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NAvast 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
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Choose Norton if…
- you want to trial it before paying
- you're in its core audience: home users, families
Side by side
Feature Avast Norton
Pricing modelFreemiumFree trial
Starting price——
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Android, iOS, Linux, ChromeWindows, macOS, iOS, Android
CompanyGen Digital Inc.Gen Digital
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 and ransomware protection
- Genie AI scam detection
- Deepfake protection
- Built-in VPN with kill switch and Double VPN
- Password manager
- Windows cloud backup up to 200 GB
- Parental controls and dark web monitoring
- Credit alerts and identity restoration support
Their home pages
What each vendor shows first: the pitch, the plans and the sign-up.
Avast · avast.com
Norton · norton.comWhat you'd pay
The cheapest plan that fits, per month, billed yearly where the plan offers it.
| Team size | Avast | Norton |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | no published plan | $1.67 Identity Advisor Plus |
| 5 people | no published plan | $6.25 Small Business (5 devices) |
| 20 people | no published plan | $6.25 Small Business (5 devices) |
All plans and prices
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
Mobile Security (iOS)£29.99 first yr
AntiVirus Plus£34.99 first yr
Norton 360 Standard£69.99 first yr
Norton 360 Deluxe£89.99 first yr
Norton 360 Advanced£149.99 first yr
Norton VPN Standard£59.99 first yr
Identity Advisor Plus£19.99/yr
Small Business£129.99 first yr
Small Business Premium£219.99 first yr
Small Business (5 devices)£74.99/year
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
- Suites bundle antivirus, VPN, password manager and backup
- 100% Virus Protection Promise on antivirus plans
- Plans scale from 1 to 10 devices
- Low prices apply to the first year only, then renewal pricing applies
- Cloud backup and utilities are Windows-only
- Dark web monitoring is not available in all countries
More comparisons
Other options to consider
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From $1.67/mo
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BB
Freemium
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Antivirus and security suites for homes, small businesses and enterprises
AntivirusFree plan
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M
See site
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Paid
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SS
From $2.49/mo
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II
From $2.19/mo
Facts from each vendor's public pages, prices checked Nov 12, 2026. Editorial policy