Software · head to head
Avast One vs Greenhouse
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.
| Attribute | Avast One | Greenhouse |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | Unknown | quote |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web, Ios, Android, Api |
| Founded | 1988 | 2012 |
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 requestNo 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.
SourceAvast 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.
SourceAvast 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.
SourceRelated pages
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