technohyper -- I can't tell you which is best, it's a decision you have to make on your own
Specifically for paid or premium options, I'd actually answer with a question -- are there any must have features you're looking for?
Example being that all versions of Avast come with our nextgen protection (CyberCapture, Behavior Shield, etc. https
/www.avast.com/nextgen). The paid versions offer additional layers of security (like Ransomware Shield) as well as additional features (Software Updater for example)
You could also start by downloading some free trials and exploring the features available, and ask questions from there!