Bitdefender and Avast both offer protection against classic computer malware, viruses, spyware, ransomware, Trojan horses, phishing attacks and other malware threats. Both are renowned for their excellent performance in independent testing with top scores and minimal false positives. Both offer additional protection options, such as email security and anti-spam.
Both programs offer a high-quality customer support. However, Bitdefender offers a variety of support options, such as telephone, email live chat, and an expert community, making it easy to seek help for any issues that may arise. Additionally, they have an extensive knowledge base which can answer many common questions.
If you’re looking for the best protection, we suggest Bitdefender. Its extensive feature list includes Wi-Fi Inspector, VPN, password manager and many more. The lightweight program is easy on your system and doesn’t impact your the performance of your PC. Avast however, on the other however, is slower to react to malware that is incoming and may take longer for a full scan to be completed than Bitdefender.
Both programs have an easy-to-use interface. Bitdefender is more user-friendly and has a more, modern design than Avast. Avast tends to provide numerous opportunities for upselling, which could be distracting for some users. Regarding price both programs are competitive and provide great value for price. Both programs offer a free version with limited features, as well as paid subscriptions that include the full range of features.