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. Delivers real-time antivirus and anti-malware protection, firewall, parental control, spam filtering, and rootkit detection. DeepGuard cloud technology and automatic updates defend privacy, data, and online activities such as banking, shopping, and file downloads.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  2. RogueKiller icon
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    RogueKiller is an anti-malware able to detect and remove generic malware and advanced threats like rootkits, rogues, worms.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  3. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  4. (Formerly McAfee Stinger) Trellix Stinger utilizes next-generation scan technology, including rootkit scanning, and scan performance optimizations.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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  5. TotalAV  icon
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    Multi-device security software guards against viruses, blocks harmful websites, offers VPN, scans for data breaches, supports Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and includes premium tools like WebShield and Private Connection VPN for enhanced surfing safety.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
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  6. INLYSE Malware.AI is a cutting-edge AI-based IT security platform which identifies malware and cyber-attacks within seconds.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  7. Trend Micro Internet Security protects you and your family against cybercriminals and inappropriate content without slowing down your computer.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  9. Symantec Endpoint Protection provides business antivirus protection with advanced threat prevention, delivering unmatched defense against malware for laptops, desktops and servers.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  10. HouseCall icon
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    HouseCall is a free virus scanner offered by Trend Micro, which checks whether a computer has been infected by viruses, spyware, or other malware. HouseCall performs additional security checks to identify and fix vulnerabilities to prevent reinfection.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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