Bullguard is an all-encompassing security suite. It’s not as feature-rich as the competition however it is a solid package for those seeking to get a more from their antivirus software. It also runs well on resources, avoiding heavy system loads while offering various alternatives to help reduce the burden whenever needed.

The program opens to a hub-like application that has a tiled layout for its various modules, such as antivirus, firewall, PC tune up game booster, home network scanner. The “Vulnerabilities’ section will alert you to things like missing Windows updates autostart service, as well as open ports. The “Game Booster” is a feature that optimizes your computer automatically when you play, is a secure data room great feature for gamers.

In our tests, we found that bullguard was pretty effective in stopping malware infections, and was fairly light on system resources compared to the majority of competing products in terms of CPU usage. However we did notice the background processes of the antivirus took up a considerable amount of RAM, especially on systems with a limited amount of memory. On a high-resolution screen the hub app appeared blurred.

Bullguard’s Premium Protection subscription includes an app for mobile devices that offers antitheft, parental controls, and basic backup support to your tablet or smartphone. The app is a bit basic and does not include some vital features, such as webcam security or shredders for your files. Likewise, phone support is only available via live chat or email.