Avast SecureLine VPN Review 2026: Prices, Logging and the Avast One Switch
Avast SecureLine VPN, now sold as Premium VPN inside Avast One, reviewed: 10-device pricing and renewals, 60-day trial, protocols, logging retention, refunds and the FTC history.
Avast SecureLine VPN is one of the longest-running consumer VPNs from a mainstream antivirus brand, but in October 2026 the thing you actually buy on avast.com is not quite the app you may remember. The product page still carries the SecureLine name in its title, while the page itself sells "Premium VPN (available in the Avast One app)" and the Windows download installs Avast One with the VPN module switched on.
This review sorts out what the subscription really costs after the first year, what the 60-day trial asks of you, how the app performs on features like the kill switch and split tunneling, and - most importantly for a VPN - what Avast says it keeps about your connections and for how long. All prices were read from the US avast.com page on October 3, 2026.
Quick verdict
Avast SecureLine VPN is an easy, polished VPN for people who want one subscription across Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone and do not want to touch settings. It covers 10 devices, offers WireGuard and Avast's own Mimic protocol, and has a kill switch, split tunneling and post-quantum encryption options.
It is a weaker pick if privacy is the main reason you want a VPN. Avast's own VPN Policy keeps connection events for 12 months and server metadata for 18 months, we found no published independent no-logs audit, and Avast settled with the US Federal Trade Commission in 2024 over the sale of browsing data through its former Jumpshot subsidiary. The first-year price is reasonable; the $99.99 yearly renewal is not.
- Best for: casual users who want a simple VPN for public Wi-Fi across up to 10 devices.
- Not for: privacy-first users, Linux users, router setups, or anyone who needs a documented streaming unblock list.
- Price: $59.88 for the first year on avast.com, then $99.99 per year.
Pricing and renewals
The US avast.com page lists only three plans, all for 10 devices. There is no monthly plan and no single-device plan on the website. The monthly figures Avast advertises are effective rates; you pay the full term up front.
- 1 year: $59.88 for the first year (works out to $4.99 per month), list price $99.99.
- 2 years: $95.76 for the first two years ($3.99 per month), list price $194.99.
- 3 years: $143.64 for the first three years ($3.99 per month), list price $294.99.
- Every plan renews at $99.99 per year.
Read the fine print. Avast says "Renewal prices for certain plans may increase", and auto-renewal charges your stored payment details up to 35 days before the subscription anniversary, with a notice up to 65 days ahead. If you only want the introductory price, set a calendar reminder well before the anniversary rather than on it.
App store prices are different
Buying inside the iPhone app gets you options the website does not offer: a Monthly Mobile-Only Plan at $4.99, a Yearly Mobile-Only Plan at $29.99, a Monthly Multi-Device Plan at $7.99 and a Yearly Multi-Device Plan at $59.99 (US App Store, read October 3, 2026). The mobile-only yearly plan is the cheapest way in if you only need a phone covered, but App Store purchases sit outside Avast's own refund guarantee - see below.
Free trial, cancellation and refunds
There are two different trials depending on where you start. The website offers a 60-day trial of Avast One with Premium VPN; you must enter payment details, and Avast says you will not be charged until the trial ends. Through Google Play or the App Store, Avast's FAQ describes a 7-day trial that converts to a paid subscription automatically unless you cancel through the store during the trial.
Avast's 30-day money-back guarantee covers purchases made on the official Avast website, in the Avast app on Windows or Mac, and on Google Play. It does not apply to retail stores, third-party resellers or the App Store - iPhone purchases are refunded, if at all, through Apple.
- Annual subscriptions: full refund within 30 days of purchase, and each later annual renewal is also refundable within 30 days of being charged.
- Monthly subscriptions: full refund within 14 days; later monthly charges are not refundable.
- How: Avast Account, then Order history, then "Request a refund", or the refund form on Avast Support.
- Timing: up to 7 business days for cards and PayPal, up to 14 business days for other methods.
The renewal refund rule is genuinely useful: if a $99.99 renewal catches you out, you have 30 days from the charge to ask for it back. Avast's policy also lists extra pro-rated rights for customers in Germany, the Netherlands, the UK and Quebec.
Features, protocols and security
SecureLine's protocol line-up depends on the platform. On Windows and Android you choose between Automatic, WireGuard, Mimic and OpenVPN; Automatic tries OpenVPN first and falls back to Mimic. On iPhone, iPad and Mac the choices are Automatic, IPsec, Mimic and WireGuard, with Automatic trying IPsec first. Mimic is Avast's own protocol, designed to keep working on networks that block standard VPN traffic.
Avast describes its encryption as AES-256 with OpenSSL and certificate authentication. Post-quantum encryption is on by default for Mimic and can be enabled for WireGuard - a forward-looking option few mainstream VPNs advertise.
Kill switch, split tunneling and automation
- Kill switch: blocks your internet if the VPN drops unexpectedly. On desktop it requires Manual VPN Mode; on Android it needs Android 8.0 or later and is not available on Huawei devices.
- Split tunneling: exclude chosen apps from the VPN. Avast lists it for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows and Android.
- Pause: suspend the VPN for 15, 30 or 60 minutes instead of disconnecting.
- Smart VPN Mode: connects and disconnects automatically by rules, only on Windows 10/11 and macOS 10.15 or later.
- Double VPN and IP Rotation: both run over WireGuard.
- Extras: a Tracker Blocker, and Wi-Fi Threat Shield on Android.
Servers, streaming and torrenting
Avast claims "over 100 server locations" with servers rated up to 10 Gbps. Our own count of the "All locations" list on the product page came to 74 countries and territories and 116 cities, 8 of them marked "(Virtual)" - meaning the server is not physically in the country it appears to be. Avast does not publish those totals itself, and older store screenshots still say "50+ speedy servers".
