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Avast alternatives
Avast compared with 9 alternatives: AVG, Avira, Bitdefender, Norton 360, Malwarebytes and 4 more.
Avast's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 5 of the 9 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
9 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| AvastThis tool | Free plan | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| AVG | Free plan | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Avira | Free plan | Yes | Windows, iOS, Android |
| Bitdefender | Free plan · from $49.99/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Norton 360 | Free trial · from $84.99/yr | Trial only | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Malwarebytes | Free plan · from $59.99/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| ESET | Free trial · from $12.99/yr | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Android |
| Kaspersky | Free trial · from $64.99/yr | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| McAfee | Free plan | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| TotalAV | From $99/yr | No | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
How each one differs from Avast
- Free plan
AVG
Free antivirus for Windows, with paid Internet Security and Ultimate
Suits: Windows users who want real-time antivirus without paying
- Free plan
Avira
Free antivirus suite with a VPN, PC cleaner and password manager
- Only Avast lists a macOS app.
- Only Avast lists a browser extension.
- Avira also covers password manager and ad and tracker blocking.
Suits: Windows users who want free antivirus plus cleanup and update tools
- Free plan · from $49.99/yr
Bitdefender
Antivirus suites for computers and phones, with a free Windows tier
- Only Avast lists a browser extension.
- Bitdefender also covers password manager.
Suits: Windows users who want free real-time antivirus
- Free trial · from $84.99/yr
Norton 360
Antivirus suite with VPN, password manager and PC cloud backup
- Avast has a free plan. Norton 360 does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Avast lists a browser extension.
- Norton 360 also covers password manager and ad and tracker blocking.
Suits: Households that want antivirus, a VPN and a password manager in one subscription
- Free plan · from $59.99/yr
Malwarebytes
Malware scanner and real-time protection, with VPN and ID plans
- Malwarebytes also covers ad and tracker blocking.
Suits: Cleaning up a computer that is already infected, for free
- Free trial · from $12.99/yr
ESET
Antivirus and home security plans priced by device count
- Avast has a free plan. ESET does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Avast lists an iOS app.
- Only Avast lists a browser extension.
Suits: Buyers who want a light antivirus for one Windows PC or Mac
- Free trial · from $64.99/yr
Kaspersky
Antivirus suites with a VPN and password manager on higher tiers
- Avast has a free plan. Kaspersky does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Kaspersky lists a Linux app.
- Only Avast lists a browser extension.
- Kaspersky also covers password manager and ad and tracker blocking.
Suits: Buyers outside the US who want antivirus, VPN and passwords in one plan
- Free plan
McAfee
Antivirus, VPN and identity monitoring for PCs, Macs and phones
- Only Avast lists a browser extension.
Suits: Households that want one subscription across PCs, Macs and phones
- From $99/yr
TotalAV
Antivirus with tune-up tools, plus VPN and ad blocking on higher plans
- Avast has a free plan. TotalAV does not.
- TotalAV also covers password manager, disk cleanup and ad and tracker blocking.
Suits: Households that want antivirus, VPN and ad blocker in one bill
Limits worth knowing in Avast
- Avast's website refused automated reads on 2026-10-17, so its plan prices are not listed here; check avast.com before buying.
- Premium Security does not include the VPN or Cleanup Premium; each needs its own subscription unless you buy Avast Ultimate.
- Premium Security is sold for one device or as Multi-Device for up to 10 across Windows, Mac, Android and iOS.
- Paid subscriptions renew automatically, and some trials ask for a payment method before they start.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Avast?
The alternatives to Avast in this directory are AVG, Avira, Bitdefender, Norton 360, Malwarebytes, ESET, Kaspersky, McAfee and TotalAV. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Avast.
Is there a free alternative to Avast?
Yes. AVG, Avira, Bitdefender, Malwarebytes and McAfee have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Avast alternatives work on Linux?
The Avast listing does not include a Linux app. Kaspersky lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 17, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.