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Avast One vs Gong

Avast One logo

Avast One

Software

All-in-one protection for your digital life

From
Free
Rated
-
Gong logo

Gong

Software

Revenue intelligence platform

From
$1600/user-per-year
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Avast One has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Avast One ransomware and Wi-Fi vulnerability protection only on paid plans; Gong pricing not published; custom quotes and high platform fees make budget forecasting difficult
  • They diverge on capability: Avast One covers Antivirus, Gong covers Call recording.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Avast One and Gong differ
AttributeAvast OneGong
Starting priceFree$1600/user-per-year
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, macOS, iOS, AndroidWeb, Cloud-based SaaS
Founded19882016

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), 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 Gong

  • Call recording
  • AI transcription
  • Deal intelligence
  • Market intelligence
  • Team coaching
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Zoom

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Avast One

  • Antivirusnot Gong
  • Internet Securitynot Gong
  • Privacy Toolsnot Gong

Gong

  • Call analysisnot Avast One
  • Deal forecastingnot Avast One
  • Sales coachingnot Avast One
  • Win/loss analysisnot 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

Gong

  • Pricing not published; custom quotes and high platform fees make budget forecasting difficult
  • Built for sales calls only; limited contact center and multi-channel conversation coverage
  • Forecasting and Engage modules use keyword-based analysis with 20-30 minute processing delay, not generative AI
  • Conversation analysis cannot capture internal buyer meetings or decision-making discussions

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

Gong

$1600/user-per-year

No published plan breakdown. See the Gong review.

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 Gong if

  • You need call recording.
  • You work on Web, Cloud-based SaaS.
  • You also want ai transcription.

Questions people ask

Is Avast One or Gong better?
Neither clearly leads. Avast One starts at Free and Gong at $1600/user-per-year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Avast One or Gong?
Avast One has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Avast One and $1600/user-per-year for Gong.
Does Avast One or Gong run on more platforms?
Avast One runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android. Gong runs on Web, Cloud-based SaaS.
Can I use Avast One for free?
Yes. Avast One has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Gong starts at $1600/user-per-year.
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 Gong is typically brought in for.
What can Avast One do that Gong cannot?
Avast One covers Antivirus, Firewall, VPN, Data breach monitoring. Gong covers Call recording, AI transcription, Deal intelligence, Market intelligence. 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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Gong: How much does Gong cost?

Gong pricing starts around $1,600 per user per year, with a mandatory platform fee of $5,000-$50,000 annually. Exact pricing is custom and requires a sales consultation.

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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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Gong: Does Gong integrate with Salesforce?

Yes. Gong integrates with Salesforce via REST API to import account data and export conversation summaries, enabling searchable calls by CRM fields.

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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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Gong: What conversations can Gong capture?

Gong was built primarily for sales call analysis and captures calls through integrations with major dialer systems. Coverage for contact center and multi-channel conversations is limited.

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Gong: Does Gong have an on-premise option?

Gong is a cloud-based SaaS platform without an on-premise deployment option. All conversation analysis and storage occurs in Gong's cloud infrastructure.

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