Skip to main content

Software Reviews

Unbiased software reviews by Digital Trends’ expert reviewers. Compare the latest software based on rating, operating system, device, and more.

Explore More

The IPVanish Windows app is open on a PC monitor.

IPVanish review: an unlimited-device VPN with a few flaws

I reviewed IPVanish's VPN service, and weighed the value of subscription tiers against the features to find out if it's a good solution for you.
F-Secure Total antivirus app is open on a PC monitor.

F-Secure Total review: affordable antivirus solution lets you build custom plan

The Eset Premium app is open on a PC monitor.

Eset Premium review: 2024 improvements aren’t enough

I reviewed Eset's Premium antivirus plan to find out if it offers enough value in malware protection, privacy, and customer support.
Sticky Password is open on a PC monitor.

Sticky Password review: the offline, on-device password manager

I reviewed Sticky Password, a low-cost password manager with unique features like offline mode and QR logins.
Trend Micro Premium Security Suite is open on a PC monitor.

Trend Micro review: strong antivirus protection that’s affordable

I reviewed Trend Micro's antivirus software with new AI antivirus protection to check if this low-cost cybersecurity suite offers good value.
The LastPass web app is open on a PC monitor.

LastPass review: Is this popular password manager still worth using?

I reviewed LastPass, a low-cost password manager with that supports a wide range of devices and offers convenient login sharing for families.
DMDE Professional data recovery software is open on a PC monitor.

DMDE review: How good is this free data recovery software?

I reviewed DMDE, a powerful, free, and low-cost data recovery app to test how well it restores files from HDDs, SSDs, and removable drives.
MiniTool's Power Data Recovery app is open on a PC monitor.

MiniTool Power Data Recovery review: buy it once and use it forever

I reviewed MiniTool's Power Data Recovery, a file restoration app from the company known for popular hardware utilities like Partition Wizard.
Avast One is open on a MacBook Air.

Avast One for Mac review: a free antivirus is all you need

I reviewed Avast One's free and paid plans for macOS, testing prevention, protection, and more to check its value for Mac owners.
VPN Unlimited is open in full screen mode on PC monitor.

VPN Unlimited review: a lifetime of privacy protection

I reviewed VPN Unlimited, a privacy and unblocking service that offers a unique lifetime plan that promises incredible long-term value.
McAfee+ Premium's Total Protection app is open on a MacBook Air.

I reviewed McAfee+ Premium for Mac and found it to be a questionable bargain

I reviewed McAfee antivirus for Mac to find out it the added protection is worth the subscription costs and if it integrates well with macOS.
Mullvad VPN is open on a PC monitor.

Mullvad VPN review: total anonymity for an affordable price

I reviewed Mullvad, a unique VPN with consistently low prices to find out if its speed, features, and reliability are worth the cost.
Microsoft Defender and Edge Security settings are open on a PC monitor.

Microsoft Defender review: Is Windows default antivirus safe enough?

I reviewed Microsoft Defender to find out how well the free antivirus software included with Windows protects your computer and your personal data.
PrivadoVPN is running with the settings window open on a PC monitor.

PrivadoVPN review: the new budget VPN you can use for free

I reviewed PrivadoVPN to see if this newcomer can compete with leading VPNs while keeping subscription costs to a minimum.
The Surfshark extension is running in the Edge browser on a PC monitor.

Surfshark review: a fast streaming VPN for all your devices

I reviewed Surfshark, a fast, affordable streaming VPN with unlimited device support, great privacy protection, and an optional antivirus plan.
Windscribe VPN's cramped but well-designed Windows app is open on a PC monitor.

Windscribe review: build your own plan with this unique VPN

I tested Windscribe, a VPN with a free service, low-cost plans, and a malware blocker. I explored its strengths, weaknesses, and overall value.
The CyberGhost VPN app is open and showing servers on a PC monitor.

