Bitdefender and Avast both offer protection against classic computer viruses, spyware, ransomware, Trojan horses, phishing attacks and other malware threats. Both are known for their outstanding performance in independent tests of industry with top scores and low fake positives. Both provide a range of other security options, including email security and anti-spam.
Both programs provide top-quality customer support service that is of the highest quality. However, Bitdefender offers a variety of ways to contact support, including email, telephone live chat, and an expert community that makes it easier to get help with any issues that might arise. They also have a comprehensive knowledge base which can answer many of the most frequently asked questions.
If you are seeking the most comprehensive security, we recommend using Bitdefender. Its extensive feature set includes a password manager, VPN, Wi-Fi inspector and much more. The lightweight application is easy to install on your system and doesn’t impact your the performance of your PC. Avast however, on the other on the other hand, is a bit slower to react to incoming malware and can take longer for a complete scan to be completed than Bitdefender.
Both have a nice user interface and are easy to use. Bitdefender is more user-friendly and has a cleaner, modern design than Avast. Avast tends to show a lot of upselling opportunities which can cause some users to become distracted. Both programs are very affordable and offer a great value. Both programs provide a free version with limited features, in addition to paid subscriptions with more features.