How to Cancel AVG Antivirus in 2026
AVG (owned by Norton/Gen Digital) uses the same playbook as Norton: low intro price, then auto-renews at 2-3x the rate. Here's how to cancel, get a refund, and switch to free protection.
Turn Off Auto-Renewal
- Go to myaccount.avg.com → sign in
- Click Subscriptions
- Find your plan → click Unsubscribe or Cancel renewal
- Confirm — you keep protection until the current period expires
Request a Refund
AVG offers a 30-day money-back guarantee:
- Go to support.avg.com
- Submit a refund request with your order ID
- Or call support and request a refund directly
🚨 AVG's renewal pricing trap: AVG Internet Security starts at $46.68/year but renews at $89.99+. AVG Ultimate starts at $55.99 and renews at $119.99. Always check your renewal price before it hits.
AVG Products and Pricing
- AVG AntiVirus Free: $0 — basic virus protection (this stays free)
- AVG Internet Security: $46.68 → $89.99 renewal — adds ransomware, phishing, Wi-Fi protection
- AVG Ultimate: $55.99 → $119.99 renewal — adds VPN, performance tuner, driver updater
Do You Need Paid Antivirus?
For the vast majority of users in 2026: no.
- Windows Defender (built into Windows) scores comparably in independent tests
- AVG, Norton, McAfee, and Avast are all owned by the same company (Gen Digital)
- The "extra features" (VPN, driver updater, performance tuner) are better handled by dedicated free tools
- Paid antivirus often slows down your computer more than free alternatives
Free Alternatives
- Windows Defender: Built-in, free, consistently top-rated
- Malwarebytes Free: On-demand scanning for second-opinion checks
- Bitdefender Free: Lightweight protection with minimal system impact
- Proton VPN Free: If you need VPN (instead of AVG's bundled one)
Uninstall AVG Completely
- Download the AVG Clear tool from avg.com
- Boot into Safe Mode (recommended)
- Run AVG Clear to completely remove all AVG components
- Restart — Windows Defender activates automatically
💡 Pro tip: If you just want AVG's basic protection without paying, AVG AntiVirus Free still exists and covers the essentials. But Windows Defender does the same thing without the upsell pop-ups.
Annual Savings: $47-$120/Year
Canceling AVG saves $47-$120/year depending on your plan. Windows Defender + Malwarebytes Free provides equal or better protection at zero cost.
🔍 Antivirus auto-renewals are one of the most common surprise charges. Upload your bank statement to JustCancel — we'll find AVG, Norton, McAfee, and every other recurring charge on your account.