McAfee and Avast both score near-identically in malware detection tests. However, McAfee has a significantly better privacy record — Avast was fined $16.5 million by the US FTC in 2024 for selling user browsing data. McAfee does not sell user data and provides free UK phone support.
📞 Free UK McAfee help: +44-800-066-8910 — 24/7 support, no hold music.
Key Points
- AV-TEST detection: McAfee 99–100% vs Avast 99–100% (equal protection)
- Privacy: Avast fined $16.5M by FTC (2024) for selling browsing data; McAfee does not sell user data
- McAfee false positive rate: lower than Avast (McAfee scores higher on AV-TEST usability)
- Avast has a free tier; McAfee has no permanent free tier (trial only)
- McAfee VPN: unlimited with auto-renewal (included); Avast VPN: separate paid product
- UK phone support: McAfee free 24/7 helpline; Avast has no direct phone support in UK
- McAfee for gaming: lower performance impact during gaming than Avast (McAfee has Game Mode)
- Multi-device: McAfee LiveSafe unlimited devices; Avast Ultimate 10 devices
