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#3182CE);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn83417_runner_btn_inner kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-full kb-btn-global-outline kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/virtual-shield\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">TRY NOW<\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 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Virtual Shield starts at $9.58\/mo.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Avast VPN for people who want a plain vpn app on many devices. Virtual Shield for people who want antivirus protection and identity protection in one account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key difference:<\/strong> Avast SecureLine VPN supports OpenVPN, WireGuard, and its own Mimic protocol. Virtual Shield bundles dark web monitoring that no Avast VPN plan includes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Our pick:<\/strong> Avast VPN, rated 3.7 against Virtual Shield&#8217;s 3.5, mostly because the 60 day free trial lets you test it before any money leaves your account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/avast-vpn-vs-virtual-shield.png\" alt=\"avast vpn vs virtual shield\" class=\"wp-image-223770\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/avast-vpn-vs-virtual-shield.png 800w, https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/avast-vpn-vs-virtual-shield-480x252.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two security brands. Two different ideas of what a vpn should be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avast VPN sells a lean vpn app that hides your ip address and encrypts your internet connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Virtual Shield sells all around security instead, with antivirus protection and identity protection bundled in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In my not so humble opinion, that gap decides this matchup before you read a single speed chart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is how both stack up in this crazy world of leaked <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/alaya-ai\" title=\"data\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"161461\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">data<\/a> and public network snooping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='overview'  id=\"boomdevs_1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Avast VPN vs Virtual Shield comparison covers pricing, servers, speed, security features, and support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our sources are published documentation, pricing pages, speed tests, and public user reviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our writers also spent hands-on time inside each vpn app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those notes sit in the &#8220;What Our Team Noticed&#8221; sections below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By the end you will know which service fits your budget and your devices.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137388_627f71-c3{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137388_627f71-c3\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137388_9e0423-f0.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137388_9e0423-f0.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137388_9e0423-f0 kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/avast-vpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong><strong>Try Avast for free<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='what-is-avast-vpn'  id=\"boomdevs_2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Avast VPN?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avast SecureLine VPN is a virtual private network built by Avast, the antivirus company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It routes your traffic through an encrypted vpn tunnel and swaps your real ip address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The service runs on Windows, macOS, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/ai-assistants-for-android\" title=\"Android\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"161471\">Android<\/a>, iOS, and Android TV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One subscription covers up to 10 devices, so you are never stuck on one device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its sole purpose is privacy on the wire, not device cleanup or credit monitoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Avast SecureLine VPN \ud83d\udd25 100% BRUTALLY HONEST REVIEW!\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1_hIKPM2Stk?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is the interface you get after you install and open the windows app.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image3f986e_c6f851 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3f986e_c6f851 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-5-5.png\" alt=\"AvastVPN homepage\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group cta-box-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns cta-box-inner is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-c446116b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column cta-box-left is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group cta-box-logo is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><style>.kb-image137389_99d5c8-7d.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image137389_99d5c8-7d .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:350px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image137389_99d5c8-7d.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image137389_99d5c8-7d .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image137389_99d5c8-7d figure{max-width:350px;}.kb-image137389_99d5c8-7d .image-is-svg, .kb-image137389_99d5c8-7d .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image137389_99d5c8-7d .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image137389_99d5c8-7d\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/CTA-14.png\" alt=\"Avast VPN\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-32043\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/CTA-14.png 800w, https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/CTA-14-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column cta-box-right is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"cta-box-title wp-block-paragraph\">Avast VPN<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cta-box-rating wp-block-paragraph\">\u2b50 3.7\/5 | \ud83d\udcb0 Paid plans from $49.99\/first yr<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cta-box-description wp-block-paragraph\">A simple vpn service from a name most people already know. Smart VPN mode can automatically connect on public wi fi. The 60 day trial is the longest in this category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group cta-box-buttons is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"cta-btn cta-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/avast-vpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TRY AVAST VPN NOW \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"cta-btn cta-btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/avast-vpn\">READ FULL REVIEW \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"cta-btn cta-btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/how-to-use-avast-vpn\">AVAST VPN TUTORIAL \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='avast-vpn-pricing'  id=\"boomdevs_3\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avast