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About Avast SecureLine VPN
Avast SecureLine VPN is the VPN service from the makers of Avast antivirus. It sends your connection through Avast's servers, encrypting traffic between your device and the VPN so that others on the same network cannot see what you are doing.
Apps are offered for desktop and mobile devices, and a free trial can be downloaded before you commit to a subscription. It suits people who already use Avast's security software and want a VPN from the same company.
Strengths
- Apps for desktop and mobile devices
- Free trial before paying
- Comes from the same vendor as Avast antivirus
Limitations
- Closed source, so the client cannot be independently audited
- Requires trusting Avast with your traffic
- Paid subscription for continued use
Details
- Pricing
- PaidPaid subscription, with a free trial available for download.
- License
- Proprietary
- Developer
- Avast
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
- How it runs
- Downloadable app, Hosted service
- Best suited for
- Avast users who want a VPN from the same vendor
- Categories
- VPN, Privacy tools
- Last verified
- Added
- Provenance
- Facts checked against the developer's own pages and store listings, 1 sources on file.
Alternatives to Avast SecureLine VPN
Compare allSoftware that can replace Avast SecureLine VPN for an important use case, and what changes if you switch.
NordVPN
Large commercial VPN with the WireGuard-based NordLynx protocol.
NordVPN adds a very large server network, Linux support, the WireGuard-based NordLynx protocol and threat protection, though renewal pricing is much higher than the first term.
ExpressVPN
Commercial VPN with RAM-only servers and its own Lightway protocol.
ExpressVPN adds Linux apps, router firmware, RAM-only servers and the Lightway protocol with published audits, but it is among the most expensive consumer VPNs.
Surfshark
VPN with unlimited simultaneous devices on one subscription.
Surfshark allows unlimited simultaneous devices, adds Linux support, RAM-only servers and multi-hop routing, and is merged with Nord Security rather than tied to an antivirus vendor.
Proton VPN
A VPN from the Proton Mail company with a free tier that has no data cap, and open source clients.
Proton VPN offers a free tier with no data cap, open source audited clients, a Linux app and a Swiss no-logs policy, instead of a closed Avast client.
Mullvad VPN
A flat-rate VPN service with anonymous account numbers instead of usernames, and open source apps.
Mullvad VPN uses anonymous account numbers, open source apps and a flat €5 monthly price with Linux support, but has no free trial or free tier.
F-Secure VPN
A paid commercial VPN service from F-Secure that encrypts your connection and hides your IP address.
F-Secure VPN is another closed-source security vendor VPN on the same four platforms, with automatic public Wi-Fi protection, a 30-day trial and locations in over 20 countries.
Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection
A commercial VPN app from Kaspersky that encrypts your internet traffic on public and home networks.
Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection is a comparable closed-source VPN from an antivirus vendor on the same platforms, sold alone or with other Kaspersky products.
Avira Phantom VPN
Avira's VPN app with a free data allowance and a paid unlimited plan.
Avira Phantom VPN adds a free tier with a data cap and is bundled with Avira Prime, but only runs on Windows and Android.
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DNS Leak Test
A web test that shows which DNS servers your connection is actually using.
