Anything to trump Trend Micro?

[advena]

My yearly sub for Trend Micro Internet Security is running out and I need to renew PQ. However, costs being what they are, I'm looking at my options. Have checked out the ESet Internet Security but that costs even more.
So, just wondering if any readers have had recent experience of any of the current freebies and can tell me if any are worth looking at at the moment. Many thanks

[pcuser42]

Just go for NOD32. Blows everything else out of the water.

[Jedsdad]

I use Sophos Home. Its apparently a Business Grade Anti-virus but free for home use.

[1101]

"Internet Security " packages are often loaded up with uneeded crap & tend to be less reliable

Kaspersky now have a free for a year option.
or McAffe is free for Spark internet customers , download from Spark
Bitdefender have a freebee, its often very hard to find though

The usual freebee AVG/Avast/Avir are horrid: too many popups & scareware tactics

Best paid option , NOD32 AV . (best overall, it isnt necessarily the best at detection & removal)
Good products cost money , so yes NOD costs more

[wratterus]

Eset NOD32 IMO is the best option hands down. Can't stand Trend. Bloated, heavy, borderline adware.

[1101]

Are NOD still offering the cheaper crossgrade option ?

[paulw]

Just go for NOD32. Blows everything else out of the water.

[KarameaDave]

If Trend can deal out Trump I'm in.
Don't bother with paid AV myself,
I just use a combo of Windows Defender/Security Essentials, occasional scans with Malwarebytes, Eset online scanner, etc and a healthy dose of common sense.

[CliveM]

If Trend can deal out Trump I'm in.
Don't bother with paid AV myself,
I just use a combo of Windows Defender/Security Essentials, occasional scans with Malwarebytes, Eset online scanner, etc and a healthy dose of common sense.

That will work just fine so long as the emphasis is firmly placed on the use of common sense. It is in short supply with some users.

[KarameaDave]

Yep, it's definitely not for all.
But even the best AV will not protect a careless user forever.