Avast is a major popular antivirus product with a powerful malware diagnosis engine as well as a variety of additional features such as ransomware protection as well as a web-based fire wall and VPN assistance. Its malware detection score of 6 out of 6 is excellent and it has done an outstanding job at blocking access to phishing sites that got past Chrome’s and Firefox’s default security features.
Avast’s tests in the real world showed that it was able to analyze more than two million files in one full scan. This is a feat, considering how lightweight and efficient the software is. Avast did not affect the system’s performance in any way during our speed tests. It did better than a lot of competitors who take as long as an hour to scan the same amount of files.
The interface of Avast is clean, easy to navigate. The majority of its features are placed on a single screen that has clear tiles that represent each feature which make it easy to find the information you require without having to go through a lengthy menu or multiple apps. This is a big improvement over McAfee’s suite that includes all its features scattered across different apps.
Avast provides a high standard of customer service, with 24/7 support via email or telephone. Avast also offers a Knowledgebase and forums to assist you with issues that are simple. You can also use the ticketing system to get assistance for more complex issues. However, its practices for sharing data cause concern and it doesn’t include a password manager or parental control to match other products like Bitdefender’s Total Security.