Kaspersky Security Cloud Free vs AVG AntiVirus Free: Are they the same?

Kaspersky is hands down the better program, but many are hesitant to use it because of its shady past. Here are the reasons Kaspersky Cloud Security gets my seal of approval, why it's O.K. to trust Kaspersky.





More Protection

Kaspersky Security Cloud Free



Free at Kaspersky

Pros

Real-time protection
Password manager
Some VPN access
Cons

Not recommended for government employees
Kaspersky Security Cloud Free stops malware quickly, earned a high protection score, includes advanced tools, and doesn't guzzle your system's resources.





Extra layer of protection

AVG AntiVirus Free



Free at AVG

Pros

Works in tandem with other programs
Includes a system scanner
Easy to use
Cons

No real-time protection
Causes computer lag
AVG Antivirus Free works alongside other security programs well to provide a second layer of protection. However, it lacks real-time protection, so it doesn't always stop malware attacks immediately.





Both Kaspersky and AVG's free antivirus programs help ...