Updated September 28, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
Avast vs Opera
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Avast |  Opera |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $4.99Lower | $8 |
| Long-term plan price | $3.99Lower | $4 |
| Devices | 1 to 10Higher | 6 |
| Server countries | 74Higher | 48 |
| Jurisdiction | CZ | NO |
| Protocols | OpenVPN, IPsec | Lightway |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOS, Android, iOS | Windows, MacOS, Linux, Chromebook, Android, iOSCovers more |
| Owner | Gen Digital Inc. | Opera Norway AS |
| Longest plan (months) | 36 monthsHigher | 12 months |
| No-logs audit | Not confirmed | Deloitte 2024 |
| Renewal price | $77.99 to $99.99 | Not confirmed |
| Features | Kill switch, Split tunnelling, Multi hop | Not confirmed |
| Streaming services | Built for streaming, downloads, and everything else you do online, Up to 2 Gbps for 4K streaming and big downloads | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Money-back period (30 days).
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Key differences
- Opera scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 9.0.
- Monthly price is lower at Avast: $4.99 vs $8.
- Long-term plan price is lower at Avast: $3.99 vs $4.
- Devices is higher at Avast: 1 to 10 vs 6.
- Server countries is higher at Avast: 74 vs 48.
- Protocols: only Avast offers OpenVPN, IPsec.
- Protocols: only Opera offers Lightway.
- Platforms: only Opera offers Linux, Chromebook.
- Longest plan (months) is higher at Avast: 36 months vs 12 months.
- Support channels: only Avast offers Phone.
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.
Opera
Opera packs a browser, an ad blocker and a free built-in VPN into a single download, which suits everyday browsing on a budget. VPN Pro costs $8 a month and falls to $4 a month on its 12 month term, and the free plan keeps the VPN included.
Score breakdown
| Area | Avast | Opera |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | 9.0Entry price of $8 sits high among the 131 brands compared on price from, with an ad supported free plan underneath it. |
| Offer | 8.8 | 9.1Higher |
| Privacy | 9.2 | 9.9Higher |
How the counts compare
| Fact | Avast | Opera |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $4.99 | $8 |
| Long-term plan price | $3.99 | $4 |
| Devices | 1 to 10 | 6 |
| Server countries | 74 | 48 |
| Money-back period | 30 days | 30 days |
| Longest plan (months) | 36 months | 12 months |
Which one suits you
Pick Avast if monthly price, long-term plan price, and devices matter most.
Pick Opera if offer, privacy, and platforms matter most.
Licences and countries
| Country | Avast | Opera |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Czechia | Norway |
How they place
| Ranking | Avast | Opera |
|---|---|---|
| VPNs | 41 of 232 | 28 of 232 |
| Privacy tools | 36 of 280 | 27 of 280 |
| Private browsers and search engines | 12 of 55 | 9 of 55 |
| Free VPNs | 35 of 189 | 24 of 189 |
Where these facts come from
Avast
- avast.com: 19 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Opera
- opera.com: 16 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- blogs.opera.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Avast | Opera |
|---|---|---|
| Features | No logs, Streaming, TravelCovers more | No logs, Travel |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Legal entity | Avast Software s.r.o. | Opera Norway AS |
| Headquarters | Czechia | Norway |
| Founded | 1988Lower | 1995 |
| Support channels | Help centre, Community, Phone | Email, Chat, Help centre, Community |
Privacy tools
| Fact | Avast | Opera |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €3.33 | $8 |
| 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). | Free of charge, ad-supported; free built-in VPN and AI chat included |
| 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. | Built-in free VPN and VPN Pro are no-log; Opera collects usage and ad-related data but states it does not log or store full browsing history |
| Privacy tool type | Browser | Browser, Ad blockerCovers more |
Identity protection
| Fact | Avast | Opera |
|---|---|---|
| Free trial length | 60 days | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Avast | Opera | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $4.99below the median | $8below the median | $9 |
| Long-term plan price | $3.99below the median | $4below the median | $4.50 |
| Devices | 1 to 10at the median | 6below the median | 10 |
| Server countries | 74above the median | 48below the median | 62 |
| Renewal price | $77.99 to $99.99highest quarter | Not confirmed | $12 |
| Money-back period | 30 daysat the median | 30 daysat the median | 30 days |
Median across 132 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.
Opera
Pros
- The free plan costs nothing, is ad supported, and still carries the built-in VPN and AI chat.
- Both the free VPN and VPN Pro are no-log, and the free browser VPN no-log claim was audited by Deloitte 2024.
- VPN Pro reaches 48 server countries over Lightway, with 6 devices covered.
Cons
- The free plan is ad supported, and Opera collects usage and ad related data, so ads sit in the mix alongside the free VPN.
- VPN Pro covers 6 devices, near the lower end of a site range of 1 to 50.
- The $8 entry price leaves Opera at 73 of 131 brands on price from.
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.
Opera
Who it suits
- People who want a browser with the VPN already inside it and left on at no cost.
- Readers who weigh an audited no-log claim highly, with Deloitte 2024 on record for the free browser VPN.
- Households that want the same tools across Windows, macOS and Linux.
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers after an email hiding tool on its own: Apple Hide My Email starts at $0.99.
- Readers who want a data removal subscription instead, where EasyOptOuts starts at $19.99.
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
Opera
Current offer
Free trial
VPN Pro free trial: 7 days
Offered at Opera's discretion; unless cancelled before the trial ends the payment method is charged for the selected subscription period
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.
Opera
How much does VPN Pro cost?+
VPN Pro opens at $8, and the monthly rate is $8. The longest term runs 12 months. On price from, Opera sits 73 of 131 brands, so entry price is its weakest cost point.
What does the free plan include?+
The free plan costs nothing and shows ads, and it keeps the built-in VPN along with AI chat. The features listed for the free tier are no logs and travel, and the pricing model is free.