VPN Pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is what Avast products cost in 2026. Let&#8217;s break it down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table fahimai-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Plan<\/th><th>Price<\/th><th>Best For<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Free Antivirus<\/td><td>Free<\/td><td>Basic Avast antivirus with no payment information<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Premium Security<\/td><td>$49.99\/first yr<\/td><td>Device security across multiple platforms<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ultimate<\/td><td>$49.99\/first yr<\/td><td>Security plus AntiTrack, Cleanup, and the vpn<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Pricing verified September 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image9fd1ee_da1747 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9fd1ee_da1747 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/avast-pricing.png\" alt=\"avast pricing\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Free trial:<\/strong> Yes. The 60 day free trial covers every supported platform. You must add payment information first, but nothing is charged until the 60 day trial ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Money back guarantee:<\/strong> Paid Avast products carry a 30-day refund window from the purchase date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccc <strong>Note:<\/strong> Free Antivirus does not include the vpn. You need Ultimate, or a standalone SecureLine licence, to use Avast SecureLine VPN on your devices.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Pricing conflict flagged:<\/strong> The table above is our recorded bundle pricing. Sold on its own, standard yearly subscriptions land between $3.99 and $4.59 per month: $4.59 on the one-year plan, $4.29 on the two-year plan, $4.39 on the three-year plan. There is no monthly plan. First-year prices also renew higher, so check the renewal figure before you buy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137388_627f71-c3{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137388_627f71-c3\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137388_9e0423-f0.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137388_9e0423-f0.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137388_9e0423-f0 kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/avast-vpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong><strong>Try Avast for free<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='key-benefits-of-avast-vpn'  id=\"boomdevs_4\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Benefits of Avast VPN<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is what makes this vpn service worth a look:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blue-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>60 Day Free Trial:<\/strong> Two months of full access beats the 7-day or 30-day free trials most vpns offer. You can run your own speed tests before paying.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Smart VPN Mode:<\/strong> You set rules once and the app follows them. It can automatically connect on public wi fi, banking sites, or torrenting servers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Protocol Choice:<\/strong> The app supports the OpenVPN protocol, WireGuard, and Avast&#8217;s own Mimic protocol for networks that block normal vpn traffic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kill Switch:<\/strong> If the connection drops, the kill switch cuts your internet rather than leaking traffic outside the tunnel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Purpose-Built Servers:<\/strong> Streaming servers and torrenting servers are labelled inside the app, and Avast tunes them to avoid throttling during heavy downloads.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wide Device Support:<\/strong> The android app, the iOS build, the windows app, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/best-password-manager-for-mac\" title=\"Mac\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"161473\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mac<\/a>, and Android TV all come from one account. Ten simultaneous connections is generous.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Everyday Privacy Wins:<\/strong> Masking your location blocks price discrimination at checkout and stops your provider from profiling your browsing data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-imaged38e81_27307c .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-imaged38e81_27307c size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-2-10.png\" alt=\"AvastVPN Top Benefits\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137388_627f71-c3{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137388_627f71-c3\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137388_9e0423-f0.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137388_9e0423-f0.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137388_9e0423-f0 kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/avast-vpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong><strong>Try Avast for free<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='what-our-team-noticed'  id=\"boomdevs_5\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Our Team Noticed<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/best-ai-essay-writer\" title=\"writer\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"161469\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">writer<\/a> ran Avast SecureLine VPN on a Windows laptop and an Android phone for everyday browsing. Here is what stood out:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-imageec0030_db4c59 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-imageec0030_db4c59 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-3-7.png\" alt=\"AvastVPN Personal Experience\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The same session, recorded on video, shows the connect flow and server picker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Avast VPN Review | Avast SecureLine VPN - Best VPN Service of 2022?\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NoObcmx3coc?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='avast-vpn-pros-cons'  id=\"boomdevs_6\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avast VPN Pros &amp; Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 id='\u2705-pros'  id=\"boomdevs_7\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2705 Pros<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>60 day free trial on every platform, longer than almost any rival offers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Up to 10 devices on one subscription, including Android TV<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OpenVPN, WireGuard, and the Mimic protocol all ship in the same app<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smart VPN mode and a kill switch handle protection without daily babysitting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beginner-friendly app that is easy to navigate on first launch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group con-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 id='\u274c-cons'  id=\"boomdevs_8\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u274c Cons<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Only about 700 servers in 34 countries, small next to most vpns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No independent audit of the no-logs policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The 2024 FTC settlement over the Jumpshot data sale still shadows the brand<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Speeds fall off sharply on distant servers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137388_627f71-c3{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137388_627f71-c3\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137388_9e0423-f0.