Head-to-head · Antivirus for Mac
Avast One vs Intego ONE
Avast One leads on 1 check, Intego ONE on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 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
- Most featuresIntego ONE · 3 of 5
Avast One scores higher on our rubric for antivirus for mac: 9.3 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.
Avast One offers free plan; Intego ONE doesn't.
Avast One is the better fit for broad, affordable multi-device protection. Intego ONE is the better fit for mac users wanting antivirus plus VPN.
- Avast One fits best
Broad, affordable multi-device protection
- Intego ONE fits best
Mac users wanting antivirus plus VPN
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Side by side
| Feature | Avast One 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | Intego ONE 8.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 8.9 |
| Ranking | #1 in Antivirus for Mac | #5 in Antivirus for Mac |
| Best for | Broad, affordable multi-device protection | Mac users wanting antivirus plus VPN |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | $39.99/device/yr |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Money-back guarantee | 30 days | 30 days |
| Deployment | Desktop, Mobile | Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | macOS, iOS |
| Support | Community, Docs | Live chat, Email, Tickets, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Avast One 1/5 · Intego ONE 3/5 | ||
| Ransomware protection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Phishing protection | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| 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 | Multi-device |
| Devices included | Not checked yet | 1 devices |
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| 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… Read the review → |
Intego ONE is a paid security and performance suite for Mac users who want antivirus protection alongside firewall controls, cleanup tools, and VPN access. Its core protection includes real-time malware scanning, suspicious-file… Read the review → |
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
Intego ONE — where it wins
- Real-time scanning with quick, full, scheduled, and custom scan modes
- Firewall rules, traffic monitoring, and suspicious-file quarantine
- Complete adds VPN, iPhone coverage, and Wi-Fi security checks
Where it doesn't
- Coverage is limited to macOS and iOS
- VPN and SmartClean require higher-tier plans
- No free plan is available
- Avast One9.3/10 · Free plan
Broad multi-device protection with a free entry plan and layered paid features.
Visit Avast OneFull verdict → - Intego ONE8.9/10 · Paid
A focused Mac security suite that adds cleanup and VPN features at higher tiers.
Visit IntegoFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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