Avast Free Antivirus Alternatives

Avast Free Antivirus is described as 'Protects devices from viruses and malware, offers real-time threat detection, home network scanning, password management, secure browsing, and regular updates' and is a leading Anti-Malware app in the security & privacy category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Avast Free Antivirus for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Android, Linux and Android Tablet apps. The best Avast Free Antivirus alternative is Avira Antivirus, which is free. Other great apps like Avast Free Antivirus are Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, Microsoft Defender, ClamAV and Bitdefender Antivirus.

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  1. ClamWin icon
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    ClamWin is a free, open-source antivirus software for Microsoft Windows, using the ClamAV engine. It has an easy-to-use installer and its source code is publicly available. It features high detection rates for viruses and spyware, a scanning scheduler, and automatic updates of...

    65 ClamWin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about ClamWin as an Alternative to Avast Free Antivirus
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    it uses the gpl license which promotes your freedom. it is free but not as in price but as in freedom

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    • Almost everyone thinks ClamWin is a great Avast Free Antivirus alternative.

    • ClamWin is Free and Open SourceAvast Free Antivirus is Freemium and Proprietary
    • ClamWin is Lightweight and Privacy focusedAvast Free Antivirus is not according to our users
  2. ClamTk icon
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    ClamTk is a graphical front-end for ClamAV, an open source antivirus engine for detecting trojans, viruses, malware & other malicious threats. It is designed to be an easy-to-use, lightweight, on-demand antivirus scanner for Linux systems.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  3. LoveLaceAV icon
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    LoveLaceAV is a Hypatia fork, FOSS malware scanner for Android. It is powered by ClamAV style signature databases.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  4. 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.

    109 HitmanPro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. Panda Dome icon
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    Panda Antivirus protects you while you work, play, or browse online.

    Antivirus Protection Real-time protection against all types of malware and spyware. Schedule periodic scans and/or scan your computer on demand.

    USB protection Protect your PC by preventing the automatic execu.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
     
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    Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool is a free software intended to disinfect infected computers, removing viruses, Trojans, and spyware, as well as any other types of malware. Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool 2011 uses the same highly efficient algorithms for detecting malware as Kaspersky...

    54 Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Avira Mobile Security offers protection and tools that helps you get the most out of your device. Includes a malicious process scanner, battery and storage optimization tools, and utilities to help find a missing device.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    Comodo Antivirus eliminates viruses, spyware, and other malware from desktops and networks.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

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    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Delivers comprehensive security with real-time threat protection against malware, spyware, ransomware, and phishing. Features include smart firewall, password manager, AI-driven virus defense, machine learning file analysis, Intrusion Prevention, Behavior Protection, Proactive Exploit Protection, and Power Eraser.

    77 Norton AntiVirus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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