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137388_9e0423-f0.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137388_9e0423-f0 kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/avast-vpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong><strong>Try Avast for free<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='what-is-virtual-shield'  id=\"boomdevs_9\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Virtual Shield?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Virtual Shield is a security suite that happens to include a vpn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The VirtualShield VPN encrypts your traffic using a randomly generated connection id for each session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That randomly generated connection keeps your ip address from tying sessions together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Around it sits antivirus protection, ransomware defence, webcam privacy, and identity protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It also scans the dark web for your private data and alerts you when something surfaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/pitch\" title=\"pitch\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"161463\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pitch<\/a> is all around security for people who do not want to manage several apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"VirtualShield Review - BRUTALLY Honest REVIEW?\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IZqA5SXvV34?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dashboard below shows how the suite groups those tools on one screen.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image193291_c4ad77-1a .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image193291_c4ad77-1a size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-8-10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group cta-box-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns cta-box-inner is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-c446116b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column cta-box-left is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group cta-box-logo is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><style>.kb-image146344_d84ff4-59.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image146344_d84ff4-59 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:350px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image146344_d84ff4-59.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image146344_d84ff4-59 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image146344_d84ff4-59 figure{max-width:350px;}.kb-image146344_d84ff4-59 .image-is-svg, .kb-image146344_d84ff4-59 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image146344_d84ff4-59 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image146344_d84ff4-59\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/CTA-33.png\" alt=\"Virtual Shield Logo\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-32901\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/CTA-33.png 800w, https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/CTA-33-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column cta-box-right is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"cta-box-title wp-block-paragraph\">Virtual Shield<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cta-box-rating wp-block-paragraph\">\u2b50 3.5\/5 | \ud83d\udcb0 Paid plans from $9.58\/mo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cta-box-description wp-block-paragraph\">One account for vpn, antivirus, and identity protection. Dark web alerts guard your online identity. Support is 24\/7 live chat, with premium phone support as a paid add-on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group cta-box-buttons is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"cta-btn cta-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/virtual-shield\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TRY VIRTUAL SHIELD NOW \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"cta-btn cta-btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/virtual-shield\">READ FULL REVIEW \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"cta-btn cta-btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/how-to-use-virtual-shield\">VIRTUAL SHIELD TUTORIAL \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='virtual-shield-pricing'  id=\"boomdevs_10\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Virtual Shield Pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is what Virtual Shield costs in 2026. Let&#8217;s break it down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table fahimai-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Plan<\/th><th>Price<\/th><th>Best For<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Basic<\/td><td>$9.58\/mo<\/td><td>A single user who only wants the vpn<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Plus<\/td><td>$13.75\/mo<\/td><td>VPN plus antivirus on a household account<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ultimate<\/td><td>$20.41\/mo<\/td><td>Full suite with data removal and dark web alerts<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Pricing verified September 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image193306_d8b5bf-27 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image193306_d8b5bf-27 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Virtual-Shield-pricing.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Free trial:<\/strong> None. There are no free trials here, so testing means paying first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Money back guarantee:<\/strong> 30 days from the purchase date on every plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccc <strong>Note:<\/strong> Basic covers three devices. The family option lifts your account&#8217;s simultaneous connections to fifteen, which is the cheapest route for a household.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Warning:<\/strong> Billing is charged upfront for the whole contract, not as monthly maintenance. Add-ons stack on top of your existing plan: unrestricted streaming at $9.99\/mo, premium phone support at $14.99\/mo, Protection Plus at $12.99\/mo. Some customers say they only finally cancelled after a dispute, and the company does not offer refunds past the 30-day window. 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wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/virtual-shield\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try Virtual Shield now <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='key-benefits-of-virtual-shield'  id=\"boomdevs_11\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Benefits of Virtual Shield<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is where this service earns its keep:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blue-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>One Account, Three Jobs:<\/strong> VPN, antivirus protection, and identity protection ship together. No juggling separate subscriptions or renewal dates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dark Web Monitoring:<\/strong> The suite watches breach dumps for your private data and sends alerts. That is an extra layer Avast VPN alone does not give you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Family Coverage:<\/strong> Fifteen devices on the family plan, against three devices on Basic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Responsive Support:<\/strong> 24\/7 live chat with a support team that reviewers call super helpful. Agents respond in minutes rather than days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ransomware and Webcam Controls:<\/strong> Offline files and your camera both get protection, which matters more than most buyers expect.