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Avast One vs Vanta

Avast One logo

Avast One

Software

All-in-one protection for your digital life

From
Free
Rated
-
Vanta logo

Vanta

Software

Compliance automation platform for SOC 2, ISO 27001 and similar frameworks.

From
On request
Rated
-

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; Vanta no published pricing for any tier; all plans require requesting a demo and contacting sales

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Avast One and Vanta differ
AttributeAvast OneVanta
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, macOS, iOS, AndroidWeb, API
Founded1988Unknown

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 Vanta

Nothing recorded that Avast One does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Avast One

  • Antivirusnot Vanta
  • Internet Securitynot Vanta
  • Privacy Toolsnot Vanta

Vanta

  • SaaS and fintech companies needing rapid SOC 2 certification for enterprise salesnot Avast One
  • Healthcare organisations automating HIPAA compliance managementnot Avast One
  • European companies managing GDPR and privacy compliancenot Avast One
  • Organisations implementing ISO 27001 and other security standardsnot Avast One
  • Companies conducting vendor security assessments and managing third-party risknot 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

Vanta

  • No published pricing for any tier; all plans require requesting a demo and contacting sales
  • Essentials tier limited to one compliance framework; organisations needing multiple frameworks must upgrade to higher tiers
  • Plus and Professional tiers feature unclear differentiation; specific pricing and included questionnaires not published
  • Enterprise pricing fully custom; no transparency on costs or what features are included
  • AI questionnaire automation capped at 25 annually in Plus tier, only 144 annually in Professional tier

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

Vanta

On request
  • Essentials$null/variable
    • One compliance framework
    • Vanta AI Agent features
    • Automated evidence collection
  • Plus$null/variable
    • All Essentials features
    • Enhanced AI Agent capabilities
    • AI-powered questionnaire automation (25 annually)
  • Professional$null/variable
    • All Plus features
    • 144 questionnaires annually (marked 'Most Popular')
    • Risk management tools
  • Enterprise$null/variable
    • Fully customisable package
    • Flexible, scalable, advanced compliance
    • Tailored to sophisticated GRC requirements

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 Vanta if

  • You work on Web, API.

Questions people ask

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

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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Vanta: How many compliance frameworks does Vanta support?

Vanta supports 35+ compliance frameworks including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR and custom frameworks.

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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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Vanta: Does Vanta automate questionnaires?

Yes. Vanta's AI Agent can automate questionnaire completion, with the number of annually supported questionnaires varying by plan (25 in Plus tier, 144 in Professional tier).

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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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Vanta: How many integrations does Vanta support?

Vanta integrates with 300+ pre-built system connections and supports over 90% automation of compliance tasks through these integrations.

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