Avast offers a variety of features in a well-designed program which performs exceptionally well in independent tests and reliably neutralizes threats. Its free version is among the best available as well as its premium and ultimate versions come with additional features that distinguish it from its competitors. This includes a sandbox which blocks unknown files, as well as Wi-Fi Inspector, which looks for vulnerabilities in your home network and allows connect safely using public or private networks.

Avat Antivirus is available for Windows-based PCs as Avast Free Antivirus, macOS-based Mac computers as Avast Security, Android mobile devices as Avast Mobile Security, and Apple products like the iPad, iPhone, and iPod as Avast SecureLine. Avast Endpoint Protection is also available as a version suited for businesses.

Its user interface is streamlined and sleek, featuring a blue theme and orange accents (from the logo of the company) and green «all clear» buttons that show whether your system is secure. The tools are neatly organized into three tabs on the left-hand side of the screen: Protection, Privacy, and Performance.

Avast was at the heart of an ongoing privacy issue in the beginning of 2020, when it was accused by a lot of people of selling data on its users. This included what websites they visited, their search words, and videos they watched. Avast claims to have stopped this practice but some experts remain skeptical.

Avast has an extremely high rate of malware eset software detection. Its antivirus software is also praised for its minimal impact on operating systems and its speed. It’s easy to install and has a solid customer support reputation. The paid plans are more expensive than other antivirus software. Avast’s 30-day money-back guarantee is a big plus.