Avast’s free software provides the best security against malware. Avast Premium Security and other paid versions provide a wide range of additional features to keep your device secure. This includes the VPN service, Wi-Fi inspection and more. In the AV-Comparatives Real World Security Test, Avast scores among the top products available in this particular category.
Avast detected a variety of threats quickly and effectively during our tests. Furthermore, the full scan took only 6 minutes and 50 seconds to complete which is impressive given the fact that it scanned more than two million discrete files.
In terms of false positives, we were surprised to discover that Avast was prone to flagging certain programs as infected. During our tests Avast identified five legitimate programs as malicious during Windows system scans which is 2 times more than the industry standard. The good thing is that it is a rare event, and you can easily send a file to an analysis to rectify the conducting ma transaction issue should Avast mistakenly flags it.
Avast offers a solid knowledge base that can provide assistance with common issues, and there are also direct email and phone support options available. A paid subscription includes parental controls and password management to the program. Avast also offers a 30 day money-back guarantee on its paid-for services, making it simple to test them out before buying.