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Head-to-head · Antivirus for Mac

Avast One vs Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 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
Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac #2 in Antivirus for Mac 9.2/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Bitdefender

Avast One leads on 1 check, Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac on 0, and 4 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 One · 9.3/10
  • Free planonly Avast One
  • Free trialonly Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac
  • Most featuresBitdefender Antivirus for Mac · 4 of 5

Avast One scores higher on our rubric for antivirus for mac: 9.3 against 9.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

Avast One offers free plan; Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac doesn't.

Avast One is the better fit for broad, affordable multi-device protection. Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac is the better fit for mac-focused protection at a low annual price.

  • Avast One fits best

    Broad, affordable multi-device protection

  • Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac fits best

    Mac-focused protection at a low annual price

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Side by side

Feature Avast One 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac 9.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 9.2
Ranking #1 in Antivirus for Mac #2 in Antivirus for Mac
Best for Broad, affordable multi-device protection Mac-focused protection at a low annual price
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — $24.99/device/yr
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 30 days
Money-back guarantee 30 days 30 days
Deployment Desktop, Mobile Desktop, Browser extension
Platforms Windows, macOS, iOS, Android macOS, Chrome extension
Support Community, Docs Email, Docs
Compliance GDPR GDPR
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Avast One 1/5 · Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac 4/5
Ransomware protection ✓ ✓
Phishing protection Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Real-time protection Not checked yet ✓ (best)
VPN included Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Password manager Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Coverage scope Not checked yet Mac-only
Devices included Not checked yet 1 devices
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 protection covers viruses and ransomware
  • Safe Files and Time Machine Protection help protect backups and files
  • 30-day trial available before purchase
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
  • Coverage is limited to macOS and a Chrome extension
  • Basic VPN is limited to 200 MB/day/device
  • Renewal pricing may be higher than first-term pricing
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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Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac is a paid macOS security application for individual Mac users who want protection for one or three devices. It detects and removes malware such as ransomware, adware, viruses, spyware, Trojans, keyloggers, and…

Read the review →
  1. Avast OneAntivirus for Mac 9.3Free plan
  2. Bitdefender Antivirus for MacAntivirus for Mac 9.230-day trial

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

  • Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac — where it wins

    • Real-time protection covers viruses and ransomware
    • Safe Files and Time Machine Protection help protect backups and files
    • 30-day trial available before purchase

    Where it doesn't

    • Coverage is limited to macOS and a Chrome extension
    • Basic VPN is limited to 200 MB/day/device
    • Renewal pricing may be higher than first-term pricing

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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