Bullguard Review – Is it Worth the Price?

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Bullguard is a solid security suite that covers all bases. It is not as feature-rich, but it offers an excellent option for those who want to get more out of their antivirus software. It also runs well on resources, avoiding large system load while providing numerous options to ease the load in the event of need.

The program opens to a modular hub application that features a tiled layout for its various modules, such as firewall, antivirus and PC tune-up, game booster and home network scanner. Those looking to monitor their system for vulnerabilities will be happy with the “Vulnerabilities” section, which will alert them to issues like missing Windows updates, autostart services and open ports. The “Game Booster” is a feature that optimizes your system on a regular basis when you play, is helpful for gamers.

In our tests, the bullguard was pretty effective in protecting against malware, and was quite light on system resources compared to most competing products in terms of CPU use. However we did notice the background processes used by the antivirus took up a fair amount of RAM, especially on systems with a limited amount of memory. On a high-resolution screen, the hub app appeared pixelated.

Bullguard comes with a mobile security feature that is included with its Premium Protection subscription, which includes antitheft, parental control and basic backup support for your tablet or smartphone. The app is basic and lacks some essential features, such as webcam security or shredders of files. Additionally, support for phones is only offered via live chat or email.