Snappy: Past reviews dinged the app for lengthy download times and sluggish performance, but the latest version downloaded quickly and scanned and automatically updated its antivirus definitions imperceptibly. Avira's other security apps for Windows and mobile devices come in free versions and paid editions with a fuller slate of features. It also lets you set which files to scan, how aggressively to hunt down possible viruses, and the level of threat to identify - from annoying to malicious.įree: The Mac version of Avira's antivirus software is free.
Setting controls: Avira lets you decide when to delete performance-draining system activity logs. The app also uses OS X's Notification Center to keep you informed of Avira activity. You can initiate a new scan, schedule scans, view suspicious files, discover other Avira products, and customize security settings. ProsĬlean interface: Avira Free Antivirus for Mac's minimalist dashboard presents a handful of controls for scanning your hard drive.
Avira Free Antivirus guards against malware without putting a strain on your Mac.
