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In our 2026 comparison of Avast Online Security & Privacy and Malwarebytes Browser Guard, Avast Online Security & Privacy comes out ahead overall (weighted score 88% vs 72% for Malwarebytes Browser Guard). Avast Online Security & Privacy is rated 4.4/5 from 1 user review. Avast Online Security & Privacy has a free plan. Review data is limited for this pair, so treat this verdict as directional.
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| At a glance | Avast Online Security & Privacy | Malwarebytes Browser Guard |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Security Software | Development Tools |
| User rating | 4.4/5 (1 reviews) | No reviews yet |
| Starting price | Free plan | Not listed |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Platforms | Chrome Extension, Browser Extension | Web |
| Ease of use | 4.7/5 | — |
| Customer support | 3.9/5 | — |
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Avast Online Security & Privacy wins overall with a weighted score of 88% based on user rating, pricing, features, usability, and support.
Avast Online Security & Privacy has the most accessible pricing (FREE (No Free Trial)).
Tied with a solid set of 5 features.
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Tied on platform availability (2 Platforms: Chrome Extension, Browser Extension).
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Malwarebytes Browser Guard is a runner-up with a composite score of 72%.
Pricing: SUBSCRIPTION (No Free Trial), a less accessible entry point than the leader.
Tied with a solid set of 5 features.
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Tied on platform availability (1 Platform: Web).
Avast Online Security & Privacy scores higher across 1 of 11 key dimensions with a 16-point lead in our weighted analysis.
Avast Online Security & Privacy scores higher across 1 of 11 key dimensions with a 16-point lead in our weighted analysis. The best choice still depends on your team's workflow, budget and required integrations — use the side-by-side sections above to check the details that matter to you.
Avast Online Security & Privacy is rated 4.4/5 from 1 user review. Ratings come from approved user reviews on SoftwareHope.
Avast Online Security & Privacy has a free plan. Always confirm current pricing on the vendor's site, as plans change.
Avast Online Security & Privacy offers a free plan; Malwarebytes Browser Guard does not list a free plan or trial.
Avast Online Security & Privacy supports Chrome Extension and Browser Extension; Malwarebytes Browser Guard supports Web.
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Avast Online Security & Privacy is a browser extension that adds security and privacy controls to supported browsers. It can warn about suspicious websites, reduce tracking, and simplify cookie choices without requiring users to switch their primary browser.
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