Avast
Free antivirus with paid scam protection, VPN and cleanup for home devices
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Pricing
From £39.99 first year (£3.33/mo), renews at £64.99/yr
Company
Gen Digital Inc.
Platforms
What is Avast?
Avast makes consumer security software. Its main product is the Avast One app, which protects PCs, Macs, Android phones and iPhones/iPads from viruses, malware, ransomware and online scams. The free tier covers antivirus, scam spotting through the AI-powered Avast Assistant, Free Cleanup and Free BreachGuard.
Paid plans add more on top. Premium Security flags suspicious emails in Gmail and Outlook, blocks scam calls and SMS on mobile, checks Wi-Fi security and warns about fake websites. The Ultimate bundle adds Premium VPN (50+ server locations), AntiTrack and Cleanup Premium. Plans are yearly subscriptions that renew automatically.
Avast also sells business security managed through its cloud-based Business Hub, plus Patch Management, Cloud Backup and Antivirus for Linux. The company belongs to Gen Digital and says it has been around for 38+ years. Its free antivirus has received AV-TEST and AV-Comparatives awards.
Key features
- 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
Use cases
Who it's for
Basic free protection
Home users can install Avast One free on PC, Mac, Android or iOS to block malware and ransomware.
Avoiding scams
Premium Security warns about risky emails, blocks scam calls and texts, and flags fake websites.
Public Wi-Fi privacy
The Ultimate bundle includes Premium VPN, which encrypts traffic and hides your IP address.
Small office protection
Small businesses can manage Avast Business Security through the cloud-based Business Hub.
Avast pricing
From the vendor's site, checked Nov 12, 2026. Prices change — confirm on their pricing page.
| Plan | Free Antivirus | Premium Security | Premium Security (10 devices) | Ultimate | Ultimate (10 devices) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | £39.99 first year (£3.33/mo), renews at £64.99/yrfirst year, then £64.99/yr | £54.99 first year (£4.58/mo), renews at £84.99/yrfirst year, then £84.99/yr | £42.49 first year (£3.54/mo), renews at £89.99/yrfirst year, then £89.99/yr | £64.99 first year (£5.42/mo), renews at £109.99/yrfirst year, then £109.99/yr |
| Devices covered | — | 1 PC or Mac + 1 mobile | 10 | 1 PC or Mac + 1 mobile | 10 |
| Scam call and SMS blocking | — | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| Premium VPN | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| AntiTrack | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Cleanup | Free | Free | Free | Premium | Premium |
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How Avast compares
- Avast has a free plan, like 1 of the 4 alternatives below.
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan | Free trial | API | Open source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAvast | — | — | — | — | ||
N Norton | $1.67/mo | — | — | — | Avast vs Norton | |
B Bitdefender | — | — | — | Avast vs Bitdefender | ||
| MMcAfee | — | — | — | — | — | Avast vs McAfee |
E ESET | — | — | — | — | Avast vs ESET |
The closest alternatives in our directory by category. “Starts at” is the cheapest paid plan per month, as each vendor lists it.
Pros and cons
Strengths
- 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
Limitations
- 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
Avast FAQ
Is Avast free?
Yes. Avast One has a free tier with antivirus, ransomware protection, scam spotting, Free Cleanup and Free BreachGuard.
How much does Premium Security cost?
In the UK it costs £39.99 for the first year for 1 PC or Mac plus 1 mobile device, then renews at £64.99/year. The 10-device plan is £54.99 for the first year.
Which devices are supported?
Windows PCs, Macs, Android and iPhone/iPad. There is also Antivirus for Linux for businesses.
What does Ultimate add?
Everything in Premium Security, plus Premium VPN, AntiTrack and Cleanup Premium.
How do renewals work?
Subscriptions renew automatically every year at full price. Avast emails a reminder up to 65 days before renewal, and you need to cancel at least 35 days before the period ends.
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