Avast
VerifiedFree and premium antivirus with ransomware protection, firewall, and scam detection tools
See all screenshots - Deployment Hybrid
- Starting price Free
- Free trial Available
- Best for Freelancers, Startups, SMEs
What is Avast?
Avast is an antivirus and online security company based in Prague, Czech Republic, and owned by Gen Digital. It offers a free antivirus product alongside paid Premium Security and Ultimate plans that add ransomware protection, a firewall, webcam protection, and scam detection for email, SMS, and phone calls. The software runs on Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS, with plans covering a single device or up to ten devices under one subscription.
Premium Security includes real-time threat detection, a sandbox for testing suspicious files, file shredding, and Wi-Fi network scanning. The Ultimate bundle adds Avast SecureLine VPN, Cleanup Premium performance tools, and AntiTrack anti-tracking software. Avast provides browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, and paid subscriptions include a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Key Features of Avast
Avast lists 10 documented features, including Real-time antivirus and malware detection, Ransomware Shield with protected folder access and Two-way firewall for network traffic monitoring. The list below covers what the product does rather than how it is marketed.
- Real-time antivirus and malware detection
- Ransomware Shield with protected folder access
- Two-way firewall for network traffic monitoring
- Webcam and microphone protection
- AI-powered email, SMS, and phone call scam detection
- Wi-Fi network security inspector
- Sandbox for testing suspicious files
- Permanent file shredder
- Browser extension for phishing and tracking protection
- Automatic software updater for vulnerable apps
Avast Pricing
Avast lists 4 plans, starting free and running to $139.99.
Free Antivirus
Free
No device cap
Core real-time antivirus, Wi-Fi security scanning, and basic firewall at no cost.
Premium Security (1 device)
$77.99/year
1 PC/Mac plus 1 mobile device free
First-year introductory pricing from $49.08 is commonly offered. Adds ransomware protection, firewall, webcam protection, and scam detection.
Premium Security (10 devices)
$99.99/year
Up to 10 devices
First-year introductory pricing from $69.48 is commonly offered.
Ultimate (10 devices)
$139.99/year
Up to 10 devices
First-year introductory pricing from $69.48 is commonly offered. Bundles Premium Security with SecureLine VPN, Cleanup Premium, and AntiTrack.
Avast Specifications
Avast is available on Windows and macOS and has iOS and Android apps. It has a free trial and has a free plan.
- Deployment
- Hybrid
- Billing cycle
- Yearly
- Desktop
- Windows
- macOS
- Mobile
- iOS
- Android
- Languages
- English
- Built for
- Freelancers
- Startups
- SMEs
- Support
- Phone
- Live Support
- Tickets
- Integrations
- Browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Opera; email scam protection for Gmail and Outlook webmail
- Public API
- No
- Free trial
- Yes
- Free plan
- Yes
- Runs in browser
- No
- Customisable
- Yes
- Website
- avast.com
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