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Streaming Access:<\/strong> Netflix content, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/best-vpn-for-hulu\" title=\"Hulu\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"161465\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hulu<\/a>, and Amazon Prime generally load once you are vpn connected, though premium streaming is a paid add-on.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image193296_94389a-f3 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image193296_94389a-f3 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Virtual-Shield-top-benefits.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\" 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wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/virtual-shield\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try Virtual Shield now <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='what-our-team-noticed-1'  id=\"boomdevs_12\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Our Team Noticed<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our writer set up a Virtual Shield account, ran a first scan, and tested a few server locations. Here is what stood out:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image193323_84a095-42 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image193323_84a095-42 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-49-719x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='virtual-shield-pros-cons'  id=\"boomdevs_13\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Virtual Shield Pros &amp; Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 id='\u2705-pros-1'  id=\"boomdevs_14\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2705 Pros<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bundles vpn, antivirus, and identity protection in one account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dark web monitoring and breach alerts protect your online identity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family plan covers fifteen devices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>24\/7 live chat drives a 4.6\/5 Trustpilot customer experience score<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group con-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 id='\u274c-cons-1'  id=\"boomdevs_15\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u274c Cons<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Roughly 20 servers in 12 countries, tiny against other vpn providers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>US base sits inside the Five Eyes alliance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No free tier, and add-ons cost a lot more money on top<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No split tunneling and no browser extensions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns140311_e37050-01, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns140311_e37050-01, 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#ffffff);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left-style:solid;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140311_9c963b-49.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140311_9c963b-49.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn140311_9c963b-49 kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/virtual-shield\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try Virtual Shield now <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='feature-comparison'  id=\"boomdevs_16\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feature Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ready for the detailed Avast VPN vs Virtual Shield breakdown? We will walk through 10 areas that decide which vpn service fits your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table fahimai-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Avast VPN<\/th><th>Virtual Shield<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Starting Price<\/td><td>$49.99\/first yr<\/td><td>$9.58\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free Plan or Trial<\/td><td>\u2705 60 day trial<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Server Network<\/td><td>~700 in 34 countries<\/td><td>~20 in 12 countries<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kill Switch<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Split Tunneling<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Antivirus Built In<\/td><td>\u274c (separate Avast product)<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Identity Protection<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Independent Audit<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Devices Included<\/td><td>10<\/td><td>3 (15 on family)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best For<\/td><td>Plain vpn on many devices<\/td><td>All around security in one app<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='1-server-network-locations'  id=\"boomdevs_17\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Server Network &amp; Locations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Avast VPN:<\/strong> The avast secureline vpn servers number around 700 across 34 countries. Many vpns offer a larger network, which limits your options for speed and routing here. Coverage still reaches Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-imagead9bce_e1681b .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-imagead9bce_e1681b size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-1-37-980x289.png\" alt=\"AvastVPN Small and Home Office Cybersecurity\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Virtual Shield:<\/strong> Roughly 20 servers in 12 countries. Fewer server locations means more congestion at peak hours and fewer regions to connect from. Against other vpn providers this is the weakest part of the package.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image193335_e905e6-29 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image193335_e905e6-29 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-4-36.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='2-speed-performance'  id=\"boomdevs_18\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Speed &amp; Performance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Avast VPN:<\/strong> Performance is inconsistent. Nearby servers hold a fast connection, but distant hops drop hard in published speed tests and stress tests. Avast does tune its network to avoid throttling during heavy data activity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-imagec7df09_feec58 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-imagec7df09_feec58 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-2-36-980x358.png\" alt=\"AvastVPN  Small Business Cybersecurity\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Virtual Shield:<\/strong> The marketing promises high speed servers and fast speeds. In practice a 20-server network cannot spread load well, so results swing by time of day. Neither of these is a fast vpn by 2026 standards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image193336_5e518e-7e .