Some servers are labelled "Optimized for streaming" in the app, but Avast publishes no list of streaming services it supports. Treat streaming as a maybe rather than a feature you are paying for.
Torrenting is allowed only on eight locations: Prague, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, New York City, Miami, Seattle, London and Paris. The app has a "P2P-Optimized Region" option that picks one for you. P2P users outside Europe and the US will be routing through distant servers.
Supported platforms
- Windows 11 and 10 (including ARM64 and Snapdragon X, excluding S mode), 8, 8.1 and 7 SP1.
- macOS: the current and previous two versions.
- Android 10 or later, plus Google TV and Android TV OS 10 or later.
- iPhone and iPad: the current and previous two versions of iOS and iPadOS.
- Browser extensions for Chrome and Firefox - they only control the installed desktop app; they are not standalone proxies.
There is no Linux app and no router support, so smart TVs, consoles and other devices that cannot run an app are out of reach. Multi-Device subscriptions bought since April 2021 cover 10 devices at the same time; older subscriptions remain on 5 devices for the current period.
Privacy, logging and Avast's track record
This is where SecureLine falls short of privacy-focused competitors. Avast's VPN Policy (last updated May 7, 2026) says the app never sends your originating IP address, DNS queries, browsing history or transferred data to its servers. That is the important part, and it is clearly stated.
But Avast does keep a meaningful amount of connection data, and for a long time:
- Server service data - cumulative megabytes transferred plus the location you chose, the protocol and the VPN server IP - kept for 18 months.
- Connection events sent by the app - connection attempts, disconnects and errors - kept for 12 months.
- Application events kept for 18 months; crash reports for 90 days.
- Account data kept for the life of the product plus 2 years.
- Third-party SDKs in the apps: Google Firebase Analytics, Crashlytics, Singular and AppsFlyer.
The support FAQ describes the same thing in plainer terms: connection logs with the time you connect and disconnect, the session length and bandwidth used, but not the websites you visit or the IP addresses you access. That is not a no-logs VPN, and Avast does not really claim it is one. We also found no published independent audit of SecureLine's logging from Avast or its parent company; VPN.com states that it "has never been independently audited".
The Jumpshot and FTC history
On February 22, 2024 the FTC announced a proposed order requiring Avast to pay $16.5 million and banning it from selling or licensing browsing data from Avast-branded products to third parties for advertising. According to the FTC, Avast's Jumpshot subsidiary sold browsing data to more than 100 third parties between 2014 and 2020. Avast announced in January 2020 that it was shutting Jumpshot down. The case concerned Avast's antivirus and browser extensions, not SecureLine, but it is relevant to how far you trust the company behind your VPN.
Avast is developed by AVAST Software s.r.o. in the Czech Republic and has been part of Gen Digital, the former NortonLifeLock, since the acquisition closed in September 2022.
Who should buy Avast SecureLine VPN
Buy it if you already use Avast, want a VPN mainly for coffee-shop and hotel Wi-Fi, and like the idea of one app that also handles antivirus duties via Avast One. The 10-device allowance, Mimic protocol and post-quantum option are real strengths, and the 60-day website trial gives you plenty of time to decide.
Skip it if you want strong, audited privacy guarantees, need Linux or router support, rely on a VPN for streaming or torrent from outside the eight P2P cities. And if you do buy, budget for $99.99 a year from the second year, or plan to cancel and claim the 30-day renewal refund.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Avast SecureLine VPN cost?
$59.88 for the first year on avast.com, covering 10 devices. Two- and three-year plans cost $95.76 and $143.64 for their first term, and every plan renews at $99.99 per year (US prices, October 3, 2026).
Is Avast SecureLine VPN the same as Avast Premium VPN?
Yes, it is the same VPN service under a newer name. avast.com now sells it as Premium VPN inside the Avast One app, while the standalone SecureLine app is still available from Avast and the app stores.
Does Avast SecureLine VPN keep logs?
Yes, connection logs. Avast keeps connection events for 12 months and server metadata such as your chosen location, protocol, VPN server IP and data volume for 18 months. It says it does not record your originating IP, DNS queries, browsing history or the content of your traffic.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. The website offers 60 days of Avast One with Premium VPN, but you must enter payment details. Mobile app store trials are 7 days and turn into a paid subscription unless you cancel in Google Play or the App Store.
Can I get a refund?
Yes, within 30 days for annual plans bought from avast.com, the Avast desktop app or Google Play, including each later renewal charge. App Store and reseller purchases are excluded, and monthly plans have a 14-day window.
Is Avast SecureLine VPN included in Avast Premium Security?
No. Avast Premium Security does not include the VPN; it needs its own subscription.
Does Avast SecureLine VPN allow torrenting?
Only on eight locations: Prague, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, New York City, Miami, Seattle, London and Paris. The app's P2P-Optimized Region setting connects you to one of them.
Does it work on Linux or routers?
No. Avast offers apps for Windows, macOS, Android, Android TV and iOS, plus Chrome and Firefox extensions that only control the desktop app.
Key takeaways
- avast.com now sells SecureLine as Premium VPN inside Avast One; the standalone app still exists.
- $59.88 for the first year on 10 devices, then $99.99 per year - and renewals are charged up to 35 days early.
- 60-day website trial needs a card; the 30-day refund covers renewals too but not App Store purchases.
- WireGuard, Mimic, post-quantum encryption, kill switch and split tunneling are solid features.
- Connection events kept 12 months and server metadata 18 months, no independent audit found, and a 2024 FTC order over Jumpshot - not a privacy-first choice.
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