Avast Premium Security vs Microsoft Defender Antivirus
Avast Premium Security
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| Figure | Avast Premium Security | Microsoft Defender Antivirus |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $4.17/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 8 |
| Spec score · Antivirus software | 9.2 (#4) | 6.9 (#104) |
| Founded | 1988 | 1975 |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Headquarters | Prague, Czech Republic and Tempe, Arizona, USA | Redmond, Washington, USA |
| Protection scope | internet security | antivirus |
| Ransomware protection | Ransomware Shield prevents untrusted applications from modifying, deleting, or encrypting protected files on Mac. | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows,macOS,Android,iOS | Windows 10,Windows 11 |
Plans
Avast Premium Security
- Premium Security — 1 Windows PC + 1 mobile device$49.99 a year
- Premium Security — 1 Mac + 1 mobile device$49.99 a year
- Premium Security — 10 devices$69.99 a year
Microsoft Defender Antivirus
- Microsoft Defender Antivirus built into WindowsPrice not published
- Microsoft Defender Antivirus built into WindowsPriced on request
- Microsoft 365 PersonalPriced on request
- Microsoft 365 PersonalPrice not published
- Microsoft 365 FamilyPrice not published
- Microsoft 365 FamilyPriced on request
- Microsoft 365 PremiumPrice not published
- Microsoft 365 PremiumPriced on request
In their own words
Avast Premium Security
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Microsoft Defender Antivirus
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