- Written by: Enemali Okwoli Cybersecurity & Tech Writer
GridinSoft Overview
GridinSoft has been around for 2 decades, so I naturally expected it to be a top performer among antivirus solutions. But, its most popular product — GridinSoft Anti-Malware is a basic malware scanner with average detection rates , few features, and a poor-looking interface.
Though it’s a low-cost anti-malware program, my tests showed GridinSoft to be not really worth your investment. I tested it using the 6-day free trial and was left rather disappointed with the overall performance. I think GridinSoft still has a lot of work to do (especially with its detection rates) to measure up to the top antivirus brands on the market.
A decent anti-malware solution should have at least near-perfect malware detection rates, but that’s not GridinSoft. I recommend you try a more robust antivirus solution instead. Norton is a good antivirus option with perfect detection rates and a good range of security features.
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- Poor malware detection rates — Achieves 65% malware detection rates and 54% real-time protection rates. Click to find out which type of malware was detected .
- Almost no extra features — Only comes with web protection features for anti-phishing protection. Jump to see how the extra feature performed .
- Complicated installation process — Has apps for Windows and Android, but it’s difficult to activate the product. Learn how to activate the product .
- Limited support options — No live chat or phone support, but you’ll get decent FAQ pages and email support. See my experience with the support options .
- Short free trial period — You can try GridinSoft using the short 6-day free trial. Jump to see the premium plan options .
Security
GridinSoft doesn’t match the security of top antiviruses like Norton and TotalAV. It performs poorly during tests and offers only a handful of security features.
Virus Scan — Fast Scan Time, but Poor Detection Rates
I was left disappointed with GridinSoft’s malware detection rates. To test the malware detection capabilities, I downloaded over 1,000 malware samples to my test PC. These include a range of threats including viruses, trojans, spyware, worms, and ransomware.
Unfortunately, GridinSoft antivirus only detected 65% of the malware samples , especially those hidden in zip files. This is very poor given that the industry average is above 98%, and some antiviruses like Norton and TotalAV detect 100% during tests.
