- Avast! offers two types of protection ranging from $34.95 to $49.95 per year or a special two-year package from $39.95 to $59.95 in 2010. Avast! also offers a free version of its anti-virus software. The Norton AntiVirus 2011 has three types of protection ranging from $39.99 to $69.99 per year. It also offers two-year packages with prices of $74.99 to $134.99 in 2010.
- Norton offers three products that include basic protections against viruses, spyware and rootkit, which allows hackers administrator level access. The more protective software includes firewalls, parental control, identity protection, online back-up for files and much more. Avast! offers two types of protection, pro anti-virus software or Internet security software; both include spyware and virus protection, Internet protection, email protection, anti-rootkit protection and shield to protect against many attacks. The Internet security includes extra security for shopping and online banking users. The free version of Avast! offers minimal protection against malware, mainly for home users.
- Norton offers free 24/7 free technical support when you buy its software. Avast! offers free phone support for installation, trouble shooting or configuration. You can also check out its user forum or send an email.
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