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Avast Free Antivirus vs ESET HOME Security: catalog facts
Avast Free Antivirus	ESET HOME Security
Freemium The antivirus is free; Avast sells a VPN and other paid products.	Paid Annual subscription priced by tier and number of devices.
Windows, macOS, Android	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Browser extension
Free antivirus from a large vendor Available for Windows, macOS and Android	Antivirus with anti-phishing and payment protection Available for Windows, Mac, Android and Linux
Closed source Promotes paid products from within the free offer	Paid subscription Closed source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Browser extension
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License: Proprietary
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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