Avast
Avast is a consumer antivirus suite sold as Avast One: free antivirus, scam blocking, privacy tools, and cleanup in one app.
Our verdict
Who it's for
Free antivirus, scam blocking, privacy, and cleanup
Who should look elsewhere
Renewal is higher than the first-year sale ($77.99 vs $49.08 on the small Premium pack)
Pros
- +A real free Avast One / Free Antivirus app, not a 7-day teaser only
- +Published US dollar prices on official Premium Security and Ultimate pages
- +1+1: one desktop Premium seat includes one mobile
- +Windows trial with no card
Cons
- −Renewal is higher than the first-year sale ($77.99 vs $49.08 on the small Premium pack)
- −In-app upsells on the free app
- −Owned by Gen Digital. Past privacy controversies are part of the brand history
- −Android / iOS-only Premium is sold inside the mobile app, not as a desktop SKU
Key features
- ✓Avast One Free: antivirus, scam blocking, cleanup
- ✓Premium Security: ransomware, firewall, email / SMS scam tools, webcam shield
- ✓1 desktop + 1 mobile, or up to 10 devices
- ✓Ultimate: Premium plus VPN, Cleanup, privacy extras
- ✓Stay Safe Virus Guarantee while auto-renew is on
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avast One Free | $0 | month | Antivirus and scam blocking; Cleanup basics; No card |
| Premium Security (1 PC + 1 mobile) | $77.99 | month | $49.08 first year, then $77.99/year; 1 desktop + 1 mobile; 30-day Windows trial, no card |
| Premium Security (10 devices) | $99.99 | month | $69.48 first year, then $99.99/year; Up to 10 devices; Same product as the 1+1 pack |
| Ultimate (small pack) | $109.99 | month | $49.08 first year, then $109.99/year; Premium plus VPN, Cleanup, privacy extras |
| Ultimate (larger pack) | $139.99 | month | $69.48 first year, then $139.99/year; More devices on the Ultimate bundle |