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NAvast vs Bitdefender
Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.
A
Choose Avast if…
- you work on Linux, Chrome
- you're in its core audience: home users, families with multiple devices
B
Choose Bitdefender if…
- you work on Web
- you're in its core audience: home users and families, small businesses
Side by side
Feature Avast Bitdefender
Pricing modelFreemiumFreemium
Starting price——
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Android, iOS, Linux, ChromeWindows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web
CompanyGen Digital Inc.Bitdefender · since 2001
Full feature lists
A Avast
- Free antivirus against viruses, spyware and ransomware
- AI-powered Avast Assistant for checking scam messages
- Suspicious email alerts for Gmail and Outlook
- Scam call and SMS blocking on mobile
- Premium VPN with 50+ server locations
- Dark web monitoring and credential leak alerts
- Junk file cleanup and scheduled maintenance
- Web Guard for safer browsing
B Bitdefender
- Antivirus for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS
- All-in-one plans with VPN and password manager
- Scam detection with Scamio and a link checker
- Digital identity protection
- GravityZone EDR and XDR for businesses
- Vulnerability and patch management
- Managed detection and response services
- Cloud and container workload security
Their home pages
What each vendor shows first: the pitch, the plans and the sign-up.
Avast · avast.com
Bitdefender · bitdefender.comWhat you'd pay
The cheapest plan that fits, per month, billed yearly where the plan offers it.
Avast
Free AntivirusFree
Premium Security£39.99 first year (£3.33/mo), renews at £64.99/yr
Premium Security (10 devices)£54.99 first year (£4.58/mo), renews at £84.99/yr
Ultimate£42.49 first year (£3.54/mo), renews at £89.99/yr
Ultimate (10 devices)£64.99 first year (£5.42/mo), renews at £109.99/yr
Bitdefender
Freemium. Plan details aren't published.
Strengths and limitations
Avast
- Free antivirus tier on PC, Mac, Android and iOS
- Free antivirus received AV-TEST Top Product and AV-Comparatives Top-Rated awards
- 10-device plans available
- Security, VPN, breach monitoring and cleanup in one app
- First-year prices renew at much higher rates (e.g. £39.99 to £64.99)
- You must cancel at least 35 days before renewal to avoid being charged
- VPN only comes with the Ultimate bundle or as a separate product
Bitdefender
- Free antivirus for Windows and Android
- Covers Windows, Mac, Android and iOS
- Range runs from consumer plans to enterprise XDR and managed services
- Free trials offered for consumer and business products
- Large product range can make choosing a plan hard
More comparisons
Other options to consider
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From $1.67/mo
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See site
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Paid
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SS
From $2.49/mo
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From $2.19/mo
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Free trial
Facts from each vendor's public pages, prices checked Nov 12, 2026. Editorial policy