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Avast Free Antivirus vs Emsisoft Anti-Malware: catalog facts
Avast Free Antivirus	Emsisoft Anti-Malware
Freemium The antivirus is free; Avast sells a VPN and other paid products.	Paid Paid subscription with a free trial.
Windows, macOS, Android	Windows
Free antivirus from a large vendor Available for Windows, macOS and Android	Dual-engine scanner for broader detection Real-time File Guard and web protection
Closed source Promotes paid products from within the free offer	Paid after the trial Marketing and plans are now focused on businesses
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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