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. Junkware Removal Tool is a security utility that searches for and removes common adware, toolbars, and potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) from your computer.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  2. ActiveScan icon
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    [NOTE: This online scanner works only on Windows OS.]

    You can use ActiveScan (by Panda Security) to make sure that your PC is free from all types of threats.

    ActiveScan detects all types of:

    Viruses, Trojans, worms. Spyware. Jokes. Dialers. Hacking Tools.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
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  3. Browse without worry or fear with Avast in your corner: we’ll check every site you visit, from Facebook to your bank, to ensure nothing puts you or your data at risk. We stop phishing attacks, show user reviews, and warn you if a site is deemed untrustworthy by our community of...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  4. VirIT eXplorer is an AntiVirus and AntiMalware software for Microsoft Windows.

    VirIT eXplorer is distributed in two different versions:

    VirIT eXplorer PRO: the AntiVirus, AntiSpyware and AntiMalware suite with also Personal Firewall. VirIT eXplorer Lite: the FREE versi.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  5. Clam Sentinel icon
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    Clam Sentinel is a system tray application that detects file system changes and scans modified files using ClamWin . It also detects new devices (like USB flash drive) and monitors them until the program is closed or until the device is...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  6. SpyDllRemover icon
     6 likes

    SpyDllRemover is the specialized tool for detecting spyware & hidden Rootkit Dlls in the System. It can also detect & remove user-land Rootkit processes as well as other spyware processes using multiple [user-land] Rootkit detection algorithms coupled with in-house...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. Raspirus icon
     1 like

    Sometimes you work on a computer that is not connected to the internet. It even has no antivirus installed, and you guess you are safe. But it could be used by a lot of people that upload and download files using their personal USB sticks.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  8. Millions of users worldwide rely on Spyware Terminator, winner of many awards and high ratings from industry experts and users. Its free comprehensive protection is comparable to competitors' paid versions!

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  9. Download Virus Checker provides automatic check for all your downloads through 68 online anti-virus solutions. Basically the extension sends your download link to VirusTotal service and wait for its response.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Firefox
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  10. Easy Report icon
     2 likes

    Easy Report helps you identify hosting providers and generate abuse reports for phishing, malware, copyright infringement, and other violations.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  11. