Product Comparison Chart - Lavasoft
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| Ad-AwareFree | Ad-AwarePro | Ad-AwareTotal Security | |
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| Free* | $29.95 | $49.95 | |
| Download | Buy Pro | Buy Total Security | |
Essential Protection |
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| Comprehensive malware protection | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Powerful threat detection, removal and repair. Blocks spyware, Trojans, blended malware, and more - plus behavior-based heuristics safeguard against unknown and newly emerging threats. |
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| Anti-Virus | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Detection, removal, and repair of traditional virus threats. |
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| Basic real-time protection | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Ad-Watch Live! Basic process protection blocks malicious processes and infected programs that try to start or run on your system. |
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| Expert real-time protection | Not Featured | ✓ | ✓ |
Ad-Watch Live! Expert stops threats in real-time by blocking connections to blacklisted IP addresses, malicious processes, registry changes, and malicious files. |
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| Advanced rootkit removal system | Not Featured | ✓ | ✓ |
Expert level rootkit technology to uncover and remove even the most complex monitoring tools, including user mode & kernel mode rootkits. |
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Safe Surfing, E-mail & Chat |
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| Download protection | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Provides an additional layer of protection that lets you download files confidently. |
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| Web surfing protection | Not Featured | Not Featured | ✓ |
Provides extra protection for safe surfing, especially on social site like Facebook. The browser will analyze the links and block access to a link that contains malware. |
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| E-Mail Scanner | Not Featured | Not Featured | ✓ |
Keeps you safe from malicious attachments and images in your e-mail. |
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| Anti-Spam | Not Featured | Not Featured | ✓ |
Keep your inbox free from junk mail and use filtering options to automatically block mail from unwanted senders or remove potentially malicious content from messages. Protects POP3 and IMAP accounts. |
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| Instant Messaging Protection | Not Featured | Not Featured | ✓ |
Detects threats when friends are sending files through any IM client, blocking infected data from being displayed and downloaded. |
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| Personal Firewall | Not Featured | Not Featured | ✓ |
Shield your PC from hackers, unauthorized access, and hijackings with this two-way firewall. Autopilot mode allows you to stay protected with minimal interaction. |
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| Parental Control | Not Featured | Not Featured | ✓ |
Guide your children to use the Internet safely by blocking access to known dangers, allowing websites with selected content, monitoring Web use, and setting limits for time spent online. |
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Secure Banking & Shopping |
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| Phishing Protection | Not Featured | Not Featured | ✓ |
Ad-Aware's Web filter automatically blocks suspicious websites and phishing attempts to protect against online scams and fraud as you shop, bank, and pay bills. |
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| Data Safe Encryption Tool | Not Featured | Not Featured | ✓ |
Keep private information safe from prying eyes, decreasing your risk of identity theft. |
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Faster PC Performance
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| Removes all traces of infections and cookies | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Removes all traces of infections that can slow down your computer. |
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| Speed up PC start time | Not Featured | ✓ | ✓ |
Removes unnecessary clutter from your computer's start-up process. |
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| System Tuning | Not Featured | Not Featured | ✓ |
Improve system speed and easily maintain PC performance with scheduled registry optimization, defragmentation and file tuning. |
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Safeguard Photos, Music,
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| Online Backup | Not Featured | Not Featured | ✓ |
Protect your photos, music, documents, movies, e-mail and other irreplaceable files with this easy-to-use, automated backup solution. Includes 1 GB of online storage per user, as well as password protection for added security. |
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| Data Recovery | Not Featured | Not Featured | ✓ |
Restore deleted files of every file type (.exe, .txt, .doc, etc.) with Ad-Aware's file backup system. |
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| File Shredder | Not Featured | Not Featured | ✓ |
Protect yourself against data and identity theft by permanently removing unwanted or sensitive files. |
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Security Made Simple |
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| Do Not Disturb Mode | Not Featured | ✓ | Not Featured |
Stay protected while watching videos, playing games, or making presentations in full screen mode - without annoying interruptions or strain on system resources that other security software programs cause. |
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| Automatic updates | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Continuous pulse updates to guard your privacy against cyber attacks. |
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| Expert Technical Support | Not Featured | ✓ | ✓ |
Free support whenever you need it. Includes direct, in-product access to the Lavasoft Support Center. |
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| Free* | $29.95 | $49.95 | |
| Download | Buy Pro | Buy Total Security | |
*Ad-Aware Free (freeware) is not for commercial use.
To qualify for your academic or non-profit discount, contact our Worldwide Sales Department.
