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Avast

Avast offers free and paid consumer security software through its Avast One app, including antivirus, a VPN and privacy and cleanup tools. Avast is part of Gen Digital. Avast appears in our antivirus software comparison.

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Company facts

Official websiteavast.com
CategoriesAntivirus Software
Facts checkedNovember 14, 2026

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What Avast offers, and how we rank it

Antivirus Software

Avast is ranked #9 of 10 in our antivirus software comparison, with an editorial score of 7.9/10 (best free all-in-one app).

Well-known free antivirus inside the Avast One app, with paid upgrades for a VPN and more.

  • Free antivirus in the Avast One app
  • Free versions for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS
  • Paid upgrades with a VPN and Premium Security
  • Web protection and scam alerts

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