For years, Avast has been the darling of the freeware security world, but with the 2014 lineup, the company is making a serious play for the paid suite market. Avast Internet Security 2014 aims to answer the question: What do you get when you cross a legendary free antivirus engine with a serious firewall and modern UI? The result is a security suite that feels lighter, looks sharper, and protects better than its predecessors.

3.5/5 – Recommended for budget-conscious users, but not top-tier.