{"id":254,"date":"2021-02-24T11:59:33","date_gmt":"2021-02-24T11:59:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.attack-secure.com\/?p=254"},"modified":"2023-01-09T11:15:44","modified_gmt":"2023-01-09T11:15:44","slug":"mcafee-vs-avast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.attack-secure.com\/mcafee-vs-avast\/","title":{"rendered":"McAfee vs Avast \/\/ The Ultimate Comparison (2023)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

McAfee or Avast? Which software is better and why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read this ultimate McAfee vs. Avast comparison to find out which software works best for your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

McAfee and Avast are long-timers in the antivirus realm. They offer excellent protection and privacy against online threats and security. If the two engage in a contest, which one will emerge the best?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this comparison, we will review both antivirus security suites. We will evaluate them side by side using the following aspects: Features, Malware Protection, System Performance, User Interface, Pricing, and Compatibility. Read on to find out which antivirus suite you should pick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every day in the digital world, cybercriminals launch new malware and advanced threats. According to Help Net Security<\/a>, in the second quarter of 2020, cyberspace had an average of 419 new threats per minute. New malware was also on the rise. This trend is expected to continue in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t

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  1. Comparison at a Glance<\/a>
  2. Short Verdict<\/a>
  3. 1. Features<\/a>
  4. 2. Malware Protection<\/a>
  5. 3. System Performance<\/a>
  6. 4. User Interface<\/a>
  7. 5. Pricing<\/a>
  8. 6. Compatibility<\/a>
  9. Final Thoughts<\/a>
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    To ensure you are safe from this new malware and online threats, you need to secure all your devices. The best approach is to use a paid antivirus security suite. Unlike free antivirus products, premium suites are fully-fledged, and they provide excellent value for money with peace of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    These paid antivirus security suites offer advanced protection and privacy. They are also loaded with security and privacy-enhancing features such as VPN, password manager, webcam protector, file encryption, file shredder, system optimization tools, cloud backup, parental control, and identity theft features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Besides a slew of features, premium antivirus security suites are cross-platform; they are compatible with Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS. Also, a single subscription can cover multiple devices. Without further ado, let us start the comparison between McAfee and Avast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Comparison at a Glance<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    McAfee and Avast have fully-featured antivirus security suites with excellent malware protection capabilities. They are cross-platform and work well with Windows, Android and have fewer features for Macs and iOS. Their pricing is competitive, and a single subscription can cover up to a maximum of 10 devices. Here is a brief comparison of both antivirus brands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Features<\/strong>
    Winner: McAfee.<\/span> Products from McAfee and Avast offer an impressive list of features. Their features provide security and privacy enhancement. McAfee adds protection against identity theft and parental control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. Malware protection<\/strong>
    Winner: Tie<\/span>. Avast and McAfee got perfect scores in the latest independent lab tests by AV-Test and AV-Comparatives. Each brand offers comprehensive security against malware and other online threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3. System performance<\/strong>
    Winner: McAfee.<\/span> McAfee doesn\u2019t take a toll on your system resources when doing scans. It also got all points in the latest independent lab results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4. User interface<\/strong>
    Winner: Tie.<\/span> McAfee and Avast sport a user-friendly and intuitive interface. They both have well-organized dashboards with easy accessibility to features and functionalities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    5. Pricing<\/strong>
    Winner: McAfee.<\/span> Avast and McAfee offer different pricing plans for their products. Avast has three pricing plans, while McAfee has a streamlined subscription for its single product. Moreover, McAfee has an identity protection feature, and this adds up the value of your money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    6. Compatibility<\/strong>
    Winner: Tie.<\/span> McAfee and Avast have cross-platform products for Windows, Macs, Android, and iOS devices. However, functionality is limited in Macs and iOS devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Short Verdict<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    McAfee gives you a comprehensive security suite with advanced protection, parental control, and identity theft protection. On the other hand, Avast offers a complete antivirus security suite with great features but no identity protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Overall, both brands do an excellent job of detecting and preventing malware, viruses, exploits, and other online threats. Products from these brands are cross-platform, and their subscriptions cover up to a maximum of 10 devices. In terms of comparison, McAfee outperforms Avast products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Additionally, Avast\u2019s privacy scandal<\/a> in which it collected and sold millions of user data to other companies. This makes its credibility on privacy shaky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Features<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    McAfee and Avast<\/strong> are well known in the antivirus industry. Boasting a user base of over 400 million users, these brands are entrusted with doing a perfect job against online threats. Being the industry for long, both brands have undergone modest renovations. This is to ensure they bring you the best protection alongside useful features. Here are the offerings from both brands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    McAfee <\/strong>brings you more than just an antivirus. For home use, McAfee offers a single premium product, McAfee Total Protection. Unlike other antivirus brands with segmented products, McAfee bundled its products into one security suite. McAfee offers this comprehensive suite in three tiers \u2013 the same product differentiated by pricing. The tiers include; Single device, Individual\/Couples, and Family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Here are features of the lowest tier, Single Device<\/p>\n\n\n\n