Avast One vs Kaspersky Mobile Security
Avast One
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| Figure | Avast One | Kaspersky Mobile Security |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 8 | 4 |
| Spec score · Antivirus software | 9.4 (#2) | 8.2 (#38) |
| Company history | Avast says Pavel Baudiš and Eduard Kučera founded Alwil in Prague in 1988, renamed it Avast Software in 2010 and joined Gen in 2022. | Kaspersky says the company was established on June 26, 1997. |
| Founded | 1988 | 1997 |
| Headquarters | Prague, Czech Republic | The company page lists Rieterstrasse 6, 8002, Zurich, Switzerland, under its headquarters section. |
| System requirements | The product requires internet access for updates; Windows support covers Windows 7 through 11, while Mac requires macOS 10.14 or later, Android requires 9.0 or later and iOS requires 15 or later. | The page lists Android 11–16 and iOS 26, and says beta or preview operating systems are unsupported. |
| VPN | The VPN offers connections in more than 100 locations and includes a 60-day trial on the product page. | Superfast VPN provides a secure connection and is described as supporting access to global content. |
Plans
Avast One
- BasicPrice not published
- BasicPriced on request
- Silver Device Protection module$2.99 a month
- Gold$6.99 a month
- Platinum$9.99 a month
- Free AntivirusFree
- Premium Security$49.99 a year
- Ultimate$69.99 a year
Kaspersky Mobile Security
- Kaspersky Free for AndroidFree
- Kaspersky Premium for MobilePrice not published
- Kaspersky Premium MultidevicePrice not published
- Kaspersky Standard for MobilePrice not published
In their own words
Avast One
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.
Kaspersky Mobile Security
Kaspersky Mobile Security has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.