Avast One vs Avira Free Antivirus

Avast One is a security suite for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS, with its protection scope described as complete security. Listed features include ransomware protection, junk cleanup, a startup manager, scheduled maintenance, and built-in ad blocking. The product supports cross-device sync, Chrome Store extensions, and a Chromium browser engine. Windows support covers Windows 10 and 11, and the device limit is 30. Avast One has a free plan. The Silver Device Protection module costs $2.99 a month and adds device-protection features. Gold costs $6.99 a month and includes expanded security, privacy, and performance features. Platinum costs $9.99 a month and is described as the broadest listed protection tier. The listed pricing note says paid from $2.99/mo, while another listed paid-from amount is 65.99 /yr. The maker is headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic, and was founded in 1988.

Avira Free Antivirus is a freemium internet-security product for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS. Its Free Antivirus plan costs nothing and includes 500 MB of VPN data per month. The product combines real-time malware monitoring with ransomware protection, a password manager, privacy settings optimization, browser protection, Safe Shopping, PC tune-up tools, and Software Updater. Avira describes coverage for ransomware, spyware, adware, phishing, and zero-day attacks. Detected files can be deleted or quarantined. Browser Safety can block harmful ads and pages and prevent online tracking. The free version uses the same scan engine and cloud-based detection system as Avira Antivirus Pro; the paid version adds signature-based and heuristic analysis and advanced web protection. The free plan is for private, non-commercial use. Free users can seek help from Avira’s worldwide community, while support requests require an Avira license. Avira states it does not sell user data or share it with government, Big Tech, or advertising networks.