Anti Virus Andy

Norton vs Adaware


I believe that Norton is better than Adaware!
I have used both Anti Virus programs on my own pc. And have carefully tested both in virtual environments as well. You can see the test results in the comparison table below. Where it is obvious that Norton is a better choice than Adaware!

NortonAdaware
LogoNortonAdaware
Feature List
  • Advanced firewall
  • Password manager
  • Cloud storage
  • Anti-ransomware module
  • Online threat protection
  • Dark Web Monitoring
  • Secure VPN
  • Prenal control
  • Privacy monitor
  • ID Verification monitoring
List with all features
  • Best for Windows
  • Affordable prices
  • Descent basic protection
  • Live Help
  • Safe Banking and Shopping
  • Parental Control
The Good
  • Easy to download, install and use
  • Defends against ransomware.
  • No impact on system performance
  • Parental Control features
  • Impressive configuration options
More pros
  • Free and easy to use
  • Fast scanning
  • Can work along with other antivirus
  • Work with older computers
The Bad
  • Slow scan sometimes
  • Expensive
More cons
  • Lacks of features with the free version
  • Doesn't protect against malicious or fraudulent URLs
  • Only for windows
  • Not impressive test results
Performance
Interface
Customer Service
Works on
  • Microsoft Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
  • Windows
Pricing Starts With at $59.99 per year Starts With at $36.00 per year
Free TrialYes, Norton offers a 30 day free trial!Yes
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