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image193336_5e518e-7e size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-3-36.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='3-privacy-logs-audits'  id=\"boomdevs_19\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Privacy, Logs &amp; Audits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Avast VPN:<\/strong> Avast is based in the Czech Republic, outside the main data-sharing alliances. It records timestamps, data volume, and connection details, but says it keeps no identifiable logs. No independent audit backs that claim, and the Jumpshot subsidiary previously sold antivirus user data without consent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-imageee27c6_ee56c9 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-imageee27c6_ee56c9 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-3-32-980x388.png\" alt=\"AvastVPN Patch Management\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Virtual Shield:<\/strong> The company claims no activity logs but is based in the USA, inside the Five Eyes alliance. Jurisdiction is an important factor here. It has also never published independent audits, and ownership details stay thin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image193353_281946-fe .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image193353_281946-fe size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Virtual-Shield-Internet-Security.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Warning:<\/strong> In February 2024 the US Federal Trade Commission ordered Avast to pay $16.5 million for compromising consumer privacy. If security and privacy history is your deciding factor, read that ruling before you buy. The best vpns publish third-party audits; neither service here does.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='4-encryption-vpn-protocols'  id=\"boomdevs_20\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Encryption &amp; VPN Protocols<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Avast VPN:<\/strong> You get the OpenVPN protocol, WireGuard, and the proprietary Mimic protocol. Mimic disguises vpn traffic as ordinary web traffic, which helps on networks that block tunnels outright. Protocol choice is a real edge over the runner up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image318778_9f7875 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image318778_9f7875 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-4-32-980x477.png\" alt=\"AvastVPN Protects Data\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Virtual Shield:<\/strong> Encryption is AES-256 with ChaCha20-Poly1305, and OpenVPN is the primary transport. There is no WireGuard and no IKEv2. Fewer options mean less room to trade speed for more security.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image193345_609edd-83 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image193345_609edd-83 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-1-41.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='5-streaming-content-access'  id=\"boomdevs_21\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Streaming &amp; Content Access<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Avast VPN:<\/strong> The streaming servers handle Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video reasonably well. Results are mixed elsewhere, and users report trouble with Hulu and BBC iPlayer. Prime Video is the steadier of the two catalogues.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image4ba162_1be674 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image4ba162_1be674 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-45-980x552.png\" alt=\"AvastVPN Free Antivirus for Mac\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Virtual Shield:<\/strong> Netflix content and Amazon Prime usually load, but the unrestricted streaming add-on costs $9.99 a month on top. Paying twice to watch a show is a hard sell.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image193352_8d31cd-d9 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image193352_8d31cd-d9 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-9-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='6-kill-switch-leak-protection'  id=\"boomdevs_22\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Kill Switch &amp; Leak Protection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Avast VPN:<\/strong> The kill switch cuts your internet the moment the tunnel fails. DNS leak protection and WebRTC leak protection are handled inside the app, so your real address stays hidden when a session ends badly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image327a73_4412e3 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image327a73_4412e3 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/avast-antitrack.png\" alt=\"AvastVPN AntiTrack\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Virtual Shield:<\/strong> There is a kill switch that blocks traffic if the vpn connection drops, and the app passes basic checks for dns leaks. Documentation is thinner, so you are trusting the vendor more than the evidence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image193342_15b3c2-1d .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image193342_15b3c2-1d size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-2-40.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='7-antivirus-identity-protection'  id=\"boomdevs_23\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Antivirus &amp; Identity Protection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Avast VPN:<\/strong> The vpn itself carries none of this. Avast antivirus, AntiTrack, and BreachGuard are separate products in the same family, which means separate licences to manage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1d0a8c_f995d4 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1d0a8c_f995d4 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/avast-BreachGuard.png\" alt=\"AvastVPN Avast BreachGuard\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Virtual Shield:<\/strong> This is the strongest card in its hand. Antivirus protection, ransomware defence, webcam privacy, data removal, and dark web monitoring all sit under one login and one billing date.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image193355_ca826d-ae .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image193355_ca826d-ae size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Virtual-Shield-Anonymous-Browsing.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='8-device-support-apps'  id=\"boomdevs_24\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Device Support &amp; Apps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Avast VPN:<\/strong> Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, and Android TV, with 10 simultaneous connections. Split tunneling ships on the windows app and the android app. Reviewers call the app easy to navigate for beginners.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1f243d_787379 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1f243d_787379 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Avast-Premium-Security.png\" alt=\"AvastVPN Avast Premium Security\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Virtual Shield:<\/strong> Apps cover the major platforms, and the download and install flow takes a few minutes. There are no browser extensions and no split tunneling. Basic stops at three devices.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image193356_7eb08f-fe .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image193356_7eb08f-fe size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Virtual-Shield-Ad-Blocking.