It’s not only smart, it’s also quick, taking under 30 seconds to complete in my tests. Like the Android app, Avast One on Windows prompts you to run a smart scan before doing anything else.

The scan was done in under a minute on my Google Pixel 5. After a basic tour, the app prompts a smart scan, which requires some basic Android permissions to properly run, before you’re presented with a results page after a scan. The only real challenge is ensuring you download the Avast One – Security & Privacy app rather than a handful of other Avast-branded apps. It seemed to get stuck at the 50% mark while it was adding additional non-antivirus features, but it was fully installed after a forced computer restart.Īs is the trend with antivirus services, the Android app is even easier to install. It took a few minutes to install the Windows version before I was ready to go, which is a longer process than all of the other antivirus services I tested. The installer prompts you to make Avast Secure Browser your default browser (just like AVG), so untick this if you like what you’re already using. After a small download, there’s a guided installation process. Avast One Essential can be found in multiple prominent locations and offers basic installation steps when you download it. I really like that the free version of Avast is prominently displayed on the official website. In terms of payment options, it’s either PayPal or major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express). That initial and ongoing pricing isn’t particularly flash next to the competition even if there’s good value in opting to protect 10 or up to 30 devices with different Avast plans. That $70.68 first-year pricing is the same for one device with Avast Premium Security ($94.99 normally), but it’s $95.88 for the first year ($115.99 typically) to protect 10 devices. Alternatively, upgrade Avast One to protect 30 devices for $95.88 in the first year and $189.99 thereafter. Outside of the free option, the cheapest pathway is Avast One, which costs $70.68 for the first year to protect five devices (typically $139.99 per year). And Avast Premium Security is a mid-tier version albeit built for more devices. Avast One is the main plan with all of the features. Unlike some of its peers, Avast simplifies things with three core products, all available on compatible PC, Mac, Android, and iOS devices.

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