Head-to-head · Anti-Phishing Software
Bitdefender TrafficLight (now Bitdefender Web Sage) vs Avast Online Security & Privacy
Bitdefender TrafficLight (now Bitdefender Web Sage) leads on 0 checks, Avast Online Security & Privacy on 0, and 4 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 scoreBitdefender TrafficLight (now Bitdefender Web Sage) · 9.1/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresAvast Online Security & Privacy · 3 of 6
Bitdefender TrafficLight (now Bitdefender Web Sage) scores higher on our rubric for anti-phishing software: 9.1 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.
Bitdefender TrafficLight (now Bitdefender Web Sage) is the better fit for people seeking free browser-based protection. Avast Online Security & Privacy is the better fit for free Chrome phishing warnings and privacy controls.
- Bitdefender TrafficLight (now Bitdefender Web Sage) fits best
People seeking free browser-based protection
- Avast Online Security & Privacy fits best
Free Chrome phishing warnings and privacy controls
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Side by side
| Feature | Bitdefender TrafficLight (now Bitdefender Web Sage) 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | Avast Online Security & Privacy 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #3 in Anti-Phishing Software | #8 in Anti-Phishing Software |
| Best for | People seeking free browser-based protection | Free Chrome phishing warnings and privacy controls |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Browser extension | Browser extension |
| Platforms | Chrome extension | Chrome extension |
| Support | Docs | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Bitdefender TrafficLight (now Bitdefender Web Sage) 0/6 · Avast Online Security & Privacy 3/6 | ||
| Phishing URL blocking | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Email phishing detection | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Browser protection | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Credential protection | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Real-time scanning | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Threat detection dashboard | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Bitdefender Web Sage, formerly TrafficLight, is a browser security extension for people who want protection while browsing in Chrome or Edge. Its free Standard version checks pages in real time against Bitdefender threat intelligence,… Read the review → |
Avast Online Security & Privacy is a free browser extension for people who want warnings about dangerous websites and basic privacy controls while browsing. It checks visited URLs, can block access to dangerous sites including phishing… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Bitdefender TrafficLight (now Bitdefender Web Sage) — where it wins
- Checks pages against Bitdefender threat intelligence in real time
- Blocks dangerous pages and rates search results
- Includes tracking-script blocking and website permission controls
Where it doesn't
- Protection is delivered as a browser extension, not broad email security
- Premium features require an eligible Bitdefender subscription
- A Bitdefender account is required to use the extension
Avast Online Security & Privacy — where it wins
- Scans visited URLs and can warn about or block dangerous sites
- Adds safety indicators to search results to help spot phishing sites
- Includes anti-tracking, advertiser opt-outs, and cookie controls
Where it doesn't
- Protection is delivered through a browser extension, not a standalone app
- Some privacy features require an Avast One or Avast Premium Security subscription
- Support channels are limited to documentation
- Bitdefender TrafficLight (now Bitdefender Web Sage)9.1/10 · Free plan
A free Chrome and Edge extension for real-time web protection, not email security.
Visit BitdefenderFull verdict → - Avast Online Security & Privacy8.5/10 · Free plan
A free browser extension pairing phishing warnings with practical privacy controls.
Visit AvastFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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