Updated September 28, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
Avast vs Avira
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Avast |  Avira |
|---|---|---|
| First-year price | $49.99 to $69.99 | €47.95 |
| Renewal price | $77.99 to $99.99 | €87.95 |
| Devices | 1 to 10Higher | 5 |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOS, Android, iOS | Windows, Mac, Android, iOS |
| Extras | VPN | VPN, Password managerCovers more |
| Money-back period | 30 days | 60 daysHigher |
Same on both: Free version (Yes).
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Key differences
- Avira scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 9.0.
- Devices is higher at Avast: 1 to 10 vs 5.
- Platforms: only Avast offers MacOS.
- Platforms: only Avira offers Mac.
- Extras: only Avira offers Password manager.
- Support channels: only Avast offers Phone.
- Money-back period is higher at Avira: 60 days vs 30 days.
- Founded is lower at Avira: 1986 vs 1988.
Our verdict on each
Avast
Avast suits households and travellers who want antivirus and a VPN from a single supplier, and its free version covers a surprising share of the basics. Premium Security opens at $49.99 to $69.99 for the first year, covering 1 to 10 devices on Windows, macOS and Android.
Avira
Avira suits readers who want antivirus, a VPN and a password manager under one subscription, and who keep paying after the first year. The annual antivirus plan opens at €47.95 and renews at €87.95, so the renewal figure is the one to plan around.
Score breakdown
| Area | Avast | Avira |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.2HigherIntro $49.99 to $69.99 sits near the €49.95 median for the category, and monthly SecureLine pricing of $4.99 is under €7.89. | 9.1Monthly billing sits at €5.95, and renewal at €87.95 outweighs the lower entry price. |
| Offer | 8.8 | 9.0HigherExtras add vpn and password manager, a 30 day trial and a 60 day money-back window. |
| Privacy | 9.2 | 9.8Higher |
Choosing between them
Pick Avast if devices matter most.
Pick Avira if privacy, extras, and money-back period matter most.
How the counts compare
| Fact | Avast | Avira |
|---|---|---|
| Devices | 1 to 10 | 5 |
| Money-back period | 30 days | 60 days |
How they place
| Ranking | Avast | Avira |
|---|---|---|
| VPNs | 41 of 232 | 27 of 232 |
| Antivirus software | 27 of 92 | 18 of 92 |
| Identity theft protection | 25 of 117 | 16 of 117 |
| Privacy tools | 36 of 280 | 25 of 280 |
| Private browsers and search engines | 12 of 55 | 8 of 55 |
| Free VPNs | 35 of 189 | 23 of 189 |
| Free antivirus | 20 of 62 | 14 of 62 |
A third option
ESET Brasil has devices at 1 to 25, against 1 to 10 for Avast and 5 for Avira.
ESET Brasil reviewWhere these facts come from
Avast
- avast.com: 12 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Avira
- avira.com: 9 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- e-shop.avira.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- en.wikipedia.org: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Avast | Avira |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Legal entity | Avast Software s.r.o. | Avira Operations GmbH |
| Headquarters | Czechia | Germany |
| Founded | 1988 | 1986Lower |
| Support channels | Help centre, Community, PhoneCovers more | Help centre, Community |
VPN
| Fact | Avast | Avira |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $4.99 | €5.95 |
| Long-term plan price | $3.99 | €4.00 |
| Server countries | 74Higher | 36 |
| Features | No logs, Streaming, Travel | No logs, Streaming, Travel |
| Jurisdiction | CZ | DE |
| Protocols | OpenVPN, IPsec | Not confirmed |
| Features | Kill switch, Split tunnelling, Multi hopCovers more | Kill switch |
| Streaming services | Built for streaming, downloads, and everything else you do online, Up to 2 Gbps for 4K streaming and big downloads | Streaming services (vendor claim: unblocks access to geo restricted services) |
| Owner | Gen Digital Inc. | Gen Digital Inc. |
| Longest plan (months) | 36 monthsHigher | 12 months |
Privacy tools
| Fact | Avast | Avira |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €3.33 | Not confirmed |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan limits | Free Antivirus free indefinitely; app may prompt reactivation of the free subscription after 12 months; includes Free Cleanup, Free BreachGuard and a 60-day SecureLine VPN trial (payment method required to activate the VPN trial). | 500 MB/month data (Phantom VPN free) |
| Logging policy | States it does not sell users' personal data; security products send suspicious files to Avast Threat Labs for analysis and AntiTrack/BreachGuard block advertiser tracking. | Strict no-logs policy; browsing activity not tracked and data not sold to third parties |
| Open source | Not confirmed | No |
| Privacy tool type | Browser | Ad blocker, BrowserCovers more |
Identity protection
| Fact | Avast | Avira |
|---|---|---|
| Free trial length | 60 daysHigher | 30 days |
Password managers
| Fact | Avast | Avira |
|---|---|---|
| Security audit | Not confirmed | AV-TEST and AV-Comparatives test certifications, antivirus products only (2020) |
| Encryption | Not confirmed | 256-bit encryption, bank-grade |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Avast | Avira | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devices | 1 to 10at the median | 5below the median | 10 |
| Money-back period | 30 daysat the median | 60 dayshighest quarter | 30 days |
Median across 51 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Avast
Pros
- The free version is not a trial: it includes Free Cleanup, Free BreachGuard and a 60 SecureLine VPN trial.
