Avast Free Antivirus Alternatives

Apps similar to Avast Free Antivirus include Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, which has a free version. Other options are ClamAV, Microsoft Defender, Bitdefender Antivirus and Spybot - Search & Destroy. Anti-Virus Apps like Avast Free Antivirus are a crowded field, with more than 100 alternatives for Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone and Linux.

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  1. 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

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  2. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  3. Comprehensive digital security for smart homes, protecting webcams, banking, and more across Windows, macOS, and Android. Includes antivirus, antispyware, firewall, privacy tools, a VPN, and parental controls with AI-driven features.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Chrome OS
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  4. Norton 360 icon
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    All-in-one suite delivering antivirus, malware protection, firewall, secure VPN, cloud backup, password manager, dark web monitoring, parental controls, and identity theft safeguards, including LifeLock alerts, real-time protection, and cross-device coverage.

    28 Norton 360 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  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.

    70 McAfee Total Protection alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  6. Real-time malware defense featuring quick, full, scheduled, and drag-and-drop scanning, webcam protection, cloud-based threat detection, regular updates, and advanced customization for security settings, all with low device impact and support for 5 devices.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
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  7. 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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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  8. Webroot Essentials provides comprehensive cloud-based protection from online threats for all your devices, keeping you safe no matter how or where you connect.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  9. Cloud-based endpoint platform for real-time detection, prevention, and response to threats using lightweight sensors, advanced machine learning, graph analysis, and threat intelligence—instantly identifying known and unknown attacks for seamless enterprise protection.

    71 CrowdStrike Falcon alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  10. x2y AV Ultimate is a professional-grade security utility developed by x2y devs tools. It delivers genuine, non-AI, production-level system protection by utilizing a Hybrid Architecture to execute privileged system checks, real-time file monitoring, and advanced malware persistence analysis

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. 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.

    52 SUPERAntiSpyware Professional X alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  12. Avast One icon
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    All-in-one solution combining antivirus defense, built-in VPN with 5 GB weekly for free users or unlimited for paid, data breach monitoring, web shield for unsafe sites, privacy tools, phishing protection, and multi-device security for browsing and online accounts.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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