Bitdefender Total Security vs Avast One

Bitdefender Total Security9.2Visit Avast One8.5Visit

Higher score Bitdefender Total Security #3 in Antivirus Software 9.2/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Bitdefender

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Avast One #8 in Antivirus Software 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Avast One

• Bitdefender Total Security fits best

  Families wanting multi-device security

• Avast One fits best

  Broad protection with a free starting option

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Side by side

Feature	Bitdefender Total Security 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Avast One 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.5
Ranking	#3 in Antivirus Software	#8 in Antivirus Software
Best for	Families wanting multi-device security	Broad protection with a free starting option
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$59.99/device/yr	—
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	30 days	—
Money-back guarantee	30 days	30 days
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Docs · 24/7	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Bitdefender Total Security 3/3 · Avast One 1/3
Ransomware protection	✓	✓
Parental controls	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Password manager	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Protection scope	Complete security	Complete security
Device limit	25 devices	30 devices (best)
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
Our review
Pros	Protects Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS devices Combines ransomware remediation, firewall, and anti-phishing Family plan covers 25 devices and includes parental controls	Free starting plan with antivirus, web, and ransomware protection Covers Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS Adds VPN, firewall, webcam, scam, and breach monitoring tools
Cons	There is no free plan The included VPN is limited to 200 MB per day Parental controls require a Family plan	The entry-level VPN is limited Paid plans add complexity across modules Pricing is region-dependent
Our verdict	Bitdefender Total Security is a consumer security suite for Windows PCs, Macs, Android devices, and iPhones or iPads. It combines real-time anti-malware protection with web attack prevention, anti-phishing, firewall and network threat… Read the review →	Avast One is a consumer security application for individuals and families protecting personal devices and online activity. It combines real-time antivirus protection with ransomware defense, malicious-website blocking, AI-assisted scam… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Bitdefender Total Security — where it wins

  • Protects Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS devices
  • Combines ransomware remediation, firewall, and anti-phishing
  • Family plan covers 25 devices and includes parental controls

  Where it doesn't

  • There is no free plan
  • The included VPN is limited to 200 MB per day
  • Parental controls require a Family plan

• Avast One — where it wins

  • Free starting plan with antivirus, web, and ransomware protection
  • Covers Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS
  • Adds VPN, firewall, webcam, scam, and breach monitoring tools

  Where it doesn't

  • The entry-level VPN is limited
  • Paid plans add complexity across modules
  • Pricing is region-dependent

• Bitdefender Total Security9.2/10 · 30-day trial

  A broad security suite for families protecting PCs, Macs, phones, and tablets.

  Visit BitdefenderFull verdict →
• Avast One8.5/10 · Free plan

  A broad consumer security suite with free essentials and paid privacy and identity tools.

  Visit Avast OneFull verdict →