- Premium Security covers 1 to 10 devices on Windows, macOS and Android, so a single licence handles a mixed household.
- SecureLine VPN spans 74 server countries over OpenVPN and IPsec, with a kill switch, split tunnelling and multi hop on top.
Cons
- Renewal is the sting: $77.99 to $99.99 once the first term ends.
- The paid plan spans 1 to 10 devices while the typical free antivirus listed spans 10, so paying buys features rather than device count.
- Support runs on help centre, community and phone only.
Avira
Pros
- A free version and a free password manager plan sit alongside the paid tiers
- A single subscription covers 5 devices across Windows, Mac and Android
- The bundle adds vpn and password manager to the antivirus plan
Cons
- Renewal runs at €87.95 against a first year of €47.95
- Support runs on help centre and community only
- Free usage is capped at 500 MB/month data (Phantom VPN free)
Who each suits
Avast
Who it suits
- Budget-first households that want a permanent free baseline rather than a countdown, with Premium Security as the upgrade.
- People who stream and travel, since SecureLine is listed for no-logs, streaming and travel and reaches 74 server countries.
- Buyers weighing a long commitment: SecureLine sells monthly at $4.99 or on a long-term plan at $3.99 with a 30 day refund window.
Who should look elsewhere
- Apple Inc., whose built-in protection covers iOS, iPadOS and macOS and suits readers already inside that ecosystem.
- Comodo (Xcitium), whose free plan reaches 50 and fits teams needing raw endpoint count.
- ESET Brasil, whose first-year price of BRL 64.22 is quoted in reais for readers buying in Brazil.
Avira
Who it suits
- Readers who want antivirus, a VPN and a password manager from a single subscription.
- Small households that fit within 5 devices and want a free version to fall back on.
- People who want coverage on Windows, Mac and Android without managing separate vendors.
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers who need wider device coverage: Comodo (Xcitium) lists 50 devices.
- Readers shopping in Brazil, where ESET Brasil prices its first year at BRL 64.22.
- Readers already inside the Apple ecosystem, where iOS, iPadOS and macOS are covered.
Current offers
Avast
Current offer
First period offer
Save 36% on first year, single device (US): $49.99 first year vs $77.99 renewal
US store page, Windows PC or Mac single-device plan, 30-day money-back guarantee
Source, checked September 26, 2026
First period offer
Save 30% on first year, 10 devices (US): $69.99 first year vs $99.99 renewal
US store page, 10-device plan
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Discount code
Holiday promo code applied in Buy now links: WD-HOLIDAYPROMO21
Appears as promocode parameter in the US Buy now links for Premium Security
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Free trial
Try Premium Security free for 30 days: 30 days, no credit card needed
US page, Windows PC plan
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Free trial
Try Premium Security free for 60 days: 60 days, $0 at checkout
US page, Mac plan, promocode AVAST_TRIAL_60
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Avira
Current offer
Free trial
Not ready to commit? Get FREE 30-day access to all our Premium products: 30 days free
No credit card required; email address required; homepage legal text states that for trials a payment method is required at sign-up and is charged at the end of the trial unless cancelled first
Source, checked September 26, 2026
First period offer
Big savings. Strong online security: 45% off Avira Prime: 45% off the first year of Avira Prime (up to 5 devices)
Applies to the first annual period; subscription automatically renews at the renewal price unless the renewal is cancelled
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Questions about each
Avast
How much does Avast cost in the first year?+
Premium Security sells at $49.99 to $69.99 for the introductory year, and Avast also lists an entry point of €3.33 in its store. The first-year figure is a launch price rather than the ongoing rate, so budget for what follows it. Avast ranks 13 of 36 brands on first-year price.
What does Avast charge when the subscription renews?+
Renewal lands higher than the introductory year: $77.99 to $99.99 against a first year of $49.99 to $69.99. Across the brands listed, Avast sits 7 of 22 on renewal price, a stronger position than its entry rank. Anyone staying past the first term should compare renewal, not the launch discount.
Avira
What does Avira cost in the first year, and what happens at renewal?+
The annual antivirus plan is €47.95 for the first year and renews at €87.95. Monthly VPN billing is €5.95, and the long-term VPN plan runs €4.00. The step up at renewal is the part worth budgeting for if you stay subscribed.
Is there a free Avira version?+
Yes. Avira offers a free version of the antivirus, and the password manager has a free plan as well. The free VPN is capped at 500 MB/month data (Phantom VPN free), so it suits light use rather than everyday browsing. The free tiers give you a way to sample the products before paying.
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