AVG Internet Security vs PC Matic
AVG Internet Security
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PC Matic
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| Figure | AVG Internet Security | PC Matic |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $4.99/mo | $2.50/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 16 |
| Spec score · Antivirus software | 8.8 (#19) | 9.0 (#11) |
| Founded | 1991 | 1999 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Protection scope | complete security | complete security |
| Ransomware protection | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | 99.99 | 60 |
| Support | The product comparison says Internet Security includes 24/7 customer support from AVG experts. | Home support channels include email, phone, chat and remote assistance depending on subscription tier; the company states US-based support is available seven days a week. |
| Supported platforms | Windows,macOS,Android,iOS | Windows,macOS,Android,iOS |
| System requirements | The listed requirements include Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.11 or later, Android 8.0 or later, and iOS 14.0 or later. | Windows support requires Windows 10 or newer, a 1 GHz processor, 4 GB RAM, 10 GB free disk space and 5 Mbps down/1 Mbps up internet. |
Plans
PC Matic
- Antivirus$60 a year
- Antivirus + VPN$110 a year
- Antivirus + VPN + Family Identity Protection$210 a year
- PC Matic Privacy$30 a year
- PC Matic Privacy$30 a year
- Antivirus$50 a year
- Antivirus$50 a year
- PC Matic PRO Basic$50 a year
- PC Matic Delist$60 a year
- PC Matic Delist$60 a year
In their own words
AVG Internet Security
AVG Internet Security has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
PC Matic
PC Matic provides antivirus and endpoint security for home and business users on Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS. Its SuperShield protection uses real-time application allowlisting and a default-deny approach that blocks unknown applications. PC Matic says this can stop ransomware before execution; it also describes using heuristics to block malicious scripts that call tools such as PowerShell. On Windows PCs, scans can run maintenance including software and driver updates, junk-file removal, and fixes for software vulnerabilities. Consumer plans list malicious ad and scam blocking and dark web monitoring; the family identity plan adds identity theft insurance and stolen funds reimbursement, each up to $1M. PC Matic Pro applies default-deny allowlisting to applications, scripts, and processes, and can sit alongside other endpoint security solutions. The consumer page lists a free plan and free trial. Paid annual options include Antivirus at $60 a year, Antivirus + VPN at $110 a year, and Antivirus + VPN + Family Identity Protection at $210 a year.