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Avast One vs Customerly

Avast One logo

Avast One

Software

All-in-one protection for your digital life

From
Free
Rated
-
Customerly logo

Customerly

Software

Customer service suite with live chat and automation

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Avast One ransomware and Wi-Fi vulnerability protection only on paid plans; Customerly usage-based pricing of 0.50 EUR per conversation can become expensive at scale
  • They diverge on capability: Avast One covers Antivirus, Customerly covers Live chat.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Avast One and Customerly differ
AttributeAvast OneCustomerly
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWindows, macOS, iOS, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android
Founded19882015

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

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 Customerly

  • Live chat
  • Email marketing
  • Customer surveys
  • Help center
  • Automation
  • Video chat
  • Slack
  • WordPress

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Avast One

  • Antivirusnot Customerly
  • Internet Securitynot Customerly
  • Privacy Toolsnot Customerly

Customerly

  • Customer supportnot Avast One
  • Lead generationnot Avast One
  • Email marketingnot Avast One
  • Customer feedbacknot 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

Customerly

  • Usage-based pricing of 0.50 EUR per conversation can become expensive at scale
  • Limited to 11-50 employees according to company size metrics

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

Customerly

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 2 teammates
    • Live chat
    • Basic surveys
  • Essential$9/month
    • Unlimited chat
    • Help center
    • Automation
  • Startup$29/month
    • Video chat
    • Funnels
    • Priority support
  • Pro$79/month
    • White label
    • Advanced analytics
    • API access

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 Customerly if

  • You need live chat.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want email marketing.

Questions people ask

Is Avast One or Customerly better?
Neither clearly leads. Avast One starts at Free and Customerly at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Avast One or Customerly?
Avast One starts at Free and Customerly at Free.
Does Avast One or Customerly run on more platforms?
Avast One runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android. Customerly runs on Web, Ios, Android.
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 Customerly is typically brought in for.
What can Avast One do that Customerly cannot?
Avast One covers Antivirus, Firewall, VPN, Data breach monitoring. Customerly covers Live chat, Email marketing, Customer surveys, Help center. Both handle Web support.

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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Customerly: Where is Customerly's data stored?

All data is stored exclusively in the EU, providing GDPR compliance and data residency in European servers.

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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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Customerly: What messaging channels does Customerly support?

Customerly integrates live chat, email, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Instagram DMs, and mobile apps into a single unified inbox for managing customer conversations.

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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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Customerly: How much of customer support can Customerly automate?

Customerly's AI assistant (Aura) handles up to 60 percent of customer conversations automatically, with the platform designed to handle 71 percent of support volume through automation.

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