There are a lot of drawbacks with free AV software from display ads and pop-ups to limited features and reduced performance, so why would anyone choose to put up with this? The main drawback to upgrading is of course, cost.
So, is a free antivirus for your Mac sufficient or should you contemplate upgrading to a paid version? However, what defines an average user? The short answer is that we can’t define an average user and always believe safety should always come first. Free antivirus software is very popular - some packages simply offer enough protection for the average user without having to part with any of your hard-earned cash.
