2026

Bitwarden vs Avast

Bitwarden and Avast compared side by side: protection, performance, pricing, and features. Which antivirus suits you better?

Bitwarden

8.9

/ 10

Bitwarden is the leading open-source password manager, offering unlimited password storage across all devices even in the free version. Premium at just CHF 10/year adds TOTP authentication, emergency access, and advanced reports. Bitwarden can be self-hosted – a unique feature for privacy purists. The interface is functional but not as polished as 1Password.

1st Year PriceCHF 10.00 RenewalCHF 10.00 PlatformsWindows, Mac, Android, iPhone / iPad

Protection 9.4

Performance 9.0

Best for 8.5

First-year price 9.8

Key features 8.8

Support 8.0

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Avast

8.7

/ 10

Avast Premium Security is one of the most recognisable antivirus brands and offers solid protection for up to 10 devices. The suite includes web protection, VPN, and anti-tracking features. Platform coverage is broad – from Windows and Mac to mobile devices. Avast has faced past criticism over data privacy practices, which have since been addressed. Pricing is fair but not always the cheapest.

1st Year PriceCHF 37.90 RenewalCHF 74.90 PlatformsWindows, Mac, Android, iPhone / iPad

Protection 9.1

Performance 8.7

Best for 8.9

First-year price 8.5

Key features 8.8

Support 8.1

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Our Verdict

Bitwarden narrowly wins – Avast is the leaner choice.

Bitwarden scores 8.9 / 10 overall and is the stronger pick on protection and feature scope. If you value maximum performance, low resource use and lower renewal costs, Avast is the better fit. Both are excellent options for Swiss users.

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Our verdict

Bitwarden takes a slight lead in our comparison with an overall score of 8.9 out of 10 – an advantage of 0.2 points over Avast. The gap is small but consistent across multiple test dimensions.

On price, Bitwarden currently sits at CHF 10 in year one, Avast at CHF 38. Watch the renewal price closely: both are transparently listed in the table above and matter more long-term than the introductory price.

Strength profiles: Bitwarden scores highest on price-performance, Avast on protection. If you care most about one of those dimensions, the choice is clear. For all-round needs, either product is a safe pick.

Feature-by-feature comparison

Criterion	Bitwarden	Avast
Real-time protection	Yes	Yes
Built-in VPN	No	Yes
Password manager	No	No
Anti-tracking / anti-phishing	No	Yes
Parental controls	No	No
Identity protection	No	No
Low system impact	No	No
Platforms	Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone / iPad	Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone / iPad
Number of devices (standard licence)	999	10
System impact in daily use	Very low	Moderate

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Frequently asked questions about Bitwarden vs Avast

Which scores higher on protection, Bitwarden or Avast?

Both reach top scores in AV-TEST and AV-Comparatives – the differences are small. The exact scores are in the comparison table above.

Which is cheaper in year 1 and on renewal – Bitwarden or Avast?

Look at the price columns above: year-one price and renewal price are stated transparently side by side. The renewal delta is often the bigger cost factor over 3 years.

Which is better for families, Bitwarden or Avast?

Both offer family plans for 5–10 devices. What matters: does the product have a dedicated parental-controls mode, screen-time management and a smooth setup. Details in the feature table.

Do I get better Mac/mobile support with Bitwarden or Avast?

Platform support is listed in the comparison above. Generally: macOS performance is best with Bitdefender and Intego; Android protection is most mature with Bitdefender, Norton and Kaspersky.