Cybersecurity · head to head
Avast One vs WarpBuild

WarpBuild
Developer Tools
2x faster, 50% cheaper GitHub Actions runners
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- On request
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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; WarpBuild per-minute pricing requires tracking usage to estimate monthly costs
- They diverge on capability: Avast One covers Antivirus, WarpBuild covers Optimized runner infrastructure.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Avast One and WarpBuild actually diverge.
| Attribute | Avast One | WarpBuild |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | Unknown | Usage-based per minute, varies by runner configuration |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | GitHub Actions, Linux, Windows, macOS, Cloud |
| Category | Cybersecurity | Developer Tools |
| Founded | 1988 | Unknown |
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 WarpBuild
- Optimized runner infrastructure
- Intelligent caching
- Incremental builds
- Multi-architecture support
- Unlimited concurrency
- Autoscaling
- BYOC support
- Docker builders
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Avast One
- Antivirusnot WarpBuild
- Internet Securitynot WarpBuild
- Privacy Toolsnot WarpBuild
WarpBuild
- Accelerating CI builds for teams with high test volumesnot Avast One
- Running tests generated by AI coding assistants efficientlynot Avast One
- Reducing GitHub Actions costs by 50% or morenot Avast One
- Supporting teams that need ARM64 architecture runnersnot 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
WarpBuild
- Per-minute pricing requires tracking usage to estimate monthly costs
- Large configuration runners (32 vCPU) expensive at $0.064/min
- macOS M4 Pro 12-core at $0.16/min is highest-cost option
- BYOC option requires cloud setup by customer
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
WarpBuild
On request- Linux x86-64 (2vCPU, 8GB)$0.004/minute
- 2 vCPU
- 8 GB RAM
- Standard performance
- Linux x86-64 (4vCPU, 16GB)$0.008/minute
- 4 vCPU
- 16 GB RAM
- Increased performance
- Linux x86-64 (8vCPU, 32GB)$0.016/minute
- 8 vCPU
- 32 GB RAM
- High performance
- Linux x86-64 (16vCPU, 64GB)$0.032/minute
- 16 vCPU
- 64 GB RAM
- Enterprise performance
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 WarpBuild if
- You need optimized runner infrastructure.
- You work on GitHub Actions, Linux, Windows, macOS, Cloud.
- You also want intelligent caching.
Questions people ask
- Is Avast One or WarpBuild better?
- Neither clearly leads. Avast One starts at Free and WarpBuild at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Avast One or WarpBuild?
- Avast One has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Avast One and On request for WarpBuild.
- Does Avast One or WarpBuild run on more platforms?
- Avast One runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android. WarpBuild runs on GitHub Actions, Linux, Windows, macOS, Cloud.
- Can I use Avast One for free?
- Yes. Avast One has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. WarpBuild 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 WarpBuild is typically brought in for.
- What can Avast One do that WarpBuild cannot?
- Avast One covers Antivirus, Firewall, VPN, Data breach monitoring. WarpBuild covers Optimized runner infrastructure, Intelligent caching, Incremental builds, Multi-architecture 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.
SourceWarpBuild: How much cheaper is WarpBuild compared to GitHub Actions?
WarpBuild offers approximately 50% cost savings compared to GitHub-hosted runners. For example, Linux x86-64 2vCPU/8GB costs $0.004/min with WarpBuild vs $0.008/min with GitHub Actions.
SourceAvast 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.
SourceWarpBuild: What is BYOC and how does it differ from managed runners?
BYOC (Bring Your Own Cloud) allows customers to run WarpBuild on their own cloud infrastructure at $0.002/min. Managed runners use WarpBuild's cloud infrastructure. BYOC provides lower costs but requires customer setup.
SourceAvast 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.
SourceWarpBuild: Does WarpBuild support ARM64 runners?
Yes, WarpBuild offers ARM64 runners at lower costs than x86-64. Linux ARM64 starts at $0.003/min for 2vCPU/8GB configuration.
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