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Avast One vs Socrata

Avast One logo

Avast One

Cybersecurity

All-in-one protection for your digital life

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite
Socrata logo

Socrata

Government

Open Data Platform for Government

From
$500/month
Free plan
No
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Avast One has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Avast One covers Antivirus, Socrata covers Data Publishing.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Avast One and Socrata differ
AttributeAvast OneSocrata
Starting priceFree$500/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, macOS, iOS, AndroidWeb
CategoryCybersecurityGovernment
Founded19881966

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 Socrata

  • Data Publishing
  • Visualization Tools
  • API Access
  • Data Catalog
  • Performance Analytics
  • Tableau
  • Power BI
  • ArcGIS

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Avast One

  • Antivirusnot Socrata
  • Internet Securitynot Socrata
  • Privacy Toolsnot Socrata

Socrata

  • Citizen Servicesnot Avast One
  • Records Managementnot Avast One
  • Public Safetynot Avast One
  • Civic Engagementnot 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

Socrata

Nothing recorded yet. See the Socrata review.

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

Socrata

$500/month
  • Open Data$500/month
    • Data Portal
    • Visualizations
    • API Access

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 Socrata if

  • You need data publishing.
  • You also want visualization tools.
Socrata review

Questions people ask

Is Avast One or Socrata better?
Neither clearly leads. Avast One starts at Free and Socrata at $500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Avast One or Socrata?
Avast One has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Avast One and $500/month for Socrata.
Does Avast One or Socrata run on more platforms?
Avast One runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android. Socrata runs on Web.
Can I use Avast One for free?
Yes. Avast One has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Socrata starts at $500/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 Socrata is typically brought in for.
What can Avast One do that Socrata cannot?
Avast One covers Antivirus, Firewall, VPN, Data breach monitoring. Socrata covers Data Publishing, Visualization Tools, API Access, Data Catalog. 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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