Zillya Antivirus Reviews & Ratings

4.7/5

“Daily Updates, But Not Much Configuration”

Zillya updates its threat database every day without me even noticing—nice and seamless. It runs fast and quietly, so I don’t worry about missing threats. That said, I wish I could schedule scans more precisely, like “run weekends only” or manually adjust scanning parameters. Right now it's all automatic with minimal checkbox choices.

Pros : Daily virus signature updates, auto-updates without fanfare.

Cons : Bare minimum control—no manual schedule tweaking.

Switched from : Kaspersky Plus

Reason to switch : I looked into Zillya for daily ease, but moved to Kaspersky when I needed more control over scan times and scan depth.

4.6/5

“Budget-Friendly Pricing, No Enterprise Clout”

At around €20/year, Zillya gives full protection—scanning files, email filtering, USB defense, firewall control. That’s great value for a home user. But when I looked into business-level features—like central management for multiple endpoints—it wasn’t there. I’d need a separate business platform once we scale up.

Pros : Cheap (~€20/year), covers email, USB, firewall, antivirus.

Cons : Doesn’t offer business-grade management or central deployment.

Switched from : Sophos Intercept X

Reason to switch : I grabbed Zillya for my home PC but will upgrade to Sophos for business management when we scale.

4.5/5

“Good All Around, But Needs Polish”

Zillya has all the basics—real-time protection, USB scans, firewall, email filters—and does it with a small memory footprint. But the UI is a bit rough around the edges, and the module settings feel shallow. It covers everything a casual user needs, but if you're accustomed to slicker interfaces, it'll feel dated.

Pros : All core features (real time, USB, email, firewall), small system footprint.

Cons : Clunky interface, needs polish; feature-lite compared to top brands.

Switched from : Avast Antivirus

Reason to switch : I initially used Zillya for its lightweight approach but upgraded to Avast when I wanted smoother UI and more advanced features.

4.5/5

“Mobile App Adds Family Protection, But No Reviews”

I installed Zillya’s Android app for my kid’s phone. It has phishing protection, app scans, battery monitoring, and cache cleanup—handy extras that feel built into one package. But when I looked up reviews, there were very few—so I’m not sure how well it actually works day to day. I’ll keep it for now, but I might switch if I don’t see strong track records.

Pros : Android version includes anti-phishing, antivirus, battery tools, cache cleaning.

Cons : Sparse user reviews, uncertain real-world effectiveness.

Switched from : Avast Antivirus

Reason to switch : I grabbed Zillya for its all-in-one app, but will likely move to Avast after seeing how well it works over time.

4.5/5

“Phone Support Is Real, but Mostly Russian”

It’s refreshing that Zillya offers 24/7 phone support—on day one I called to ask about setting firewall rules. They guided me kindly. Support felt genuine. But most of the docs and help are in Russian—with translations available. If I had a more complex issue, I think I’d struggle with language unless I use translators.

Pros : Round-the-clock phone support, responsive team.

Cons : Support primarily Russian-language; limited global coverage.

Switched from : Norton Antivirus

Reason to switch : I moved to Norton for verified global, English-first support, though I appreciated Zillya’s support responsiveness.

4.5/5

“Detects Malware but Floods Logs with False Alerts”

Zillya picked up a couple of harmless files bundled with games—great to catch potential unwanted programs. But it also threw up so many alerts for Firefox, Chrome, even Steam downloads that I spent hours sorting legit from malicious. The logs were overwhelming, and I felt like I was more curator than user at one point.

Pros : Packs proactive and heuristic protection modules.

Cons : Frequent false positives, overly chatty detection logs.

Switched from : Malwarebytes Premium

Reason to switch : I jumped to Malwarebytes later because I wanted solid detection without the constant alert interruptions.

4.5/5

“Solid USB Protection but Web Filter Needs Work”

I appreciated how Zillya blocks threats on USB drives—no more autorun nasties from random sticks. That gave me peace when moving files between systems. There’s a web filter too, but it’s super simple: blocks entire sites or just malicious downloads. People at home managed to bypass it in minutes, so it’s not reliable for parental control.

Pros : Built-in USB protection, blocks autorun malware.

Cons : Web filter is barely functional and easily bypassed.

Switched from : Bitdefender Antivirus Plus

Reason to switch : I moved to Bitdefender later for better web filtering and parental controls while still keeping strong USB protections.

4.5/5

“Reasonably Effective, But No Independent Lab Tests”

I liked how nothing sluggish about Zillya—it feels fast, light, and modern. But when I looked online, I couldn’t find any recent tests from AV Comparatives or AV Test. That’s a bit of a red flag if they’re not showing how well they score against competitors. It’s a decent choice if you're budget-conscious, but big names still feel more proven.

Pros : Proactive protection, optimized performance.

Cons : Lacks independent AV-test coverage, lower trust factor.

Switched from : Avast Antivirus

Reason to switch : I moved to Avast for recognized testing certifications, despite Zillya being lean and effective.

4.5/5

“Heuristic Engine Catches the Weird Stuff”

I love that Zillya uses HIPS—heuristic analysis flagged some questionable behavior when I installed a mod tool. Nice to see it catches unknown threats. On the flip side, there’s no slider to adjust how deep scans go—it’s just standard or archive scans. I’m no malware expert, so I wish I could fine-tune the depth, but it’s reliable for everyday use.

Pros : Advanced proactive, heuristic analysis (HIPS).

Cons : Settings depth is shallow—no scan-depth control.

Switched from : ESET Business Security

Reason to switch : I switched to ESET mainly for more control over scan sensitivity and volume without sacrificing detection power.

4.5/5

“Lightweight & Simple with Good Firewall Control”

I tried Zillya after my old antivirus kept slowing my PC. It’s surprisingly lightweight—it barely touches CPU or RAM—and the built-in firewall kicks in the moment a new app tries to access the internet. It's easy to allow or block connections. The UI’s super clean, making scans and updates quick. On the flip side, there's not much flexibility: no depth control for scans or granular heuristics. For basic users, though, this setup is ideal.

Pros : Light on resources, simple UI, solid firewall.

Cons : Limited configuration options.

Switched from : Avast Antivirus

Reason to switch : I switched from Avast because it bogged down my older laptop, and Zillya offered smoother performance with fewer bells and whistles.