Best antivirus protection software, according to AI

Data as of Aug 16, 2026 · Based on 669 AI responses · See how Parse measures this

Antivirus Protection Software

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Best Antivirus Protection Software, According to ChatGPT & Google AI | Parse

#	Brand	What AI says	Mention rate
1	BitdefenderNow the top-ranked choice, praised for excellent detection and light system impact.	Now the top-ranked choice, praised for excellent detection and light system impact.	86%
2	NortonSlipped from the top spot but remains a leading recommendation for all-in-one suites.	Slipped from the top spot but remains a leading recommendation for all-in-one suites.	83%
3	Microsoft		71%
4	McAfeeConsistently recommended for users needing to protect many or unlimited devices.	Consistently recommended for users needing to protect many or unlimited devices.	53%
5	AvastA frequently mentioned free option, but often with notes about aggressive upselling.	A frequently mentioned free option, but often with notes about aggressive upselling.	52%
6	ESETPositioned as a lightweight option for advanced users who prefer minimal system impact.	Positioned as a lightweight option for advanced users who prefer minimal system impact.	49%
7	MalwarebytesOften suggested as a specialized secondary scanner for malware removal.	Often suggested as a specialized secondary scanner for malware removal.	44%
8	TotalAVFrequently cited as a good choice for beginners or budget-conscious users.	Frequently cited as a good choice for beginners or budget-conscious users.	43%
9	AVG		30%
10	Kaspersky		22%
11	Avira		21%
12	Surfshark		14%
13	Aura		9%
14	Intego		9%
15	Webroot		7%
16	Trend Micro		6%
17	MacKeeper		4%
18	Sophos		3%
19	AV-Test		2%
20	uBlock Origin		2%
21	AV-Comparatives		2%
22	Guardio		1%
23	F-Secure		1%
24	All About Cookies		<1%
25	ClamAV		<1%
26	Macworld		<1%
27	Apple		<1%
28	G DATA		<1%
29	Panda Security		<1%
30	HitmanPro		<1%
31	GetAura		<1%
32	Aura		<1%
33	Brave		<1%
34	AdGuard		<1%
35	Acronis		<1%
36	AURA Systems		<1%
37	Pango		<1%
38	Ziff Davis		<1%
39	Aura Health		<1%
40	MacBooster		<1%
41	VIPRE		<1%
42	Aura		<1%
43	CrowdStrike		<1%
44	Emsisoft		<1%
45	Reddit		<1%
46	GateKeeper		<1%
47	eScan		<1%
48	Alphabet		<1%
49	Canadian Internet Registration Authority		<1%