Avast is among the most well-known antivirus products in the marketplace. It is equipped with a strong malware detection engine, as well as numerous other options like ransomware prevention as well as a web firewall and VPN assistance. Its malware detection score of 6 out 6 in our tests was very good and it did a superb job of blocking access to websites that were able to get past Chrome’s and Firefox default protection.
In our real-world tests Avast managed to sift through almost two million discrete files in one full scan which is impressive considering that the program is comparatively light and efficient. Avast did not impact system performance in any way during our speed tests. It was faster than many of its competitors that can take more than an hour to scan the same number of files.
Avast’s interface is clean and simple and easy to navigate. The majority of its features are placed on a single screen that has clear tiles that show each feature. This makes it easy to find the features you require without having to navigate through a long menu or multiple apps. This is a major improvement over McAfee suite that has all its features spread across multiple apps.
Avast offers a high degree of customer service, with 24 hour support via email or by phone. The company also offers forums and knowledge bases to help you with your basic problems. It also offers a ticketing service to seek assistance with more complicated issues. However, its practices for sharing data are a source of concern, and it does not have a password management feature or parental controls that match other products like Bitdefender’s Total Security.