How We Rate Antivirus Software
Compliance status audited: September 28, 2026
Our Six-Pillar Weighted Methodology
To eliminate subjective bias, every antivirus suite evaluated by AntivirusHub receives a calculated composite score (1.0 to 10.0 scale) based on six weighted pillars:
| Pillar | Weight | Evaluation Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Malware & Ransomware Protection | 30% | Zero-day malware interception, behavioral rollback, false positive frequency. |
| 2. Security & Privacy Features | 20% | Firewall, VPN limits (unlimited vs capped), password managers, webcam shields. |
| 3. System Performance Impact | 15% | RAM/CPU resource consumption, boot delay, gaming frame drops. |
| 4. Usability & Interface | 15% | Notification frequency, clean UI, absence of deceptive upsells. |
| 5. Customer Support & Guarantees | 10% | 24/7 availability, live chat responsiveness, money-back fulfillment. |
| 6. Value & Pricing Transparency | 10% | First-year intro fairness, renewal price spike disclosure, multi-device tiers. |