Avast Ultimate challenges TotalAV Total Security: which one really deserves its 5 stars?

Looking for a comprehensive security suite to protect your devices, data and online identity? Among the best solutions available, Avast Ultimate and TotalAV Total Security are currently offering great first-year discounts. Which of the two suits you best? It depends on your protection needs, the number of devices you want to cover, and your budget. To help you make the right choice, this comparison presents all the key elements you need to know.

Avast Ultimate from €31.50 for the first year

Avast Ultimate is very popular with individuals and professionals who want comprehensive protection for their devices and sensitive data. This security suite offers one of the most powerful antiviruses on the market. It is able to effectively detect and block a wide variety of malware, including viruses, ransomware, spyware and more.

The service also protects against online scams. In addition to integrating Avast Assistant to detect scam attempts, it has protection against fraudulent websites, phishing and unsecured sites. Avast goes even further by blocking remote attacks, as well as fraudulent calls and SMS messages.
Besides these features, Avast Ultimate includes the VPN SecureLine to strengthen online privacy, the Cleanup Premium tool to keep your PC performing and fast, as well as the AntiTrack function to browse the web anonymously.

Thanks to a 70% discount, Avast Ultimate is currently priced at €31.50 for the first year for two devices. For extended protection for up to ten devices, the price increases to €38.99, which remains very competitive. Interestingly, the suite is cross-platform compatible. It works on Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.

TotalAV Total Security at €49 for the first year

As its name suggests, TotalAV Total Security represents the publisher’s most complete formula. The suite offers everything you need to ensure complete online security. It includes real-time antivirus protection, removal of viruses, Trojans, ransomware and other malware, zero-day cloud scanning and protection against unwanted applications. Added to all this is protection against phishing and enhanced online security thanks to the Web Shield extension.

In addition, TotalAV Total Security includes tools to optimize the system, a browser manager, a cleaner and an ad blocker (Total Adblock). To secure internet browsing, the suite also includes a VPN, which usually costs €99. Finally, the pack includes a password safe worth €20.
Normally billed at €149 for the first year, TotalAV Total Security is currently benefiting from an exceptional promotion which brings it down to only €49, or €100 in savings over one year. This offer covers up to eight devices with a single account and is compatible with Windows, macOS, Android and iOS.