How to Cancel Avira Prime Antivirus (2026 Guide)

Updated February 2026 • Medium difficulty • ~$60-105/yr

💡 The truth: Windows Defender (built into Windows 10/11) scores 99%+ in independent antivirus tests. Paid antivirus is largely unnecessary for most people in 2026.

Cancel Online

Go to my.avira.com and sign in
Click Subscriptions
Find your Avira Prime subscription
Click Cancel subscription or Turn off auto-renewal
Follow the prompts — they'll try to offer discounts
Confirm cancellation

Uninstall Avira (Important)

After canceling, uninstall Avira to stop it from slowing your computer:

Windows: Settings → Apps → find Avira → Uninstall. Also check for "Avira System Speedup", "Avira VPN", etc.
Mac: Open Avira → Avira menu → Uninstall Avira
Leftover files: Run the official Avira Removal Tool if normal uninstall doesn't fully remove it

Free Protection That's Just as Good

Windows Defender (free): Built into Windows — 99.7% detection rate in AV-TEST, no performance impact
Malwarebytes Free: On-demand scanner for second opinions — not real-time but catches what others miss
uBlock Origin (free): Browser extension that blocks malicious ads and phishing sites
macOS XProtect (free): Built into macOS — handles most threats automatically

Avira Pricing (What You're Saving)

Avira Prime: $59.99-104.99/yr (1-25 devices)
Includes: Antivirus, VPN, password manager, system optimizer
Reality: Windows Defender + Proton VPN Free + Bitwarden = same features, $0/yr

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Quick Cancel Guide: Avira

Direct cancel link + step-by-step instructions