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Head-to-head · Antivirus for Mac

Avast One vs Avira Free Security

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Avast One #1 in Antivirus for Mac 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Avast One
Avira Free Security #3 in Antivirus for Mac 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Avira

Avast One leads on 0 checks, Avira Free Security on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAvast One · 9.3/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresAvira Free Security · 2 of 5

Avast One scores higher on our rubric for antivirus for mac: 9.3 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.

Avast One is the better fit for broad, affordable multi-device protection. Avira Free Security is the better fit for free antivirus with broad everyday protection.

  • Avast One fits best

    Broad, affordable multi-device protection

  • Avira Free Security fits best

    Free antivirus with broad everyday protection

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Side by side

Feature Avast One 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Avira Free Security 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 9.1
Ranking #1 in Antivirus for Mac #3 in Antivirus for Mac
Best for Broad, affordable multi-device protection Free antivirus with broad everyday protection
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop, Mobile Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
Features Avast One 1/5 · Avira Free Security 2/5
Ransomware protection ✓ ✓
Phishing protection Not checked yet Not checked yet
Real-time protection Not checked yet Not checked yet
VPN included Not checked yet Not checked yet
Password manager Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Coverage scope Not checked yet Not checked yet
Devices included Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes essential antivirus and security features
  • Covers Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS under one account
  • Adds ransomware, phishing, VPN, firewall, and breach monitoring tools
  • Real-time antivirus includes ransomware protection and quarantine
  • Adds browser safety, VPN, password management, and file shredding
  • Supports Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS
Cons
  • Paid features are divided across modules and multiple tiers
  • The free plan does not represent the broadest listed protection
  • Privacy-control tools for data-broker removal are limited to the United States
  • Feature availability varies across supported operating systems
  • Parental controls are not included
  • The package is not open source
Our verdict

Avast One is a consumer security application for individuals and families who want antivirus, privacy, scam protection, and device maintenance in one service. It supports Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS, making it relevant for households…

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Avira Free Security is a freemium security package for consumers who want free antivirus protection on Mac and other supported devices. Its core coverage includes full virus scanning, real-time threat protection, ransomware protection, and…

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  1. Avast OneAntivirus for Mac 9.3Free plan
  2. Avira Free SecurityAntivirus for Mac 9.1Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Avast One — where it wins

    • Free plan includes essential antivirus and security features
    • Covers Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS under one account
    • Adds ransomware, phishing, VPN, firewall, and breach monitoring tools

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid features are divided across modules and multiple tiers
    • The free plan does not represent the broadest listed protection
    • Privacy-control tools for data-broker removal are limited to the United States

  • Avira Free Security — where it wins

    • Real-time antivirus includes ransomware protection and quarantine
    • Adds browser safety, VPN, password management, and file shredding
    • Supports Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS

    Where it doesn't

    • Feature availability varies across supported operating systems
    • Parental controls are not included
    • The package is not open source
  • Avast One9.3/10 · Free plan

    Broad multi-device protection with a free entry plan and layered paid features.

    Visit Avast OneFull verdict →
  • Avira Free Security9.1/10 · Free plan

    A free Mac security package combining malware protection with privacy and performance tools.

    Visit AviraFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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