Avast Antivirus
Widely used free antivirus for Windows and Mac, with paid tiers adding firewall, VPN and cleanup tools.
- Verified facts
- 5 of 5
- Alternatives ranked
- 1
- Approved reviews
- 0
- Visits sent from here
- 0
About Avast Antivirus
Avast Antivirus is one of the best-known consumer security suites. The free edition for Windows scans files, downloads, email and websites in real time and runs a Smart Scan that looks for malware, risky browser add-ons and weak settings in one pass. Avast Security for Mac and free mobile apps for Android and iPhone cover other devices. Paid tiers (Premium Security, Ultimate and the Avast One bundle) add a firewall, ransomware shields, webcam protection, a VPN and PC cleanup tools. Avast is owned by Gen Digital, the company behind Norton and AVG, so the products share much of their technology. It suits home users who want solid free protection and don't mind upgrade prompts; people who dislike in-app offers for other Avast products may prefer a quieter option.
Best for: Home users who want a free real-time antivirus for Windows or Mac.
Pros and cons
What works
- Free edition includes real-time protection, not just scans
- Covers Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone
- Smart Scan checks malware, add-ons and settings together
Why people leave
- Free version shows frequent upgrade offers
- Firewall and ransomware shields need a paid plan
- Setup can offer extra Avast apps you may not want
Top Avast Antivirus alternatives
See all 1- 1
Malwarebytes62.6Good second-opinion scanner and a simpler paid suite with a 60-day refund window.
Why people left Avast Antivirus
In reviewers' own words, from reviews of the apps they moved to. These are their opinions, not ours.
No switching stories yet. If you moved away from Avast Antivirus, review the app you switched to and tell us why.
Reviews
No approved reviews yet. How we verify reviewers
Write a review of Avast Antivirus
Avast Antivirus: common questions
Is Avast Antivirus free?
Avast Antivirus has a free plan and paid plans. Free version: Avast Free Antivirus for Windows (checked on Avast Antivirus's own site).
Is Avast Antivirus open source?
No, Avast Antivirus is not open source.
What platforms does Avast Antivirus run on?
Avast Antivirus is available for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS.
What are the best alternatives to Avast Antivirus?
The highest-ranked Avast Antivirus alternatives right now are Malwarebytes. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.