{"id":310,"date":"2021-03-04T11:33:03","date_gmt":"2021-03-04T11:33:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.attack-secure.com\/?p=310"},"modified":"2023-01-09T11:15:43","modified_gmt":"2023-01-09T11:15:43","slug":"norton-vs-avast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.attack-secure.com\/norton-vs-avast\/","title":{"rendered":"Avast vs Norton \/\/ The Ultimate Comparison (2023)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Being two of the most popular anti-virus services in the world and having 700 million users combined, it\u2019s normal that people often ask \u2013 Norton or Avast, which is better?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In all honesty, the answer to this question is never simple, but we will try to simplify it with this head-to-head comparison. In recent years, the internet space has become an abode for cybercriminals, who constantly send dangerous malware to random computers with malicious intents. According to research, about 230,000 new samples of malware are manufactured daily<\/a>, with the number likely to even grow further soon.<\/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-Friendliness<\/a>
  7. 5. Pricing<\/a>
  8. 6. Customer Support<\/a>
  9. Final Thoughts<\/a>
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    With that in mind, there is no better time than now to protect your computer using a premium anti-virus program. In your search, you\u2019re likely to get tempted to opt for a free option, but you\u2019d be wrong to succumb to the temptation. Free versions are often too unreliable and too limited, so why don\u2019t you choose a premium program and enjoy peace of mind for just a few bucks a month?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In that case, you may be confused about which one to settle for between Norton and Avast, two of the biggest names in the anti-virus industry. In this article, we will try to help you separate the two, using facts you can\u2019t ignore. By the time the article is concluded, we\u2019re certain you would have made a decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Related Links<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Kaspersky vs Norton: Head-to-Head Comparison (2023)<\/span><\/a>
    Bitdefender vs Norton \/\/ The Ultimate Comparison (2023)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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

    If you are in a hurry and would like to quickly see the winner, see the short comparisons below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Features<\/strong>
    Winner: Norton.<\/span> While both programs are packed with impressive features, we can\u2019t help but give the edge to Norton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. Malware Protection<\/strong>
    Winner: Tie<\/span>. Separating both Norton and Avast in this category is an almost impossible task as each one performs incredibly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3. System Performance<\/strong>
    Winner: Norton.<\/span> Again, Norton slightly edges its rival in this category, according to the independent anti-malware tests recently conducted by the AV-Test Institute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4. User-Friendliness<\/strong>
    Winner: Avast<\/span>. It\u2019s a rare win for Avast, but one that is completely merited. Norton isn\u2019t bad at all when it comes to user-friendliness, for sure, but Avast just offers something more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    5. Pricing<\/strong>
    Winner: Norton.<\/span> With Norton, you get more than what you pay for, which means it wins the pricing category ahead of Avast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    6. Customer Support<\/strong>
    Winner: Tie.<\/span> It\u2019s another draw as we couldn\u2019t choose a clear winner. Both companies have the best customer supports in the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

    Norton wins the head-to-head battle, but not without some fight from Avast. Out of the six categories, Norton takes 3, while Avast wins 1, with two categories ending in a draw. It\u2019s a tough clash, but the overall winner is Norton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Let\u2019s now take a detailed look at the two anti-virus solutions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

    While malware protection is the primary function of an anti-virus solution, the way it goes about it and its features determine its efficiency and overall greatness. This section takes a look at the features that come with each program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Norton, like most top anti-virus companies, offers a range of plans, so that different users will find a suitable plan for their respective needs. Their entry-level plan is Norton Antivirus Basic<\/strong> and it offers the following features: <\/p>\n\n\n\n