Avast vs Emsisoft

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Pros

• Free version with essential features
• Easy-to-use interface with clear navigation
• Built-in firewall for network protection
• Regular updates to virus definitions
• Multi-device compatibility

Pros

• Emsisoft Emergency Kit for personal use
• Robust third-party integrations for enhanced features

Cons

• Frequent upgrade prompts in free version
• Some key features sold separately
• May slow down older systems
• Past data privacy concerns

Cons

• Emsisoft Mobile Security is only available for android devices

Quick Stats

• Security Rating : Excellent
• VPN : Included
• Price : Starts at $44.28 per year
• Customer Experience : Good
• Firewall : Included
• Free Trial : 30 days
• Trustpilot Score : 4.2 out of 5

Quick Stats

• Security Rating : 2
• VPN : Unavailable
• Price : $19.99 per PC, depending on the country
• Firewall : False
• Free Trial : True

Selling Points

• Smart Scan combines security and cleanup
• Behavioral Shield detects zero-day attacks
• Sandbox lets you run suspicious files safely
• Plans scale easily across multiple devices

Selling Points

• Emsisoft Emergency Kit for personal use
• 30 day trial period

General Features & Perks

• Adware Removal
• Anti-Phishing
• Anti-Spam
• Anti-Theft
• Anti-Tracking
• Behavior Analysis
• Cloud Scanning
• Dark Web Scanning
• Dedicated Ransomware Protection
• E-mail Scan
• File Encryption
• Free Version
• ID Protection
• Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
• Malware Removal
• Mobile App
• On Demand Scan
• Real-Time Protection
• Spyware Removal
• Vulnerability Scanner
• Webcam Protection

General Features & Perks

• Adware Removal
• Anti-Phishing
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  Anti-Spam
• Anti-Theft
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  Anti-Tracking
• Behavior Analysis
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  Cloud Scanning
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  Dark Web Scanning
• Dedicated Ransomware Protection
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  E-mail Scan
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  File Encryption
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  Free Version
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  ID Protection
• Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
• Malware Removal
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  Mobile App
• On Demand Scan
• Real-Time Protection
• Spyware Removal
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  Vulnerability Scanner
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  Webcam Protection

System Optimization & Performance

• Boot Time Scans
• Browser Cleaner
• Disk Cleaner
• Junk Files Removal
• Software/Driver Updater

System Optimization & Performance

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  Browser Cleaner
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  Software/Driver Updater

Additional Perks

• Cloud Storage Backup
• Live Updates
• Parental Control
• Password Manager
• Rescue Mode
• USB Rescue Toolkit
• USB Vaccination

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  Cloud Storage Backup
• Live Updates
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  Parental Control
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  Password Manager
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  Rescue Mode
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  USB Rescue Toolkit
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  USB Vaccination

Device Compatibility

• Android
• Browser Plugins
• ChromeOS
• Fire OS
• iOS
• Linux
• macOS
• Windows

Device Compatibility

• Android
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  Browser Plugins
• ChromeOS
• Fire OS
• iOS
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  Linux
• macOS
• Windows

Customer Support

• Community Forum
• Email
• FAQs
• Help Guides
• Live Chat
• Phone
• Social Media
• Ticket

Customer Support

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  Email
• FAQs
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• Live Chat
• Phone
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  Ticket