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Avast One vs Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Intune
Software
Manage and protect cloud-connected endpoints across device platforms, apps and operating systems
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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; Microsoft Intune intune Plan 1 costs $8.00 per user per month standalone, with the Intune Suite add-on costing a further $10.00 per user per month
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Avast One and Microsoft Intune actually diverge.
| Attribute | Avast One | Microsoft Intune |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web |
| Founded | 1988 | Unknown |
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 Microsoft Intune
Nothing recorded that Avast One does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Avast One
- Antivirusnot Microsoft Intune
- Internet Securitynot Microsoft Intune
- Privacy Toolsnot Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Intune
No use cases recorded yet. See the Microsoft Intune review.
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
Microsoft Intune
- Intune Plan 1 costs $8.00 per user per month standalone, with the Intune Suite add-on costing a further $10.00 per user per month
- Individual suite add-on components are priced separately at $2.00 to $5.00 per user per month rather than included in the base plan
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
Microsoft Intune
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Intune 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 Microsoft Intune if
Nothing in the data separates Microsoft Intune from Avast One on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Questions people ask
- Is Avast One or Microsoft Intune better?
- Neither clearly leads. Avast One starts at Free and Microsoft Intune at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Avast One or Microsoft Intune?
- Avast One has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Avast One and On request for Microsoft Intune.
- Does Avast One or Microsoft Intune run on more platforms?
- Avast One runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android. Microsoft Intune runs on Web.
- Can I use Avast One for free?
- Yes. Avast One has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Microsoft Intune 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 Microsoft Intune is typically brought in for.
- What can Avast One do that Microsoft Intune cannot?
- Avast One covers Antivirus, Firewall, VPN, Data breach monitoring.
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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