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Avast One vs VMware Carbon Black

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Avast One

Software

All-in-one protection for your digital life

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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VMware Carbon Black

Software

Intelligent endpoint and workload security

From
On request
Rated
-
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, VMware Carbon Black covers Next-gen antivirus.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Avast One and VMware Carbon Black actually diverge.

Attributes where Avast One and VMware Carbon Black differ
AttributeAvast OneVMware Carbon Black
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, macOS, iOS, AndroidDesktop, Api
Founded19882002

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 VMware Carbon Black

  • Next-gen antivirus
  • Behavioral EDR
  • Threat hunting
  • Live response
  • Audit and remediation
  • Device control
  • App control
  • Workload protection

Both cover

  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

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

Avast One

  • Antivirusnot VMware Carbon Black
  • Internet Securitynot VMware Carbon Black
  • Privacy Toolsnot VMware Carbon Black

VMware Carbon Black

  • Endpoint Securitynot Avast One
  • Edrnot Avast One
  • Workload 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

VMware Carbon Black

Nothing recorded yet. See the VMware Carbon Black 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

VMware Carbon Black

On request
  • CB Endpoint StandardFree
    • NGAV
    • Behavioral EDR
    • Device control
  • CB Endpoint AdvancedFree
    • All Standard features
    • Threat hunting
    • Audit and remediation
  • CB Endpoint EnterpriseFree
    • All Advanced features
    • Advanced threat hunting
    • Live response

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 VMware Carbon Black if

  • You need next-gen antivirus.
  • You work on Desktop, Api.
  • You also want behavioral edr.
VMware Carbon Black review

Questions people ask

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

Source
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