental controls together. Server reach of 93 countries sits above the median VPN, and 10 devices at once covers a couple or a family.

Read the full Kaspersky review

Score breakdown

Avira (Gen Digital) vs Kaspersky
AreaAvira (Gen Digital)Kaspersky
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.8.9HigherThe offer pairs a 30 day refund window with a 30 day free trial on the wider Kaspersky suite.
Privacy9.9Higher9.4

Availability and regulation

Avira (Gen Digital) vs Kaspersky
CountryAvira (Gen Digital)Kaspersky
HeadquartersGermanySwitzerland

How they place

Avira (Gen Digital) vs Kaspersky
RankingAvira (Gen Digital)Kaspersky
VPNs30 of 2326 of 232
Antivirus software18 of 935 of 93
Free VPNs25 of 1895 of 189
Free antivirus12 of 623 of 62
Authenticator apps15 of 553 of 55

Choosing between them

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

Pick Kaspersky if offer, devices, server countries, and features matter most.

A third option

ESET Brasil has devices at 1 to 25, against 1 for Avira (Gen Digital) and 10 for Kaspersky.

ESET Brasil review

Every fact side by side

Avira (Gen Digital) vs Kaspersky
FactAvira (Gen Digital)Kaspersky
FeaturesNo logs, Streaming, TravelNo logs, Streaming, Travel
Pricing modelFreeFree
Legal entityAvira Holding GmbHAO Kaspersky Lab
HeadquartersGermanySwitzerland
Founded1986Lower1997
Support channelsEmail, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers moreHelp centre, Community

Antivirus

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

Password managers

Avira (Gen Digital) vs Kaspersky
FactAvira (Gen Digital)Kaspersky
Free planYesYes
Family planNot confirmedOne Kaspersky Premium subscription shared with family members via the same account
PasskeysNot confirmedYes
Security auditAV-TEST and AV-Comparatives test certifications, antivirus products only (2020)Not confirmed
Encryption256-bit encryption, bank-gradeAES-256 with key derived from the master password via PBKDF2, zero-knowledge architecture

Privacy tools

Avira (Gen Digital) vs Kaspersky
FactAvira (Gen Digital)Kaspersky
Logging policyNot confirmedVPN claims your online actions are not logged
Privacy tool typeNot confirmedAd blocker, Browser

Identity protection

Avira (Gen Digital) vs Kaspersky
FactAvira (Gen Digital)Kaspersky
Free trial lengthNot confirmed30 days

Where each stands against the rest

Avira (Gen Digital) vs Kaspersky
FactAvira (Gen Digital)KasperskyMedian
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 median93above the median60
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

Kaspersky

Pros

  • Kaspersky Premium bundles the VPN, password manager and parental controls (vpn, password manager and parental controls) in one subscription a family plan can share
  • Device and platform coverage is generous: 10 devices at once, with apps for Windows, macOS and Android on desktop and mobile
  • Streaming and travel are stated features, with Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+ supported and kill switch and split tunnelling built in as standard

Cons

  • Support runs on help centre and community only, so quick answers go through documentation or the community rather than live chat
  • The protocol list is WireGuard, so readers who want a wider choice of protocols have less room to compare
  • The free version that Kaspersky lists sits with antivirus rather than a free VPN, so VPN features start on a paid subscription

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

Kaspersky

Who it suits

  • Households that already pay for Kaspersky security software and want the VPN folded into the same subscription rather than bought separately
  • Travellers who want one app for secure connections on Windows, macOS and Android across phones and desktops while abroad
  • Families sharing one account, since the family plan passes the same subscription across to other members in the household

Who should look elsewhere

  • AVG, if server spread matters most, since its coverage starts at from 100 countries, further than Kaspersky reaches
  • Namecheap, if you want the widest server list, since it lists from 100 countries or more across its network
  • ESET Brasil, if device counts drive the choice, since its plans scale from 3 to 25 devices under one plan

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

Kaspersky

Current offer

  • Free trial

    7-day free trial of Kaspersky VPN: 7 days free

    Free for 7 days, auto-renews to a paid subscription unless cancelled in My Kaspersky; 2 days' reminder before trial end

    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.

Kaspersky

What does Kaspersky Premium include besides the VPN?+

One Kaspersky Premium subscription covers vpn, password manager and parental controls, and the family plan lets the same subscription be shared with family members through one account. That bundle is the main reason to look here rather than a standalone VPN.

How many devices can one Kaspersky subscription cover?+

The plan covers 10 devices at once, which suits a couple or a shared family without straining. Server reach runs to 93 countries, a wider spread than the median VPN listed on the site.

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