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Avast One vs Triple Whale

Avast One logo

Avast One

Security & Cybersecurity

All-in-one protection for your digital life

From
Free
Rated
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Triple Whale logo

Triple Whale

Marketing & Analytics

The operating system for e-commerce

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Avast One ransomware and Wi-Fi vulnerability protection only on paid plans; Triple Whale shopify-first focus limits functionality for multi-platform ecommerce operations beyond Shopify ecosystem
  • They diverge on capability: Avast One covers Antivirus, Triple Whale covers First-party attribution.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Avast One and Triple Whale actually diverge.

Attributes where Avast One and Triple Whale differ
AttributeAvast OneTriple Whale
PlatformsWindows, macOS, iOS, AndroidWeb
CategorySecurity & CybersecurityMarketing & Analytics
Founded19882021

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), free tier (Yes), 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 Triple Whale

  • First-party attribution
  • Real-time dashboard
  • Creative analytics
  • Sonar AI assistant
  • Pixel tracking
  • Profit tracking
  • Cohort analysis
  • Benchmarking

Both cover

  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Avast One

  • Antivirusnot Triple Whale
  • Internet Securitynot Triple Whale
  • Privacy Toolsnot Triple Whale

Triple Whale

  • Marketing analyticsnot Avast One
  • Attribution trackingnot Avast One
  • Profit optimizationnot Avast One
  • Creative testingnot 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

Triple Whale

  • Shopify-first focus limits functionality for multi-platform ecommerce operations beyond Shopify ecosystem
  • Creative analytics and advanced features sold as add-ons beyond base plan pricing
  • GMV-based pricing for larger brands creates unpredictable costs at scale

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

Triple Whale

Free
  • Founders DashboardFree
    • Basic analytics
    • Dashboard access
  • Starter$179/month
    • Multi-touch attribution
    • Sonar Send
    • Analytics dashboard
  • Advanced$259/month
    • All Starter features
    • Advanced analytics
    • Add-ons available

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 Triple Whale if

  • You need first-party attribution.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want real-time dashboard.

Questions people ask

Is Avast One or Triple Whale better?
Neither clearly leads. Avast One starts at Free and Triple Whale at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Avast One or Triple Whale?
Avast One starts at Free and Triple Whale at Free.
Does Avast One or Triple Whale run on more platforms?
Avast One runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android. Triple Whale runs on Web.
Can I use Avast One for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Triple Whale is typically brought in for.
What can Avast One do that Triple Whale cannot?
Avast One covers Antivirus, Firewall, VPN, Data breach monitoring. Triple Whale covers First-party attribution, Real-time dashboard, Creative analytics, Sonar AI assistant. Both handle Cloud deployment, 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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Triple Whale: What is Triple Whale's pricing structure?

Triple Whale offers a free Founders Dashboard, Starter plan at $179/month, Advanced plan at $259/month, and Custom plans starting at $539/month. Brands above $5M GMV use GMV-based pricing, with brands at $10M-$15M GMV paying approximately $1,849/month.

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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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Triple Whale: Does Triple Whale integrate with Shopify?

Yes. Triple Whale is a Shopify-focused analytics platform that natively integrates with Shopify stores and connects to Meta, Google, and TikTok for multi-touch attribution.

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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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Triple Whale: What AI features does Triple Whale offer?

Triple Whale includes Moby Actions for automated operations like pausing underperforming ad sets and sending segments to Klaviyo, plus Compass with MMM, incrementality testing, and AI agent suite capabilities.

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Triple Whale: Is there a free plan?

Yes. Triple Whale offers a free Founders Dashboard for basic analytics access, but advanced features and full attribution require paid plans.

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