Cybersecurity · head to head
Avast One vs Omada Identity

Omada Identity
Cybersecurity
Identity governance and administration focused on access certification and compliance evidence
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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; Omada Identity pricing is per managed identity, so organisations with large numbers of contractors, service accounts or seasonal staff pay governance fees on identities nobody is really governing.
- They diverge on capability: Avast One covers Antivirus, Omada Identity covers Access certification.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Avast One and Omada Identity actually diverge.
| Attribute | Avast One | Omada Identity |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | Unknown | quote |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web |
| Founded | 1988 | Unknown |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Cybersecurity).
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 Omada Identity
- Access certification
- Joiner mover leaver
- Role modelling
- Segregation of duties
- Access request
- Connectors
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Avast One
- Antivirusnot Omada Identity
- Internet Securitynot Omada Identity
- Privacy Toolsnot Omada Identity
Omada Identity
- An organisation whose auditors flagged that access recertification is run on spreadsheets and cannot be evidencednot Avast One
- A company with high staff turnover where leavers keep access to systems weeks after their last daynot Avast One
- A regulated firm needing documented segregation of duties across finance and ERP entitlementsnot Avast One
- A business that abandoned a previous multi-year IGA implementation and needs something that reaches production this yearnot 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
Omada Identity
- Pricing is per managed identity, so organisations with large numbers of contractors, service accounts or seasonal staff pay governance fees on identities nobody is really governing.
- It governs access but provides no single sign-on, multi-factor authentication or privileged session management, so it is always a second or third identity subscription rather than a consolidation.
- The fast-deployment promise depends on accepting its standard process model; organisations with genuinely unusual entitlement structures end up in custom work and the timeline advantage disappears.
- Connector coverage is strong for mainstream enterprise systems and thin for bespoke or industry-specific applications, and each custom connector is a project with ongoing maintenance.
- Data quality in the HR system determines whether joiner mover leaver automation works, so companies with messy HR records find the tool exposes that problem rather than solving it.
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$11.67/month
- All Premium features
- 30 devices covered
Omada Identity
On request- Omada Identity Cloud$undefined/year
- Priced per managed identity per year
- SaaS on Microsoft Azure with regional deployment options
- Implementation delivered on a defined methodology, quoted separately
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 Omada Identity if
- You need access certification.
- You also want joiner mover leaver.
Questions people ask
- Is Avast One or Omada Identity better?
- Neither clearly leads. Avast One starts at Free and Omada Identity at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Avast One or Omada Identity?
- Avast One has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Avast One and On request for Omada Identity.
- Does Avast One or Omada Identity run on more platforms?
- Avast One runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android. Omada Identity runs on Web.
- Can I use Avast One for free?
- Yes. Avast One has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Omada Identity 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 Omada Identity is typically brought in for.
- What can Avast One do that Omada Identity cannot?
- Avast One covers Antivirus, Firewall, VPN, Data breach monitoring. Omada Identity covers Access certification, Joiner mover leaver, Role modelling, Segregation of duties.
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.
SourceOmada Identity: Does it provide single sign-on?
No. Omada is governance only. You still need Entra ID, Okta or equivalent for authentication.
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.
SourceOmada Identity: How is it licensed?
Per managed identity per year. Count contractors and service accounts before you compare quotes, because they usually count.
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.
SourceOmada Identity: How long does deployment take?
Months rather than years is the positioning, and it is achievable if you accept the standard process model. Heavy customisation returns you to traditional IGA timelines.
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