Head-to-head · Anti-Phishing Software
Avast Anti-Phishing vs Norton Safe Web
Avast Anti-Phishing leads on 0 checks, Norton Safe Web on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreAvast Anti-Phishing · 9.2/10
- Free planboth
Avast Anti-Phishing scores higher on our rubric for anti-phishing software: 9.2 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.
Avast Anti-Phishing is the better fit for individuals wanting free Chrome phishing protection. Norton Safe Web is the better fit for people seeking free browser-based phishing protection.
- Avast Anti-Phishing fits best
Individuals wanting free Chrome phishing protection
- Norton Safe Web fits best
People seeking free browser-based phishing protection
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Side by side
| Feature | Avast Anti-Phishing 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Norton Safe Web 9.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 9.0 |
| Ranking | #2 in Anti-Phishing Software | #4 in Anti-Phishing Software |
| Best for | Individuals wanting free Chrome phishing protection | People seeking free browser-based phishing protection |
| Pricing model | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Browser extension | Browser extension, Cloud |
| Platforms | Chrome extension | Chrome extension, Web |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Avast Anti-Phishing 3/6 · Norton Safe Web 3/6 | ||
| Phishing URL blocking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Email phishing detection | — | Not checked yet |
| Browser protection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Credential protection | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Real-time scanning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Threat detection dashboard | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Avast Anti-Phishing is the phishing-protection functionality in Avast Online Security & Privacy, a free browser extension for people who want help avoiding dangerous websites while browsing. Its stated audience is consumer rather than… Read the review → |
Norton Safe Web is a browser extension and a feature included with Norton device-security plans. It checks websites and links for scam URLs, phishing attempts, malicious links, and other threats, then warns about or blocks suspected… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Avast Anti-Phishing — where it wins
- Scans URLs and blocks connections to dangerous websites
- Warns about malicious sites and phishing scams
- Marks search results with security status indicators
Where it doesn't
- Protection is focused on a browser extension
- Does not detect phishing in email
- Support is limited to documentation
Norton Safe Web — where it wins
- Checks URLs against a database of scam sites
- Real-time updates help identify and block new threats
- AI analyzes page text, code, images, and hidden elements
Where it doesn't
- Free extension has more limited capabilities than plan-included version
- Protection is browser-focused, with no email protection specified
- Standalone Safe Web pricing is not published
- Avast Anti-Phishing9.2/10 · Free plan
A focused browser extension that scans URLs, blocks threats, and flags risky search results.
Visit AvastFull verdict → - Norton Safe Web9.0/10 · Free plan
A free browser extension for real-time URL filtering and AI-assisted phishing detection.
Try Norton Safe WebFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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