
Avast Security for Mac
Avast Security for Mac provides real-time protection, including safeguards against ransomware and phishing.
What Avast Security for Mac is
Avast Security for Mac provides real-time protection, including safeguards against ransomware and phishing. Its coverage is described as multi-device, with two devices included. The listed platform range also includes Windows, iOS, and Android alongside macOS. A free plan is available; paid access starts at $77.99/yr, and a 60-day trial is listed. Avast was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic. The product’s name focuses on Mac security, while its stated platform support spans computers and mobile devices. Readers can consider the free plan or the paid offering based on their needs, with the listed protection covering devices and specifically addressing ransomware and phishing. The entry identifies real-time protection and multi-device coverage, but does not specify additional security functions or plan differences beyond those listed.
Good
- Real-time protection is listed.
- Includes ransomware protection.
- Includes phishing protection.
- Two devices are included.
- A free plan is available.
Watch out
- Coverage includes two devices.
- Paid access starts at $77.99/yr.
- The listed trial lasts 60 days.
Who it suits
It suits people seeking real-time protection for a small set of devices across macOS, Windows, iOS, or Android. It may also fit readers who want a free plan or a paid option with a trial.
Verdict
Avast Security for Mac lists real-time, ransomware, and phishing protection across several platforms. Consider the two-device coverage and the difference between its free and paid options.
The facts
Each one read from Avast Security for Mac's own pages, with the date it was checked.
The company
- Founded
- 1988checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Prague, Czech Republicchecked 28 Sep 2026
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