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Avast One vs Trend Micro Vision One

Avast One logo

Avast One

Software

All-in-one protection for your digital life

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Trend Micro Vision One logo

Trend Micro Vision One

Software

Unified XDR platform for comprehensive threat defense

From
$75/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; Trend Micro Vision One listed on UK G-Cloud at £29.17 per user for Trend Micro One (the Vision One platform), via reseller Bytes Software Services Limited
  • They diverge on capability: Avast One covers Antivirus, Trend Micro Vision One covers Extended detection and response.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Avast One and Trend Micro Vision One actually diverge.

Attributes where Avast One and Trend Micro Vision One differ
AttributeAvast OneTrend Micro Vision One
Starting priceFree$75/year
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, macOS, iOS, AndroidWeb, Desktop, Cloud

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (1988).

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 Trend Micro Vision One

  • Extended detection and response
  • Attack surface management
  • Threat intelligence
  • Risk visibility
  • Automated response
  • Cross-layer detection
  • Investigation workbench
  • Third-party integrations

Both cover

  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

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

Avast One

  • Antivirusnot Trend Micro Vision One
  • Internet Securitynot Trend Micro Vision One
  • Privacy Toolsnot Trend Micro Vision One

Trend Micro Vision One

  • Xdrnot Avast One
  • Threat Detectionnot Avast One
  • Enterprise Securitynot 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

Trend Micro Vision One

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud at £29.17 per user for Trend Micro One (the Vision One platform), via reseller Bytes Software Services Limited

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

Trend Micro Vision One

$75/year
  • Vision One Essentials$75/year
    • XDR analytics
    • Threat intelligence
    • Risk insights
  • Vision One Standard$125/year
    • All Essentials features
    • Attack surface management
    • Automated response
  • Vision One Advanced$200/year
    • All Standard features
    • Managed XDR
    • 24/7 monitoring

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 Trend Micro Vision One if

  • You need extended detection and response.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Cloud.
  • You also want attack surface management.
Trend Micro Vision One review

Questions people ask

Is Avast One or Trend Micro Vision One better?
Neither clearly leads. Avast One starts at Free and Trend Micro Vision One at $75/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Avast One or Trend Micro Vision One?
Avast One has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Avast One and $75/year for Trend Micro Vision One.
Does Avast One or Trend Micro Vision One run on more platforms?
Avast One runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android. Trend Micro Vision One runs on Web, Desktop, Cloud.
Can I use Avast One for free?
Yes. Avast One has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Trend Micro Vision One starts at $75/year.
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 Trend Micro Vision One is typically brought in for.
What can Avast One do that Trend Micro Vision One cannot?
Avast One covers Antivirus, Firewall, VPN, Data breach monitoring. Trend Micro Vision One covers Extended detection and response, Attack surface management, Threat intelligence, Risk visibility. 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.

Source
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.

Source
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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