Which Avast product should I buy? Avast Antivirus comes in various editions that are graded according to your choice of the level of protection that you require. It has four editions
- Avast Free Antivirus
- Avast Premium Security (Single device)
- Avast Premium Security (Multiple devices)
- Avast Ultimate
There are significant differences between the various editions of Avast antivirus. In this guide, we will demonstrate and differentiate the various editions of Avast antivirus so that you can decide which level of protection you require for your computer.
1. Avast Free Antivirus
This edition of Avast antivirus offers all the basic protection by securing your computer against viruses and malware. It also comes with the features such as scanning of Wi-Fi for security loopholes and vulnerabilities and anti-ransomware security. The Avast Free Antivirus is totally free forever and you can use it for an unlimited period of time without having to pay a cent.
2. Avast Premium Security
Avast Premium Security offers far more features and advanced protection for your computer. It comes with added security features such as preventing launching fake shopping websites, running suspicious applications on your computer safely, advanced anti-hacking firewall, etc. The Avast Premium Security is a premium edition and requires a monthly subscription. It has a 30-days trial period that you can use to try out the software before purchasing it.
3. Avast Premium Security multi-device
This is basically Avast Premium Security that supports up to 10 devices including your computers and your mobile phones. You can install the software on multiple devices and protect all of them at the same time.
4. Avast Ultimate
This is the big boss of Avast solutions. It comes with even more advanced features such as Avast Cleanup Premium, Avast SecureLine VPN, and Avast AntiTrack. The Avast Ultimate Edition also has a premium Avast Password Manager that safely stores your chosen passwords to the websites that you visit and log in to.
In the table below, we will demonstrate how each edition varies from the others in terms of features that they provide. You can go through the table to get an idea of the level of protection that you require for your computers and devices, and then make the choice of purchase accordingly.
| Functionality | Free Antivirus | Premium Security single device | Premium Security multi-device | Avast Ultimate |
| Blocks viruses and other forms of malware | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Scans for security weaknesses and vulnerability in Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| An extra layer of ransomware security | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Prevent launching fake shopping websites | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Run suspicious applications safely | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Locks out hackers with premium Firewall | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Blocks webcam spying | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Permanent shredding of sensitive files | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Install on multiple devices | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Avast Cleanup Premium services | No | No | No | Yes |
| Avast SecureLine VPN | No | No | No | Yes |
| Avast AntiTrack | No | No | No | Yes |
| Number of devices supported | 1 | 10 | 10 | 1 |
| Trial period | Free forever | 30 days trial | 30 days trial | No trial period |