Avast vs Total AV 2019

Felicity Kay Cybersecurity Expert

While Avast is known for near-100% protection, Total AV has had varied success. A quick scan only found two-thirds of the test malware, but all were identified when using the deep scan option. Similarly, the web shield extension which protects users from infection-prone websites was 90% accurate.

Despite this variety, Total AV offers loads of great features that will protect you from various security threats. There’s a full VPN, remote firewall, adblocker, and password manager. You also get a PC clean up tool which will remove duplicate, out-of-date, and junk files.

On the other hand, Avast places considerable focus on anti-malware. Its core security is so strong that even the free version is highly rated by our test labs. It offers protection from viruses, spyware, malware, and phishing attacks, and it uses a secure sandbox environment to launch suspicious programs in order to identify infections. Avast also offers a webcam shield, password vault, and secure WiFi scanner.

Best of all, it’s ideal for gamers as the ‘Game Mode’ and ‘Passive Mode’ won’t disrupt gameplay. One downside is Avast is only available for Mac and PC (and the Apple version is considerably lacking) while Total AV works on most major devices and operating systems.

The companies offer comparable customer service options, which includes online documentation, live chat, email, and phone support. The only difference is that TotalAV’s 24/7 phone support is only available on the ‘Ultimate’ plan, while all Avast customers get round-the-clock service.