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Avast One vs Metasploit
Metasploit
Software
The world's most used penetration testing framework
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Avast One ransomware and Wi-Fi vulnerability protection only on paid plans; Metasploit the free Framework edition is command line only; the web interface is Pro only
- They diverge on capability: Avast One covers Antivirus, Metasploit covers Exploit database.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Avast One and Metasploit actually diverge.
| Attribute | Avast One | Metasploit |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Unknown | freemium |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Desktop, Cli |
| Founded | 1988 | 2000 |
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 Metasploit
- Exploit database
- Payload generation
- Post-exploitation
- Evasion modules
- Auxiliary scanners
- Social engineering
- Credential harvesting
- Session management
Both cover
- Desktop support
- English language support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Avast One
- Antivirusnot Metasploit
- Internet Securitynot Metasploit
- Privacy Toolsnot Metasploit
Metasploit
- Penetration testing and exploit development against known vulnerabilitiesnot Avast One
- Validating whether a reported vulnerability is actually exploitablenot Avast One
- Running phishing and credential attack simulations on the Pro editionnot 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
Metasploit
- The free Framework edition is command line only; the web interface is Pro only
- Automated exploitation, automated credential attacks and antivirus evading dynamic payloads are restricted to Metasploit Pro
- Reporting, audit wizards, task chains and closed loop vulnerability validation are Pro only
- Rapid7 publishes no price for Metasploit Pro and routes buyers to contact sales
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
Metasploit
Free- Metasploit Framework (OSS)Free
- Open source
- 1500+ exploits
- Command line
- Metasploit ProFree
- Web interface
- Automated testing
- Phishing campaigns
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 Metasploit if
- You need exploit database.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Desktop, Cli.
- You also want payload generation.
Questions people ask
- Is Avast One or Metasploit better?
- Neither clearly leads. Avast One starts at Free and Metasploit at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Avast One or Metasploit?
- Avast One starts at Free and Metasploit at Free.
- Does Avast One or Metasploit run on more platforms?
- Avast One runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android. Metasploit runs on Desktop, Cli.
- 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 Metasploit is typically brought in for.
- What can Avast One do that Metasploit cannot?
- Avast One covers Antivirus, Firewall, VPN, Data breach monitoring. Metasploit covers Exploit database, Payload generation, Post-exploitation, Evasion modules. Both handle Desktop support, English language 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.
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.
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