Independent Tests
of Anti-Virus Software

AV-Comparatives is the go-to source for independent, data-driven cybersecurity insights. Whether you’re a CISO securing enterprise networks, a consumer choosing the best protection, an industry analyst evaluating solutions, a journalist covering cybersecurity trends, or an editor researching consumer safety — our expertise is at your service.

Latest Consumer Test — APT Detection Coverage 2026

How well are private individuals, such as journalists, activists or spouses in abusive relationships protected against APT by Consumer Security products?

Latest Tests

Find independent test results for enterprise security software, including EDR, XDR, firewalls, and endpoint protection. Evaluate top solutions with trusted, data-driven insights to make informed cybersecurity decisions.

Test Results

Get unbiased test results for consumer security software, including antivirus, internet security suites, and VPNs. Assess leading solutions to choose the best protection for your digital safety.

Test Methods

Discover independent test results for Internet of Things and Operational Technology solutions, from smart home and smart city technologies to industrial cybersecurity. Make informed choices for secure and resilient operations.

Test Charts

Discover independent test results for Internet of Things and Operational Technology solutions, from smart home and smart city technologies to industrial cybersecurity. Make informed choices for secure and resilient operations.

Latest Consumer Tests

APT Detection Coverage 2026
March 2026

How well are private individuals, such as journalists, activists or spouses in abusive relationships protected against APT by Consumer Security products?

Summary Report 2025
December 2025

Read the Consumer Summary Report 2025 to learn more about the various AV products tested over the year and the high-scoring products in these tests.

Real-World Protection Test July-October 2025
October 2025

The second half year results of the ongoing Real-World Protection Test July-October 2025 are now available.

IT Security Products Overview

Overview of AV-Comparatives certified vendors of consumer, business, and enterprise products for the Windows platform.

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Statistics & Test Charts
Explore our Test Charts and Statistics here. You can find the scores of the Main Test Series tests.

Testimonials

“AV-Comparatives has delivered valuable insights and transparency both for security vendors looking for comparison to their competitors, and for customers providing guidance to select the best solution for their own use.”

“The tests offer consumers a reliable benchmark to make informed decisions and support vendors in refining their solutions. AV-Comparatives’ rigorous methodology has not only validated Bitdefender’s excellence but also driven innovation, ensuring products meet the escalating challenges of digital threats.”

“In its 20 years of testing, AV-Comparatives has evolved so that its testing stayed relevant, meeting the needs of the users by following all the new technologies deployed by both security products and cybercriminals, coming up with new tests backed by state-of-the-art testing methodologies.”

“Non-biased testing remains an important driver for the security industry, and by challenging us to go further, they help Kaspersky deliver stronger cybersecurity solutions and be more competitive.”