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BAvast vs Norton
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 Linux, Chrome
- you're in its core audience: home users, families with multiple devices
N
Choose Norton if…
- you want to trial it before paying
- you're in its core audience: home users, families with children
Side by side
Feature Avast Norton
Pricing modelFreemiumPaid
Starting price—$1.67/mo
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Android, iOS, Linux, ChromeWindows, macOS, iOS, Android
CompanyGen Digital Inc.Gen
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
N Norton
- Antivirus, malware, ransomware and hacking protection
- Genie AI scam detection for SMS messages
- Built-in VPN with kill switch and split tunneling
- Password manager and dark web monitoring
- Cloud backup from 2 GB to 500 GB (Windows)
- Parental controls on Windows, iOS and Android
- LifeLock identity theft protection with credit alerts
- Deepfake protection
Their home pages
What each vendor shows first: the pitch, the plans and the sign-up.
Avast · avast.com
Norton · us.norton.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
Norton
Norton Mobile Security (Android or iOS)$19.99 first yr (about $1.67/mo), renews at $29.99/yr
Norton AntiVirus Plus$59.99/yr
Norton 360 Standard$39.99 first yr (about $3.33/mo), renews at $94.99/yr
Norton 360 Deluxe$49.99 first yr (about $4.17/mo), renews at $124.99/yr
Norton 360 with LifeLock Select Plus$99.99 first yr (about $8.33/mo), renews at $189.99/yr
Norton VPN Standard$79.99/yr
Norton Small BusinessFrom $119.99/yr
Norton Small Business PremiumFrom $299.99/yr
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
Norton
- 60-day money-back guarantee on plans
- Bundles antivirus, VPN, password manager and backup in one plan
- Large first-year discounts, e.g. Norton 360 Deluxe at $49.99
- LifeLock tiers include up to $25,000 stolen funds reimbursement
- Subscriptions renew automatically at higher prices after the first year
- Cloud backup and utility features work only on Windows, not S mode or ARM
- Dark web monitoring is not available in all countries
- Trials require a payment method at sign-up
More comparisons
Other options to consider
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Freemium
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Antivirus and security suites for homes, small businesses and enterprises
AntivirusFree plan
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See site
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Paid
S
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From $2.49/mo
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From $2.19/mo
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From $1.99/mo
Facts from each vendor's public pages, prices checked Nov 12, 2026. Editorial policy