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Avast One vs Greenhouse

Avast One logo

Avast One

Software

All-in-one protection for your digital life

From
Free
Rated
-
Greenhouse logo

Greenhouse

Software

Hiring software for growing companies

From
On request
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; Greenhouse core plan lacks talent discovery and contact lookups
  • They diverge on capability: Avast One covers Antivirus, Greenhouse covers Applicant tracking.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Avast One and Greenhouse differ
AttributeAvast OneGreenhouse
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, macOS, iOS, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android, Api
Founded19882012

Identical on both: 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 Greenhouse

  • Applicant tracking
  • Interview scheduling
  • Scorecard system
  • Job board posting
  • Candidate CRM
  • Reporting & analytics
  • Offer management
  • EEO compliance

What people use each for

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

Avast One

  • Antivirusnot Greenhouse
  • Internet Securitynot Greenhouse
  • Privacy Toolsnot Greenhouse

Greenhouse

  • Applicant tracking system for structured hiringnot Avast One
  • AI-powered interview notetaking and sourcingnot 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

Greenhouse

  • Core plan lacks talent discovery and contact lookups
  • Core plan lacks email automation and applicant texting
  • Plus plan lacks resume anonymisation and application limits
  • Plus plan lacks audit logging and developer tools
  • Pricing customised by hiring volume and company size, not published
  • Only Pro tier offers audit logs and developer sandbox

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

Greenhouse

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Greenhouse 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 Greenhouse if

  • You need applicant tracking.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want interview scheduling.

Questions people ask

Is Avast One or Greenhouse better?
Neither clearly leads. Avast One starts at Free and Greenhouse at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Avast One or Greenhouse?
Avast One has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Avast One and On request for Greenhouse.
Does Avast One or Greenhouse run on more platforms?
Avast One runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android. Greenhouse runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
Can I use Avast One for free?
Yes. Avast One has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Greenhouse starts at On request.
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 Greenhouse is typically brought in for.
What can Avast One do that Greenhouse cannot?
Avast One covers Antivirus, Firewall, VPN, Data breach monitoring. Greenhouse covers Applicant tracking, Interview scheduling, Scorecard system, Job board posting.

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.

Source
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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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.

Source

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