Anti Virus Andy

Norton vs Spybot


I believe that Norton is better than Spybot!
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 Spybot!

NortonSpybot
LogoNortonSpybot
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
  • Decent free version
  • Many additional features
  • Affordable pricing
  • Easy to use
  • File analyzer
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
  • Both home and business version available
  • Immunization for different browsers and blocks known malicious URLs
The Bad
  • Slow scan sometimes
  • Expensive
More cons
  • Slow scanning and left many malware executables behind
  • Only for windows
  • Lacks of features with free version
Performance
Interface
Customer Service
Works on
  • Microsoft Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
  • Windows
Pricing Starts With at $59.99 per yearStarts With at $15.99 per year
Free TrialYes, Norton offers a 30 day free trial!Yes
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