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Sophos Home vs Avast Free Antivirus: catalog facts
Sophos Home	Avast Free Antivirus
Paid Paid subscription with a free trial that needs no credit card.	Freemium The antivirus is free; Avast sells a VPN and other paid products.
Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS, Android
Remote management of antivirus for several family computers Ransomware and phishing protection alongside malware scanning	Free antivirus from a large vendor Available for Windows, macOS and Android
Paid after the trial No Linux or mobile version mentioned	Closed source Promotes paid products from within the free offer
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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