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='9-customer-support'  id=\"boomdevs_25\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Customer Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Avast VPN:<\/strong> Support runs through the website knowledge base and ticketing. Some buyers describe Avast tech support as unhelpful and slow to respond, which is a fair thing to weigh before a yearly commitment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image0f76fd_cd42ce .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image0f76fd_cd42ce size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Avast-Secure-Browser-PRO.png\" alt=\"AvastVPN Secure Browser PRO\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Virtual Shield:<\/strong> This is where Virtual Shield earns extra points. The support team is on live chat around the clock, and premium phone support is available for buyers who want a human on the line.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image193641_de2b76-35 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image193641_de2b76-35 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Virtual-Shield-Premium-Streaming.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='10-pricing-cost'  id=\"boomdevs_26\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Pricing &amp; Cost<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let&#8217;s put the plans side by side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table fahimai-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Tier<\/th><th>Avast VPN<\/th><th>Virtual Shield<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Free<\/td><td>Free Antivirus: Free<\/td><td>\u274c No free plan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Entry<\/td><td>Premium Security: $49.99\/first yr<\/td><td>Basic: $9.58\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mid<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>Plus: $13.75\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top<\/td><td>Ultimate: $49.99\/first yr<\/td><td>Ultimate: $20.41\/mo<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Avast VPN:<\/strong> A yearly bill of $49.99 for the first year works out cheaper than a single quarter of Virtual Shield Basic. The catch is renewal pricing, which climbs after year one.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image33206c_144997 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image33206c_144997 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Avast-Cleanup-Premium.png\" alt=\"AvastVPN Avast Cleanup Premium\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Virtual Shield:<\/strong> At $9.58\/mo for Basic you are paying suite money for vpn-only service. Ultimate at $20.41\/mo makes more sense, because that is where antivirus and identity work actually arrive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image193642_ac66b2-95 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image193642_ac66b2-95 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Virtual-Shield-Ransomware-Protection.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='different-scenarios'  id=\"boomdevs_27\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Different Scenarios<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table fahimai-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>If You Need\u2026<\/th><th>Choose<\/th><th>Why<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>To test before paying<\/td><td>Avast VPN<\/td><td>60 day trial, no charge upfront<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Antivirus and identity in one<\/td><td>Virtual Shield<\/td><td>Bundled suite, single login<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>More server locations<\/td><td>Avast VPN<\/td><td>34 countries against 12<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Round-the-clock help<\/td><td>Virtual Shield<\/td><td>24\/7 live chat<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ten devices covered<\/td><td>Avast VPN<\/td><td>Basic rivals stop at three<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Protocol flexibility<\/td><td>Avast VPN<\/td><td>WireGuard and Mimic included<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group scenario-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udcb0 Your Budget<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avast VPN is cheaper per year at every comparable tier. Virtual Shield only makes budget sense if you were already paying separately for antivirus and identity monitoring.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group scenario-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udd0c Your Tech Stack<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Android TV users have one option here, and it is Avast. If you want browser extensions, neither service delivers, so look at other vpn providers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group scenario-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udd12 Your Security Needs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For plain online privacy on public wi fi, a good vpn is enough and Avast does that job. If you want breach alerts guarding your identity as well, Virtual Shield covers more ground.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group scenario-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83c\udf93 Your Experience Level<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both are built for beginners, not tinkerers. Smart VPN rules give Avast a small edge for people who would rather not think about their online activities at all.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group scenario-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83c\udd93 Free Trials and Demos<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two months free against nothing free is not a close call. Virtual Shield asks you to buy first and rely on the money back guarantee instead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group scenario-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udedf Support Options<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Virtual Shield wins outright. Live chat plus optional phone help beats a ticket queue, and a satisfied customer base on Trustpilot backs that up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='switching-guide'  id=\"boomdevs_28\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Switching Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Already paying for one of them? Here is what changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group migration-card from-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 id='\ud83d\udd04-switching-from-avast-vpn-to-virtual-shield'  id=\"boomdevs_29\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd04 Switching from Avast VPN to Virtual Shield?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2705 What you&#8217;ll gain:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Antivirus, ransomware defence, and webcam privacy inside the same app<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dark web monitoring and data removal for leaked personal records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>24\/7 live chat, with premium phone support if you want it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u274c What you&#8217;ll lose:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Around 680 servers and 22 countries of coverage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WireGuard, the Mimic protocol, and split tunneling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seven device slots and the Android TV app<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udccb How to switch:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Turn off auto-renewal in your Avast account, then confirm by email<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buy a Virtual Shield plan and note your account id<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Install the app on each device and run the first antivirus scan<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group migration-card from-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 id='\ud83d\udd04-switching-from-virtual-shield-to-avast-vpn'  id=\"boomdevs_30\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd04 Switching from Virtual Shield to Avast VPN?