Key Takeaways: Avast VPN Free Trial
- Avast SecureLine VPN offers a 60-day free trial on PC, while mobile users have a seven-day free trial.
- Avast SecureLine VPN’s free trials offer a complete experience but require a credit card number.
- ExpressVPN and NordVPN are the best alternatives if you don’t want to go with Avast SecureLine.
One of Czech company Avast’s products is Avast SecureLine, a virtual private network service with interesting offerings. Avast’s VPN has improved somewhat, and you might be curious to test it out now. This article will show you how to subscribe to the Avast VPN free trial.
We covered the VPN in our Avast SecureLine VPN review and determined that it wasn’t safe to use due to Avast selling user data. Things have changed since we last reviewed SecureLine, but we’re still wary of it. Nevertheless, the SecureLine free trial is unique because you get to try it out for two months on desktop, and there’s also a shorter free trial on mobile devices. We’ll cover how you can subscribe to both.
Is the Avast SecureLine VPN Free Trial Unlimited?
Avast SecureLine’s free trials offers unlimited bandwidth and no data usage limits when you start a VPN connection. You can access the full set of premium features right away. Some VPNs severely limit the trial experience to pressure users into buying paid plans, but SecureLine doesn’t fall into this category.
The risk-free extended trial lasts 60 days on desktop or seven days on mobile — almost unheard of in the industry. The only thing that comes close is CyberGhost’s 45-day money-back guarantee. Learn more about CyberGhost in our complete CyberGhost review.
You have to add a payment method to access it, but you won’t be charged if you cancel before the trial period ends. Still, this is a downside that other free trials don’t have.
All features like dedicated streaming servers, torrenting servers, multiple protocols (including Avast’s proprietary Mimic VPN protocol) and smart VPN mode for creating presets are available on the trial.
How to Use Avast VPN Free Trial on Desktop
You can find some simple instructions below for Windows that will show you how to get Avast SecureLine VPN on a computer, but getting it on Mac is essentially the same process. The Avast free VPN isn’t difficult to install, but the process can be slightly tricky.
- Download Avast SecureLine and Install It
Go to the official Avast SecureLine page, scroll down and click on “try it free for 60 days.” Download the installation file and run it.
- Open the VPN Client
After the installation process, launch the desktop client and click on the red slider in the middle of the screen.
- Start Your Free Trial
You’ll now reach a screen telling you that the VPN app is almost ready. Click on “start free trial.”
- Add Payment Details
Provide payment details when you reach the checkout page. After that, you can start protecting your online privacy with Avast SecureLine VPN for 60 days.
How to Use Avast VPN Free Trial on Mobile
Our tutorial for the mobile free trial has screenshots taken with an Android device, but the steps are similar on iOS.
- Download the Avast VPN App
Launch the Google Play store and search for Avast SecureLine VPN. Download the VPN app and open it to begin the process.
- Start the Free Trial
When you first open the app, you can see “start free 7-day trial” near the center of the screen. Tap the button and follow the next steps.
- Complete the Checkout Process
You’ll eventually reach the checkout screen, where you enter payment details. After doing so, you’ll be redirected to the main interface and can now use the VPN.
How to Cancel Avast SecureLine VPN Free Trial
The free trials we covered above will renew into a yearly plan if you don’t cancel 24 hours before the due date. We’ll now show you how to cancel the subscriptions on desktop and mobile.
Cancel Avast SecureLine Free Trial on Desktop
While the images are from a Windows device, you can easily do the same steps on a Mac.
- Log In to Your Account
Log in to your Avast account and select “manage subscriptions.”
- Look for Your Subscription
Under the “SecureLine VPN trial” option, click on “manage subscription.”
- Begin the Cancellation Process
Click “unsubscribe” and follow the steps to cancel your free trial. You’ll get a confirmation email when successful.
Cancel Avast SecureLine Free Trial on Mobile
Mobile users can cancel their SecureLine VPN by using their app store. It’s convenient and only takes several taps. Our tutorial uses an Android.
- Open Your App Store
Open Google Play store and tap on your profile picture. Go to “payments and subscriptions.”
- Go to Your Mobile Subscriptions
Select your Avast SecureLine subscription in the “subscriptions” menu.
- Cancel the Trial
Tap on “cancel subscription” to begin the cancellation process. You can use the VPN until the renewal date.
Avast SecureLine VPN Money-Back Guarantee
Avast SecureLine VPN subscriptions are divided into three plans, lasting one year, two years or three years. The company doesn’t offer a monthly plan, which is unusual, but it makes sense since you can test the VPN for 60 days free. A 30-day money-back guarantee backs all three subscriptions.
SecureLine VPN is likely one of the few VPN services with a trial period longer than its refund period. You can only get your money back if you register on the official website, accept an offer through another Avast product (such as Avast Premium Security) on desktop or if you subscribe on Google Play.
How to Cancel Avast SecureLine VPN and Claim a Refund
If you want to cancel your paid Avast SecureLine VPN subscription, visit the account page and look for the “order history” page. Look for your paid subscription and select “request a refund.” Follow the steps to get into a live chat session with an agent. The agent will help you from this point on.
There’s also another way to get a full refund. Click on this link and follow the steps until you reach a screen to contact Avast support. Choose live chat or phone call assistance and get your order ID handy. Once you finish talking to an agent, you’ll get confirmation that your refund request has been submitted.
Best Avast VPN Alternatives
Avast SecureLine VPN has greatly improved since we last looked at it, but you may prefer something else due to its limited feature set. We’ll cover two alternatives that score high marks on our reviews and lists. We’ll be looking at their free trials only.
1. ExpressVPN
Users downloading the ExpressVPN Android or iOS apps can start a seven-day free trial requiring credit card info. A one-day free trial doesn’t require payment information and is available for those registering on a PC. Like Avast VPN, you can test the complete base VPN experience without data or bandwidth limits. Read more by visiting our ExpressVPN full review.
2. NordVPN
As the fastest trusted VPN, NordVPN has a similar seven-day free trial but only for Android users. However, you can easily experience the VPN’s fantastic connection speeds and unblock streaming services on any device by taking advantage of the 30-day money-back guarantee instead of the Android-only free trial. Our NordVPN review covers everything you need to know about this service.
Final Thoughts
Avast SecureLine VPN has a generous free trial lasting 60 days if you register on a desktop. If you download the mobile app, the trial only lasts seven days. Both grant access to premium features. The VPN has improved since our last review, and we see some potential, though it’s currently lacking features.
What do you think about the long free trial? Are there features you wish Avast SecureLine VPN had? Let us know in the comments section. Thanks for reading.
FAQ: Using the Avast Free Trial
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Avast has changed its privacy policy to remove mentions of recording IP address subnets, but it still records precise timestamps. We believe it’s safer to use the current iteration of Avast VPN than its previous versions.
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Avast doesn’t offer a free VPN service, but it has a 60-day free trial.
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You can download Windscribe, TunnelBear or Proton VPN — freemium VPNs we trust.
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The best free VPN for Windows and Mac is Proton VPN. It doesn’t have data usage limitations, but you only get to connect to servers in three countries (Japan, the Netherlands and the U.S.).
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