The Pro version featured Avira Web Protection , which blocked malicious sites, phishing attempts, and drive-by downloads before they could reach the browser.
: This version leveraged Avira's cloud-based scanning to identify new threats in real-time without slowing down the host PC.
Tests conducted on a reference system (Intel Core i5-3470, 8GB RAM, HDD, Windows 7 SP1): avira 2015
The 2015 redesign replaced the classic toolbar-based UI with a :
: A comprehensive bundle that included the Pro antivirus along with system optimization tools like Avira System Speedup . The Pro version featured Avira Web Protection ,
| Product | Detection Rate | Performance Impact | Ransomware Focus | Price (1-yr, 1 PC) | |---------|----------------|--------------------|------------------|----------------------| | | 99.6% | Medium | Basic behavioral | $44.99 | | Avast 2015 | 98.9% | Low | Weak | $39.99 | | Kaspersky 2015 | 99.8% | Medium | Advanced (System Watcher) | $59.99 | | Bitdefender 2015 | 99.9% | Low | Advanced (Ransomware Vaccine) | $49.99 |
One of Avira 2015's biggest selling points was its minimal impact on system performance. AV-Comparatives rated it as one of the fastest security products of the year, noting it had the least measurable impact on daily tasks like file copying, downloading, and application launching. Avira Free Antivirus 2015 Avira Antivirus Pro 2015 Malware Engine Same as Pro (Top-tier) Same as Free (Top-tier) Web Protection No (Relies on Browser Safety) Yes (Full browser/URL blocking) Email Protection Yes (Scans non-encrypted traffic) Support Community-based Premium (Phone & Email) Ads Occasional upgrade pop-ups Ad-free experience Data compiled from Avira Support and PCMag . System Requirements for 2015 | Product | Detection Rate | Performance Impact
Additionally, the installer was often criticized for bundling browser toolbars or changing default search engines (specifically the Ask.com toolbar, a common industry practice at the time). Savvy users learned to choose "Custom Installation" to avoid these additions, but the bundling remained a point of contention in user reviews.