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Avast One vs Legistar

Avast One logo

Avast One

Cybersecurity

All-in-one protection for your digital life

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite
Legistar logo

Legistar

Government

Legislative Management System

From
On request
Free plan
No
Full reviewWebsite

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; Legistar pricing is not published; sold by quote through a sales process
  • They diverge on capability: Avast One covers Antivirus, Legistar covers Legislation Tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Avast One and Legistar differ
AttributeAvast OneLegistar
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, macOS, iOS, AndroidWeb
CategoryCybersecurityGovernment
Founded19881999

Identical on both: 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 Legistar

  • Legislation Tracking
  • Meeting Agendas
  • Voting Records
  • Public Portal
  • Document Management
  • Video Streaming
  • Microsoft Office
  • Records Systems

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Avast One

  • Antivirusnot Legistar
  • Internet Securitynot Legistar
  • Privacy Toolsnot Legistar

Legistar

  • Legislative agenda managementnot Avast One
  • Meeting management and video processesnot Avast One
  • Public records managementnot Avast One
  • Government transparencynot 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

Legistar

  • Pricing is not published; sold by quote through a sales process

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

Legistar

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Legistar 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.
Avast One review

Choose Legistar if

  • You need legislation tracking.
  • You also want meeting agendas.
Legistar review

Questions people ask

Is Avast One or Legistar better?
Neither clearly leads. Avast One starts at Free and Legistar at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Avast One or Legistar?
Avast One has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Avast One and On request for Legistar.
Does Avast One or Legistar run on more platforms?
Avast One runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android. Legistar runs on Web.
Can I use Avast One for free?
Yes. Avast One has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Legistar 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 Legistar is typically brought in for.
What can Avast One do that Legistar cannot?
Avast One covers Antivirus, Firewall, VPN, Data breach monitoring. Legistar covers Legislation Tracking, Meeting Agendas, Voting Records, Public Portal. 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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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.

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