Avast One vs McAfee Total Protection
Avast One
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McAfee Total Protection
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| Figure | Avast One | McAfee Total Protection |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 8 | 5 |
| Spec score · Antivirus software | 9.4 (#2) | 7.8 (#55) |
| Spec score · Antivirus for Mac | 9.5 (#1) | 7.4 (#18) |
| Device limit | 30 | Unlimited-device plans are limited to household devices owned for personal, non-commercial use and are subject to a fair use policy. |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Protection scope | complete security | complete security |
| Ransomware protection | The free tier includes ransomware protection that restricts untrusted apps from changing protected folders. | Yes |
| Support | Official help provides contact options, account help, forums and an academy. | The product page says free customer support is available by phone, chat, or online. |
| Supported platforms | Windows,macOS,Android,iOS | Windows,macOS,iOS,Android |
| VPN | The VPN offers connections in more than 100 locations and includes a 60-day trial on the product page. | The secure VPN uses AES 256-bit encryption and is described as protecting browsing information on public Wi-Fi. |
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
McAfee Total Protection
- Total ProtectionPrice not published
- Total ProtectionPriced on request
- AdvancedPrice not published
- EssentialPrice not published
- PremiumPrice 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.
McAfee Total Protection
McAfee Total Protection has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.