Paid Microsoft Security Essentials AlternativesAnti-Virus Apps like Microsoft Security Essentials

The best paid alternative to Microsoft Security Essentials is Kaspersky AntiVirus. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Microsoft Security Essentials and 18 is paid so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting paid alternatives to Microsoft Security Essentials are ESET NOD32 Antivirus, HitmanPro, Dr.Web Security Space and Avast Premium Security.

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  1. Experience a fast, efficient antivirus with ESET's AI-powered defense against viruses, ransomware, and phishing. Enjoy features like cloud-powered scanning, Enhanced Exploit Blocker, Device Control, and Gamer Mode for uninterrupted use. Optimize your security and maintain speed.

    77 ESET NOD32 Antivirus alternatives

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  2. HitmanPro icon
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    Performs fast, cloud-based malware scans without real-time protection by uploading suspicious files for analysis using Bitdefender and Kaspersky engines, featuring signature comparison, behavioral scanning, free unlimited scans, and a 30-day removal trial.

    111 HitmanPro alternatives

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    • Windows
     
  3. Dr.Web Anti-virus is an efficient tool for constant monitoring of system health that blocks attempts of viruses, Trojans, mail worms, spyware and other malicious programs to get into a protected system from any external source. Dr.

    68 Dr.Web Security Space alternatives

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    • Android
     
  4. Experience comprehensive online protection across computers, phones, and tablets with robust defenses against spoofed websites, ransomware, and other online threats. Enhance your security with antivirus, anti-malware, and privacy tools, backed by real-time threat detection and frequent updates.

    78 Avast Premium Security alternatives

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    • Windows
     
  5. Offers comprehensive antivirus with VPN, identity monitoring, AI-driven malware defense, and unlimited device coverage. Features privacy enhancements like Personal Data Cleanup and Secure VPN for public Wi-Fi, with up to $2 million identity theft insurance.

    68 McAfee Total Protection alternatives

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    • Windows
     
  6. PC Matic icon
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    PC Matic is a security software solution that has been offering its services for a quarter of a century. It aims to shield your home devices from contemporary threats such as ransomware, viruses, and identity theft among others.

    62 PC Matic alternatives

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    • Windows
     
  7. Defends against viruses, ransomware, and spyware using automatic updates and DeepGuard 2.0. Includes Scam Protection, Banking Protection, Gaming Mode, and more for optimal performance and security across devices.

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  8. ClamXav icon
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    ClamXav is a virus scanner for Mac OS X. It uses the very popular ClamAV open source antivirus engine as a back end and has the ability to detect both Windows and Mac threats.

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    • Mac
     
  9. VIPRE icon
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    VIPRE safeguards your private information and personal data with top-rated, award-winning antivirus protection against today’s most prevalent threats, including those that evade traditional antivirus for PCs and Macs.

    63 VIPRE alternatives

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    • Mac
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  10. Zillya! Antivirus includes a fully installed antivirus with all the needed features.

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    • Windows
     
  11. Anti-Virus solution for protection against viruses, spyware and phishing attacks:24.95 USD; Features: Protects all communication channels (e-mail (POP3 /IMAP), instant messaging (MSN, Yahoo, AOL, etc.), protection from viruses, worms, rootkits, spyware, dialers, Trojans...

    52 G Data AntiVirus alternatives

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