Company Overview
Founded in 1991 by Jan Gritzbach and Tomáš Gritzbach as Grisoft in Brno, Czech Republic, AVG is a globally recognized provider of free antivirus software. AVG became famous worldwide for its free AVG Anti-Virus, amassing hundreds of millions of users. In 2016, AVG was acquired by Avast, and in 2022 it became a brand under Gen Digital following the merger of Avast and NortonLifeLock.
Headquartered in Brno, Czech Republic / Amsterdam, Netherlands, AVG provides comprehensive cybersecurity and device optimization solutions for both individuals and businesses.
Related providers: AVG Service Provider
Core Products
| Product Name | Product Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| AVG AntiVirus Free | Free Antivirus | Basic virus protection used by hundreds of millions worldwide |
| AVG Internet Security | Paid Security Suite | Advanced antivirus, firewall, ransomware protection and more |
| AVG Secure VPN | VPN Service | Encrypts internet connection for privacy and anonymous browsing |
| AVG TuneUp | System Optimization Tool | Cleans junk files, fixes errors, boosts device performance |
| AVG Driver Updater | Driver Update Tool | Automatically detects and updates hardware drivers |
| AVG PC TuneUp (Mac) | Mac Optimization Tool | Performance optimization and cleanup for Mac systems |
Key Milestones
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1991 | Founded by Jan Gritzbach and Tomáš Gritzbach as Grisoft in Brno, Czech Republic |
| 1992 | Launched AVG Anti-Virus Free, one of the earliest free antivirus solutions |
| 2016 | Acquired by Avast |
| 2022 | Became a brand under Gen Digital following the Avast-NortonLifeLock merger |
| Present | Continues providing free cybersecurity protection to hundreds of millions of users |
Market Position
AVG holds a significant position in the free antivirus market, competing with the following companies:
| Competitor | Description |
|---|---|
| Avast | Fellow Gen Digital brand with highly similar product features |
| Norton (Gen Digital) | Same group's paid security brand with complementary positioning |
| Bitdefender | Romanian security firm offering free and paid security suites |
| Kaspersky | Russian security company competing in both free and paid antivirus markets |
| ESET | Slovak security company known for antivirus and internet security solutions |
| McAfee | US security company providing consumer and enterprise security solutions |
