Avast provides antivirus and broader security tools for computers and mobile devices. Its official product pages describe free antivirus protection alongside optional paid security, privacy, and performance tools.
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Avast's official Free Antivirus page labels Avast Free Antivirus as free and says its real-time protection is available for free; this is presented as an ongoing free plan, not a time-limited trial. Avast One and Avast Mobile Security also have free offerings, while premium tools are separate paid options.
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