Software · head to head
Avast One vs SentinelOne
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; SentinelOne pricing is per endpoint rather than per user, with Singularity Complete listed at $179.99/yr per endpoint and Singularity Commercial at $229.99/yr per endpoint, while the top Singularity Enterprise tier is quote only ("Contact Sales for Pricing").
- They diverge on capability: Avast One covers Antivirus, SentinelOne covers AI-powered detection.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Avast One and SentinelOne actually diverge.
| Attribute | Avast One | SentinelOne |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $5/month |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 1988 | 2013 |
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 SentinelOne
- AI-powered detection
- Autonomous response
- Behavioral threat intelligence
- Root cause analysis
- Threat hunting automation
- Ransomware protection
- Container security
- Mobile endpoint protection
Both cover
- Cloud deployment
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Avast One
- Antivirusnot SentinelOne
- Internet Securitynot SentinelOne
- Privacy Toolsnot SentinelOne
SentinelOne
- Endpoint Protectionnot Avast One
- Edrnot Avast One
- Response Automationnot 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
SentinelOne
- Pricing is per endpoint rather than per user, with Singularity Complete listed at $179.99/yr per endpoint and Singularity Commercial at $229.99/yr per endpoint, while the top Singularity Enterprise tier is quote only ("Contact Sales for Pricing").
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
SentinelOne
$5/month- Core$5/month
- Per endpoint
- Endpoint protection
- Threat intelligence
- Pro$8/month
- All Core features
- Endpoint detection & response
- Advanced hunting
- Complete$12/month
- All Pro features
- Dedicated threat analyst
- Custom threat hunting
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 SentinelOne if
- You need ai-powered detection.
- You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android.
- You also want autonomous response.
Questions people ask
- Is Avast One or SentinelOne better?
- Neither clearly leads. Avast One starts at Free and SentinelOne at $5/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Avast One or SentinelOne?
- Avast One has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Avast One and $5/month for SentinelOne.
- Does Avast One or SentinelOne run on more platforms?
- Avast One runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android. SentinelOne runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android.
- Can I use Avast One for free?
- Yes. Avast One has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. SentinelOne starts at $5/month.
- 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 SentinelOne is typically brought in for.
- What can Avast One do that SentinelOne cannot?
- Avast One covers Antivirus, Firewall, VPN, Data breach monitoring. SentinelOne covers AI-powered detection, Autonomous response, Behavioral threat intelligence, Root cause analysis. Both handle Cloud deployment.
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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