Bitdefender and Avast protect against malware, which includes traditional computer viruses, Trojan horses, spyware ransomware, and Trojan horse attacks. Both are renowned for their outstanding performance in independent testing of industry with top scores and low false positives. Both offer a variety other security options, such as email security and antispam.
Both programs offer a high level of customer service. However, Bitdefender offers a variety of support options, like email, phone as well as live chat and an expert community, which makes it easier to get assistance with any issues that may arise. They also have an extensive knowledge base which can answer many common questions.
If you want the best protection for your devices, we recommend Bitdefender. Its extensive feature list includes a Wi-Fi Inspector, VPN, password manager and more. The lightweight application is easy to install and does not impact the performance of your PC. Avast however, on the other hand is a bit slower to react to incoming malware and can take longer for a complete scan to be run than Bitdefender.
Both programs come with a simple interface. Bitdefender is more user-friendly and has a more modern look than Avast. Avast has a tendency to display lots of upselling opportunities, which can be a bit distracting for some users. Both programs are extremely cost-effective and offer the best value. Both programs offer the free version, which has limited features, in addition to paid subscriptions with more features.
