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| Compatibility |
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| Basic protection | ✓ |
| Anti-ransomware | ✓ |
| Firewall | ✓ |
| Web protection | ✗ |
| VPN | ✓5 gb/week |
| Cloud backup | ✗ |
| Data encryption | ✗ |
| Parental control | ✗ |
| Password manager | ✗ |
| Software updater | ✓ |
| System optimizer | ✓ |
| File shredder | ✗ |
| Ad blocker | ✗ |
| Privacy protection | ✗ |
| Mic monitor | ✗ |
| Camera monitor | ✗ |
| Dark web monitoring | ✗ |
| Identity protection | ✗ |
| ID theft cover | ✗ |
| Stolen wallet protection | ✗ |
| Bank / credit card alert | ✗ |
| Credit monitoring | ✗ |
| Court record alert | ✗ |
| Home title alert | ✗ |
Pawan - Cybersecurity expert
Pawan is a cybersecurity expert with 15 years of experience. He began by removing PC viruses and expanded to web and computer security consulting.
Last Updated: July 30, 2025
We calculate this score based on certain criteria. 0.5 points for each essential feature (max 2.5) and 0.1 points for each additional security tool. Our reviewer can give up to 0.5 points. 0.5 points are for additional useful features.
Avast one is the new product line of Avast which includes more security tools to provide a comprehensive cyber security. Avast one also comes with a free version known as Avast one basic protection. As compared to Avast free it includes a firewall, VPN, software update and system cleaner tools.
The latest published result of each lab test. Where a lab tested a different product or version from the same brand, we name the product it tested.
Home user test, Windows 11
Windows · August 2026
Tested: Avast Free Antivirus 26.6
Full results on AV-TEST (opens in a new tab)Home user test, macOS Tahoe
macOS · June 2026
Tested: Avast One 26.5.1
Full results on AV-TEST (opens in a new tab)Home user test, Android
Android · July 2026
Tested: Avast Antivirus & Security 26.11
Full results on AV-TEST (opens in a new tab)Performance Test
Windows · September 2026
Tested: Avast
Full results on AV-Comparatives (opens in a new tab)Malware Protection Test
Windows · September 2026
Tested: Avast
Full results on AV-Comparatives (opens in a new tab)Real-World Protection Test
Windows · February - May 2026
Tested: Avast
Full results on AV-Comparatives (opens in a new tab)Home Anti-Malware, Windows
Windows · Q2 2026
Tested: Avast Free Antivirus
Full results on SE Labs (opens in a new tab)Avast One Basic security provides antimalware which protects from threats like viruses, trojans, botnets, ransomware etc. It provide option for smart scan, deep scan, boot time scan. You can also schedule the scans.
It stops encrypting the important files from unauthorized apps. It provide an extra layer of protection by protecting important folders from unauthorized changes. You can allow certain apps to make changes. 
It helps to block dangerous websites containing malware and scan for unsafe downloads.
It also includes Wifi Network safety to safely connect to a wifi network and detect any intrusion.
Avast one free includes a firewall to stop hackers to connect to your network. Some advanced network security features are locked for the paid users.
Avast one free includes a free limited VPN access. It allow 5GB data per week and users can only connect from 1 location. The good about the Avast One VPN is that it is integrated with the security software. You do not need to download a separate software for it.
It includes data breach checker for compromised passwords. There is a privacy advisor tool which helps to set privacy settings on social media accounts. It includes VPN, dark web monitoring and clear browsing data and privacy advisor. Private mode and tracking prevention features are available for paid users.
It includes a free pc optimizer tool to keep your system smooth. Software updater tool is also includes with free version but you need to update the software / apps manually.
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AV-Comparatives
AV-Comparatives has published its Malware Protection Test (Windows) results for September 2026. Avast earned ADVANCED, after ADVANCED+ in March 2026.Compared with March 2026: Prote...
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