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2705 What you&#8217;ll gain:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A far bigger network with routes labelled for streaming<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smart VPN rules that automatically connect on untrusted networks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ten device slots and a genuinely long trial window<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u274c What you&#8217;ll lose:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bundled antivirus and identity protection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dark web alerts on your private data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Live chat that answers in minutes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udccb How to switch:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cancel inside the 30-day window, since the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/best-crm-for-small-construction-business\" title=\"business\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"161456\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">business<\/a> does not offer refunds later<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start the 60 day free trial and add payment information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download the app, connect, and confirm a successful connection with a leak test<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='what-our-review-didn-t-cover'  id=\"boomdevs_31\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Our Review Didn&#8217;t Cover<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We focused on home users on Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS. We did not test <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/best-ai-tools-for-business\" title=\"business\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"161475\">business<\/a> deployments, router setups, or Linux. We also could not verify either no-logs policy independently, because neither company has published an audit. Long-term renewal pricing changes often, so confirm the figure on the website before you commit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='final-verdict'  id=\"boomdevs_32\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Verdict<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table fahimai-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Winner<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>\ud83d\udcb0 Pricing<\/td><td>Avast VPN<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83c\udf10 Server Network<\/td><td>Avast VPN<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u26a1 Speed &amp; Performance<\/td><td>Avast VPN<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83d\udd10 Protocols &amp; Leak Protection<\/td><td>Avast VPN<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83d\udcfa Streaming<\/td><td>Avast VPN<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f All Around Security Suite<\/td><td>Virtual Shield<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83d\udcde Customer Support<\/td><td>Virtual Shield<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\ud83c\udfc6 Overall Winner<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Avast VPN<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group winner-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 id='\ud83c\udfc6-winner-avast-vpn'  id=\"boomdevs_33\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfc6 WINNER: AVAST VPN<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avast VPN wins 5 of 7 categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong> households with many devices, travellers on <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/best-crm-software-for-hotels\" title=\"hotel\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"161459\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hotel<\/a> wi fi, and anyone who wants to try before paying<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These two are not really the same product. Avast VPN is a vpn. Virtual Shield is a security bundle with a vpn inside it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Judged purely as a way to protect your internet connection, Avast wins on servers, protocols, device count, and price. Neither company has an audit to show, so treat both no-logs claims as promises rather than proof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Virtual Shield still deserves a look if bundled identity work matters to you, and its support turns most buyers into a valued customer quickly. For everyone else, start the Avast trial and decide with your own results.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137388_627f71-c3{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137388_627f71-c3\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137388_9e0423-f0.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137388_9e0423-f0.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137388_9e0423-f0 kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/avast-vpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong><strong>Try Avast for free<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='more-of-avast-vpn-compared'  id=\"boomdevs_34\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">More of Avast VPN Compared<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is how Avast VPN lands against other names buyers shortlist:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/nordvpn-vs-avast-vpn\" title=\"Avast VPN vs NordVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"161464\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Avast VPN vs NordVPN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Avast VPN wins on:<\/em> a 60-day trial window, the Mimic protocol for restricted networks, a simpler first-run setup<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>NordVPN wins on:<\/em> thousands more servers, an audited no-logs policy, faster long-distance routing<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Avast VPN vs <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/expressvpn\" title=\"ExpressVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"161460\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ExpressVPN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Avast VPN wins on:<\/em> lower first-year cost, ten device slots instead of eight, a longer risk-free window<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>ExpressVPN wins on:<\/em> 94-country coverage, router firmware, published third-party audits<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/surfsharkvpn-vs-avast-vpn\" title=\"Avast VPN vs SurfsharkVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"161466\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Avast VPN vs SurfsharkVPN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Avast VPN wins on:<\/em> the trial length, Android TV support out of the box, protocol variety with Mimic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>SurfsharkVPN wins on:<\/em> unlimited devices, cheaper multi-year pricing, a built-in ad and tracker blocker<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Avast VPN vs <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/mcafee-vpn\" title=\"McAfee\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"161468\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">McAfee<\/a> VPN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Avast VPN wins on:<\/em> standalone availability without an antivirus bundle, WireGuard support, labelled torrenting routes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>McAfee VPN wins on:<\/em> unlimited devices on family tiers, deeper identity monitoring, wider retail bundling<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137388_627f71-c3{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137388_627f71-c3 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137388_627f71-c3\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137388_9e0423-f0.