Avast One
8.9#1 in antivirus softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSExtensionmacOS
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Total Defense Essential Anti-Virus
6.5#75 in antivirus softwareFrom $39.99 a yearWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Avast One | Total Defense Essential Anti-Virus |
|---|---|---|
| Company history | Avast says Pavel Baudiš and Eduard Kučera founded Alwil in Prague in 1988, renamed it Avast Software in 2010 and joined Gen in 2022. | Total Defense says it has focused on protecting consumers and businesses since 1992. |
| Device limit | 30 | 3 |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Protection scope | complete security | antivirus |
| Ransomware protection | The free tier includes ransomware protection that restricts untrusted apps from changing protected folders. | Yes |
| Support | Official help provides contact options, account help, forums and an academy. | Free technical support covers download and installation, activation and configuration, conflicting antivirus removal, and updates and upgrades. |
| Supported platforms | Windows,macOS,Android,iOS | Windows 11,Windows 10,Windows 8.1 |
Avast One plans
- BasicPriced on request
- Basic—
- Silver Device Protection module$2.99 a month
- Gold$6.99 a month
- Platinum$9.99 a month
- Free AntivirusFree
Total Defense Essential Anti-Virus plans
- Essential Anti-Virus$59.99 a year
- Essential Anti-Virus — 1 Year$39.99 a year
- Essential Anti-Virus — 2 Year$59.99 a year
Pick Avast One if…
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Pick Total Defense Essential Anti-Virus if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.