CyberGhost review: a fast streaming VPN with some inconsistencies

I reviewed CyberGhost, a popular streaming VPN, to find out how quick it really is and whether it's worth subscribing.
A PC monitor shows ExpressVPN's browser extension in use while testing its speed.

ExpressVPN review: a premium VPN for fast streaming

I tested ExpressVPN's speed, value, and ease-of-use to find out if this well-rated global video streaming solution is worth the premium price.
TorGuard's browser extension is open on a BBC website displayed on a PC monitor.

TorGuard review: a fast, cheap VPN that makes some trade-offs

I reviewed TorGuard, one of the cheapest VPNs, to find out just how good and this bargain-priced privacy solution can be.
The browser extension for Hotspot Shield's free version appears on a PC monitor.

I just learned why the fastest VPN isn’t always the best option

Hotspot Shield is one of the fastest VPNs available, so I reviewed it to test the features, quality, privacy, and customer support.
The Proton VPN Plus app on a PC monitor is connected via two servers.

Proton VPN review: a scientific approach to security

Proton VPN was created by CERN scientists, and I reviewed the free and paid versions to check which is best and how Proton compares to other top VPNs.
A NordVPN speed test is open on a PC monitor.

You’ve heard of NordVPN, but is it actually any good?

NordVPN is a popular solution to keep your location and privacy secure, so I went hands-on to test its speed, quality, and ease-of use.
Avira Prime antivirus is shown on a PC monitor.

I tried a new antivirus software, but it was more expensive than it was worth

I reviewed Avira antivirus software and compared the free, basic, and advanced protection plans to find out which is best for you.
The Proton Pass Plus web app is open on a PC monitor.

Proton Pass review: a privacy-first, open-source password manager

I reviewed Proton Pass, an open-source password manager with free and low-cost paid tiers that puts privacy first.
The NordPass extension is open in a browser on a PC monitor.

NordPass review: a free password manager with premium support

I reviewed NordPass, the password manager from the makers of the popular NordVPN, to check its quality and value on multiple devices.
Avast One Gold is open on a PC monitor.

Avast One Gold review: the easy-to-use antivirus software

I reviewed Avast One's free and paid antivirus software plans to find out how much more you get when you subscribe.
AVG Ultimate is open a PC monitor.

AVG antivirus review: a problematic paid tier

AVG is one of the most popular antivirus apps with free and paid versions, so I tested the top tier to see how much value AVG Ultimate adds.
McAfee antivirus software is shown on a PC monitor.

I reviewed the McAfee+ Premium bundle for antivirus protection. Is it worth it?

I researched and tested McAfee antivirus to check its malware protection, VPN quality, and customer service to find out if it offers good value.
Disk Drill Pro is open on a PC monitor with various drives resting on a desk in front.

Disk Drill Pro review: premium data recovery without a subscription

I review Disk Drill Pro, an app that helps recover lost files from your HDD, SSD, and external drives at a great price.
A photo shows Wise Data Recovery Pro open on a PC monitor.

Wise Data Recovery Pro review: Is it worth it?

Wise Data Recovery is a nice free option for file restoration, so I tested the low-cost pro version to find out if it's worth the cost.
The RoboForm start page is shown on a PC monitor.

RoboForm review: a password manager that keeps things simple

I review RoboForm, a low-cost password manager that claims 24/7 priority support and unlimited logins for all your devices.
The Keeper password manager app is open on a Windows PC.

Keeper password manager review: share logins with precision and ease

I review Keeper's Personal and Family plans, affordable password management with robust security and lots of sharing features.
Stellar Data Recovery Premium appears on a PC monitor.

Stellar Data Recovery Premium review: Great support isn’t always enough

I reviewed Stellar Data Recovery's three subscription plans and a free version to find out which is best and offers the most value.
Recuva Professional data recovery app shown on a PC monitor

Recuva Professional review: a $25 data recovery app that works

I review one of the cheapest data recovery apps available to find out if it works well and is easy to use on SSDs, HDDs, and more.

Computing News

Laptops

Microsoft Windows

Computing Guides