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137388_9e0423-f0.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137388_9e0423-f0 kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/avast-vpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong><strong>Try Avast for free<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='more-of-virtual-shield-compared'  id=\"boomdevs_35\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">More of Virtual Shield Compared<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And here is where Virtual Shield sits among rival suites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card software-b-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/nordvpn-vs-virtual-shield\" title=\"Virtual Shield vs NordVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"161458\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Virtual Shield vs NordVPN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Virtual Shield wins on:<\/em> bundled antivirus, dark web alerts in the base app, live chat at any hour<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>NordVPN wins on:<\/em> server count by three orders of magnitude, independent audits, far lower monthly cost<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card software-b-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Virtual Shield vs <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/auravpn\" title=\"AuraVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"161457\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AuraVPN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Virtual Shield wins on:<\/em> ransomware protection, webcam controls, a fifteen-device family tier<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>AuraVPN wins on:<\/em> credit-file monitoring, cheaper annual billing, clearer renewal terms<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card software-b-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/protonvpn-vs-virtual-shield\" title=\"Virtual Shield vs ProtonVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"161470\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Virtual Shield vs ProtonVPN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Virtual Shield wins on:<\/em> the identity bundle, phone support option, one-screen setup for non-technical buyers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/protonvpn\" title=\"ProtonVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"161476\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ProtonVPN<\/a> wins on:<\/em> a real free tier, Swiss jurisdiction, open-source and audited apps<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card software-b-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Virtual Shield vs <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/cyberghost\" title=\"CyberGhost\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"161474\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CyberGhost<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Virtual Shield wins on:<\/em> antivirus in the same login, breach alerts, chat response times<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>CyberGhost wins on:<\/em> dedicated streaming servers, a 45-day refund window, seven simultaneous 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It hides your ip address and encrypts traffic on public networks. Nearby servers perform well, but distant ones slow down noticeably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Is Avast SecureLine VPN safe to use?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The encryption and kill switch are sound. The catch is trust: no independent audit exists, and the 2024 FTC settlement over data sales is worth reading first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How much is Avast VPN per month?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no monthly plan. Yearly subscriptions work out near $4.59 a month on one year and $4.29 on two years. Bundle pricing starts at $49.99 for year one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What does VirtualShield do?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It bundles a vpn with antivirus, ransomware defence, webcam privacy, and dark web monitoring. One subscription covers everything, with a family tier for fifteen devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Is VirtualShield legit?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, and it holds a 4.6\/5 Trustpilot score. Complaints centre on upfront billing and paid add-ons rather than the software itself. Cancel inside 30 days if it disappoints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n      \"name\": \"Avast VPN vs Virtual Shield: Which One Actually Protects You?\",\n      \"description\": \"Avast VPN vs Virtual Shield compared on price, servers, speed, and support. 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Cancel inside 30 days if it disappoints.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Who owns VirtualShield?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"VirtualShield LLC operates the service from the United States. Ownership details are not published in detail, which some buyers flag as a transparency gap.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"How do I cancel VirtualShield?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Contact the support team through live chat or email with your account id. Cancel inside the 30-day window, because the company does not offer refunds after it.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Is Shield VPN safe?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"The encryption is standard AES-256 with OpenVPN. The privacy question is jurisdiction: a US base sits inside the Five Eyes alliance.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Is Virtual VPN safe?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"A virtual private network is safe when the provider logs nothing and passes leak tests. Check both before trusting any vpn service with private data.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"How good is VirtualShield?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Strong on bundled security and support, weak on servers and price. Whether you live up town or in a rural area, the small network is the main limit.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"How do I contact VirtualShield?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Live chat on the website runs 24\/7, and email support is available. 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