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, Android Tablet and Linux 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. 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.

    63 ClamTk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  2. ClamWin icon
     122 likes

    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...

    67 ClamWin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
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    ClamWin vs Avast Free Antivirus Comments
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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

    • 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
  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.

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  4. HitmanPro icon
     68 likes

    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.

    110 HitmanPro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. Panda Dome icon
     71 likes

    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
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
     
  6. Emsisoft Anti-Malware, previously a-squared Anti-Malware, is an antivirus and antispyware protection suite developed by Emsi Software.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. 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. It can also remove advertising software and applications that may be used for malicious purposes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  8. 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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  9. Sophos Home icon
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    Secure up to 10 home Macs and PCs with business grade antivirus and web category blockers.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  10. Comodo Antivirus eliminates viruses, spyware, and other malware from desktops and networks.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  11. 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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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