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Avast One vs Coder

Avast One logo

Avast One

Cybersecurity

All-in-one protection for your digital life

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Coder logo

Coder

Developer Tools

Self-hosted platform for provisioning governed cloud development environments

From
Free
Free plan
Yes

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Avast One ransomware and Wi-Fi vulnerability protection only on paid plans; Coder premium plan pricing is not published and requires contacting sales.
  • They diverge on capability: Avast One covers Antivirus, Coder covers Self-hosted workspaces.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Avast One and Coder actually diverge.

Attributes where Avast One and Coder differ
AttributeAvast OneCoder
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsWindows, macOS, iOS, Androidweb, linux, mac, windows, api
CategoryCybersecurityDeveloper Tools
Founded1988Unknown

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Avast One

  • Antivirus
  • Firewall
  • VPN
  • Data breach monitoring
  • Email Guardian
  • Webcam Shield
  • Ransomware Shield
  • Performance optimization

Only in Coder

  • Self-hosted workspaces
  • Multi-IDE support
  • AI coding agent support
  • OpenID Connect SSO
  • Audit logging
  • Resource quotas

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Avast One

  • Antivirusnot Coder
  • Internet Securitynot Coder
  • Privacy Toolsnot Coder

Coder

  • Running self-hosted development environments behind a corporate firewallnot Avast One
  • Standardizing developer workspaces across a large engineering orgnot Avast One
  • Giving approved AI coding agents governed, isolated workspacesnot Avast One
  • Enforcing SSO and audit trails on developer environment accessnot Avast One

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Avast One

  • Ransomware and Wi-Fi vulnerability protection only on paid plans
  • Free plan VPN is limited, no data breakthrough monitoring
  • Rebuilt app in May 2026 may have stability issues

Coder

  • Premium plan pricing is not published and requires contacting sales.
  • Requires self-hosting and managing the underlying infrastructure, unlike fully managed cloud IDEs.
  • High availability, audit logging, and RBAC are gated behind the paid Premium tier, so the free Community edition lacks enterprise controls.

Pricing, plan by plan

Avast One

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Antivirus
    • Limited VPN
    • Privacy tools
  • Silver$2.99/month
    • Enhanced antivirus
    • VPN
    • Device cleanup
  • Premium$4.19/month
    • Full antivirus
    • VPN with 55 servers
    • Password manager
  • Premium Plus$11.67/month
    • All Premium features
    • 30 devices covered

Coder

Free
  • CommunityFree
    • Unlimited workspaces and templates
    • Unlimited organization members
    • Multiple IDE support
  • Premium$undefined/month
    • Ticket-based support with SLA
    • Multi-organization access controls
    • Resource quotas and audit logging

Which should you pick?

Choose Avast One if

  • You need antivirus.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android.
  • You also want firewall.

Choose Coder if

  • You need self-hosted workspaces.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on web, linux, mac, windows, api.
  • You also want multi-ide support.

Questions people ask

Is Avast One or Coder better?
Neither clearly leads. Avast One starts at Free and Coder at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Avast One or Coder?
Avast One starts at Free and Coder at Free.
Does Avast One or Coder run on more platforms?
Avast One runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android. Coder runs on web, linux, mac, windows, api.
Can I use Avast One for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Avast One best used for?
Avast One is most often used for antivirus, internet security, privacy tools. Of those, antivirus and internet security are not what Coder is typically brought in for.
What can Avast One do that Coder cannot?
Avast One covers Antivirus, Firewall, VPN, Data breach monitoring. Coder covers Self-hosted workspaces, Multi-IDE support, AI coding agent support, OpenID Connect SSO.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Avast One: Is Avast One free?

Yes. Avast One offers a free tier with antivirus, VPN (limited), and privacy tools. Paid plans start at $2.99/month for Silver and $4.19/month for Premium covering up to 5 devices.

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Coder: Is there a free plan, and what are its limits?

Yes, the Community edition is free and includes unlimited workspaces, templates, and organization members with OpenID Connect SSO, aimed at hobbyists and small teams.

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Avast One: What does Avast One include?

Avast One provides antivirus, VPN, password manager, device cleanup, Wi-Fi security, data breach monitoring, and protection against AI-generated scams and deepfakes.

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Coder: What does Premium add over Community?

Premium adds ticket-based SLA support, multi-organization access controls, resource quotas, audit logging, AI governance, workspace proxies, high availability, and custom branding.

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Avast One: Does Avast One have ransomware protection?

Ransomware protection is available only on paid plans, not the free tier. Free users get antivirus and basic protection only.

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Coder: How is Coder priced?

Community is free; Premium is priced per user annually, with the exact rate available by contacting Coder.

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