Avast auto-renewal pricing
Avast often sells at heavily discounted introductory rates (e.g., $34.99/yr), then auto-renews at the much higher standard rate ($89.99–$99.99/yr). Check your renewal price in my.avast.com before it hits - many people are shocked by the renewal amount.
Avast vs Bitdefender vs Norton
All three use aggressive introductory pricing and high auto-renewal rates. Bitdefender generally scores highest in independent lab tests (AV-Comparatives, AV-TEST). For most users, Windows Defender (built into Windows 10/11) provides adequate protection at no cost, making third-party antivirus subscriptions a legitimate candidate for cancellation.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my computer be unprotected if I cancel Avast Premium?
- No. Avast Free Antivirus continues running after your Premium subscription expires. Alternatively, Windows Defender (built into Windows 10/11) activates automatically and provides solid baseline protection.
- I was auto-renewed at a much higher price - can I get a refund?
- Yes, if within 30 days of the charge. Contact Avast support via live chat at support.avast.com and cite the 30-day money-back guarantee. After 30 days, dispute the charge with your bank citing the price difference from the introductory rate.
- How do I cancel Avast for a device I no longer own?
- Log into my.avast.com → Subscriptions → turn off auto-renewal. You can also remove the device from your license in the same portal. You don't need physical access to the old device.