Updated September 28, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
Avira (Gen Digital) vs Keeper
Avira (Gen Digital)
Keeper
Higher score in this comparison
Where Avira (Gen Digital) and Keeper differ
| Compare | Avira (Gen Digital)ReviewVisitVisit | KeeperReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Windows, MacOS, Android, iOS | Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Web app, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, OperaCovers more |
| Security audit | AV-TEST and AV-Comparatives test certifications, antivirus products only (2020) | SOC 2 Type 2 and SOC 3, ISO 27001/27017/27018, FedRAMP High, GovRAMP, FIPS 140-3, quarterly third-party penetration testing |
| Encryption | 256-bit encryption, bank-grade | 256-bit AES with elliptic-curve cryptography, zero-knowledge record-level encryption on device, PBKDF2 1,000,000 iterations, TLS 1.3 |
| Features | Kill switch | TOTP |
| Family plan | Not confirmed | 5 private vaults, 10 GB file storage |
| Passkeys | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Zero-knowledge encryption | Not confirmed | Yes |
Same on both: Free plan (Yes).
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Key differences
- Keeper scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.1.
- Platforms: only Keeper offers Linux, Web app, Chrome.
- Support channels: only Keeper offers Chat.
- Features: only Avira (Gen Digital) offers Kill switch.
- Features: only Keeper offers TOTP.
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.
Keeper
Keeper suits readers who want a password manager they can open on a free plan and grow into later, with passkeys, on-device encryption that keeps records unreadable to the provider, and a family plan that covers 5 private vaults, 10 GB file storage.
Score breakdown
| Area | Avira (Gen Digital) | Keeper |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1The renewal price is €4.00 against €3.97 for the field, and the first-year antivirus price is €47.95. | 9.3Higher |
| Offer | 8.6A free VPN tier, a free antivirus version, a free password manager plan, and support on email, phone and help centre. | 9.6Higher |
| Privacy | 9.9Higher | 9.3 |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Avira (Gen Digital) | Keeper |
|---|---|---|
| Authenticator apps | 15 of 55 | 9 of 55 |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Avira (Gen Digital) | Keeper |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Germany | United States |
What we checked
Avira (Gen Digital)
- avira.com: 8 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- e-shop.avira.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
- en.wikipedia.org: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Keeper
- keepersecurity.com: 12 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Avira (Gen Digital) | Keeper |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Legal entity | Avira Holding GmbH | Keeper Security, Inc. |
| Headquarters | Germany | United States |
| Founded | 1986 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre, Community | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
Antivirus
| Fact | Avira (Gen Digital) | Keeper |
|---|---|---|
| First-year price | €47.95 | Not confirmed |
| Renewal price | €4.00 | Not confirmed |
| Devices | 1 | Not confirmed |
| Free version | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Extras | VPN, Password manager | Not confirmed |
| Money-back period | 60 days | Not confirmed |
Encrypted storage
| Fact | Avira (Gen Digital) | Keeper |
|---|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE | US |
| Compliance certifications | Not confirmed | SOC 2 Type 2, SOC 3, ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, FedRAMP High, GovRAMP Authorized, FIPS 140 3 |
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
Keeper
Pros
- A free plan is included, and most managers in this comparison offer one too (72.3%).
- Records are encrypted on the device using AES with elliptic-curve cryptography, so a stored vault stays unreadable to the provider, and TLS covers traffic in transit.
- Coverage spans Windows, macOS and Linux, so one vault reaches desktop, mobile, browser extension and web app.
Cons
- The service runs under Keeper Security, Inc. and US terms, which readers in other legal regimes should weigh before storing sensitive logins.
- Phone and chat support are less common than email and help centres in this comparison, at 41.1% and 34.4% of brands, though Keeper's email, chat and phone includes both.
- Shared allowances stop at 5 private vaults, 10 GB file storage, so a household that stores a lot of files needs a bigger tier than the family plan.
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
Keeper
Who it suits
- Readers who want to try a password manager on a free plan before paying for anything.
- Households that need separate private vaults plus shared file storage, which is what 5 private vaults, 10 GB file storage sets out.
- People who want to reach help through email, chat and phone, including live chat and phone.
Who should look elsewhere
- People who want one ecosystem for everything, since Apple's iOS, iPadOS and macOS covers its own devices and nothing else.
- Teams that need Windows Server coverage, since Windows, Windows Server and macOS lists it and Keeper's Windows, macOS and Linux does not.
- Readers who expect every manager in the comparison to hand out a free plan, since Total Password has none while Keeper does.
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
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.
Keeper
Does Keeper have a free plan?+
Yes. Keeper offers a free plan, and so do most managers in this comparison (72.3%). The free tier shows how the vault behaves with your own accounts, while the paid family plan is where 5 private vaults, 10 GB file storage comes in.
What kind of prices do these password managers sit in?+
Across the brands compared here, monthly plans run as low as €0.87 and as high as €63.95, while longer terms sit between €0.73 and €99. A median long-term price of €3.97 shows where a multi-year commitment usually lands.
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