Independent Antivirus Reviews, Comparisons & Buying Guides
An independent publication that reviews consumer antivirus software in plain language, so you can compare your options without wading through marketing pages.
zeroglitch is developed and operated by Thynkr Labs. We started this site because most antivirus "reviews" online are really just rewritten marketing copy, ranked by whichever vendor pays the most for a placement.
We score every suite we cover — currently Norton, Avast, and McAfee — against the same fixed set of criteria, so a reader can actually compare the numbers and know they mean the same thing across brands.
zeroglitch is an independent publication. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any antivirus vendor named on this site. Read our full disclaimer for details.
The same four steps, every time, for every antivirus suite we cover.
We review the vendor's published documentation, plan structures, and publicly available independent lab results.
We work through the interface and feature set of each suite to see how it actually behaves, not just what the box says.
Each suite is scored on Protection, Performance, Features, Ease of Use, and Value using the same fixed rubric.
Plans and features change, so reviews are periodically revisited and updated to stay current.
Compare Norton, Avast, and McAfee side by side using our scoring criteria.
Open the Comparison TableIndependent publication. zeroglitch is developed and operated by Thynkr Labs. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or authorized by Gen Digital Inc. (Norton), Avast Software s.r.o., McAfee, LLC, or any other company whose products are discussed here. All product names, logos, and brands are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only.
This site publishes editorial information only. We do not sell, resell, license, or activate any antivirus software, and we do not operate a technical support line. We will never contact you unsolicited or ask for passwords, one-time codes, or payment details. Always verify current pricing and plan details directly with the vendor. Read our full disclaimer