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NAvast vs McAfee
Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.
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Choose Avast if…
- you want a free plan to start with
- you work on Windows, macOS, Android
- you're in its core audience: home users, families with multiple devices
M
Choose McAfee if…
- you're in its core audience: home users, families
Side by side
Feature Avast McAfee
Pricing modelFreemiumPricing unknown
Starting price——
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Android, iOS, Linux, Chrome—
CompanyGen Digital Inc.McAfee
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
M McAfee
- Antivirus and malware protection
- McAfee+ plans that include identity protection
- Individual and family subscription plans
What 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
McAfee
Pricing unknown. 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
McAfee
- Individual and family plans available
- One subscription bundles device security with identity protection
- Introductory first-year prices renew at a higher regular rate
More comparisons
Other options to consider
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From $1.67/mo
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BB
Freemium
B
Antivirus and security suites for homes, small businesses and enterprises
AntivirusFree plan
E
EE
Paid
S
SS
From $2.49/mo
I
II
From $2.19/mo
V
VV
From $1.99/mo
Facts from each vendor's public pages, prices checked Nov 12, 2026. Editorial policy