Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best Windows alternative is Spybot - Search & Destroy, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and loads of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to Malwarebytes Anti-Malware are Malwarebytes AdwCleaner, Microsoft Defender, Avast Free Antivirus and ClamAV.

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Malwarebytes Anti-Malware alternatives are mainly Anti-Virus Apps, but if you're looking for Anti-Malware Apps or Firewalls you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source, Linux and Free. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.
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  1. Detects and removes spyware, adware, keyloggers, browser hijackers, and tracking cookies, offering system immunization, real-time protection, manual or scheduled scans, quarantine and secure deletion, detailed reports, and multilingual support.

    100 Spybot - Search & Destroy alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  2. Detects and removes adware, PUPs, toolbars, browser hijackers, and unwanted plugins with fast scanning and cleaning. Requires no installation and runs as a portable utility. Cleans files and registry traces, fixes altered browser settings, and can run from flash drives.

    54 Malwarebytes AdwCleaner alternatives

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    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
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  3. Windows Security (known as Windows Defender Antivirus before Windows 10 May 2020 Update, Windows Defender before Windows 10 Creators Update, or Microsoft Defender Antivirus before Windows 11) is an anti-malware component of Microsoft Windows.

    112 Microsoft Defender alternatives

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    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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  4. Provides free real-time protection against viruses, malware, spyware, and ransomware, with secure HTTPS scanning, customizable scans, password management, home network security, antiphishing, Smart Scan, rescue disk creation, and software updating.

    140 Avast Free Antivirus alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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  5. ClamAV icon
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    Clam AntiVirus is an open source (GPL) anti-virus toolkit for UNIX, designed especially for e-mail scanning on mail gateways. It provides a number of utilities including a flexible and scalable multi-threaded daemon, a command line scanner and advanced tool for automatic...

    103 ClamAV alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  6. 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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
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  7. Free antivirus offering comprehensive protection with real-time threat detection, AI-powered security, lightweight performance, Game mode, user-friendly interface, and auto updates. Supports multiple platforms and provides live customer support. Ideal for all users.

    66 Bitdefender Antivirus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  8. Avira Antivirus icon
     408 likes

    Offers real-time protection from malware, ransomware, viruses, and spyware, with advanced repair, browser safety, software updates, VPN, PC optimization tools, cloud-based updates, and system clean-up. Available for Windows, MacOS, Android, and iOS devices.

    79 Avira Antivirus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  9. 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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  10. SUPERAntiSpyware is a dedicated anti-malware tool that detects and removes spyware, adware, trojans, ransomware, and other threats that traditional antivirus software may miss. Available in Free and Pro editions for Windows.

    50 SUPERAntiSpyware Professional X alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
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  11. Tron Script icon
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    Tron is a collection of programs, tools, utilities, and Windows functions that are all scripted together. Those programs and such are designed to remove malware and bloatware, repair damaged operating systems, update old versions of very common applications, free up drive space...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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