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Avast
by Gen Digital · Prague, Czechia · Since 1988
Free antivirus.
Cybersecurity & endpoint protectionFree plan
- Starting price
- Free plan
- Free trial / plan
- Free plan
- Start without a card
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Web
- App Advisor rating
- 4.6
- transparency & India fit
What is Avast?
Avast is cybersecurity & endpoint protection from Gen Digital, based in Prague, Czechia and has been building software since 1988. Free antivirus.
Cybersecurity products protect endpoints, email, networks and cloud workloads, and test applications for vulnerabilities. Indian vendors such as Quick Heal and Seqrite are strong in endpoint security; global vendors dominate enterprise.
A free plan is available, with paid plans for growing teams.
What works well
- +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
- +38 years in business — a mature, stable product
What to watch out for
- −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit
Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB
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Avast features
Category-standard capabilities plus what Avast adds. Verify depth in a demo.
- Antivirus and endpoint detection (EDR)
- Email security and phishing protection
- Firewalls and network security
- VPN and zero-trust access
- Vulnerability scanning and pentesting
- Security awareness training
- SIEM and managed detection
- Data loss prevention
- Free plan to start without a card
Avast pricing
Entry price
Free plan
Free plan, paid tiers for more users and features
How Avast charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.
Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on avast.com.
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Specifications
- Category
- Cybersecurity & endpoint protection
- Vendor
- Gen Digital
- Headquarters
- Prague, Czechia
- Founded
- 1988
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Starting price
- Free plan
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Platforms
- Web
- Best for
- Startup, Small business, SMB
- Made in India
- No
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Avast — frequently asked questions
What is Avast?+
Avast is cybersecurity & endpoint protection by Gen Digital. Free antivirus.
How much does Avast cost?+
Avast has a free plan. Check the vendor's pricing page for current plans.
Does Avast offer a free trial or free plan?+
Yes — Avast offers a free plan you can start with.
Is Avast made in India?+
No. Avast is developed by Gen Digital in Prague, Czechia, though it is used by Indian businesses.
Who is Avast best suited for?+
Avast suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for cybersecurity & endpoint protection.
What are the best alternatives to Avast?+
Popular alternatives in cybersecurity & endpoint protection include ManageEngine ADManager Plus, ManageEngine Endpoint Central, Zoho Vault. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.
How is Avast deployed?+
Avast is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.
About Gen Digital
Gen Digital · Prague, Czechia · Founded 1988 · 4 products in our catalogue
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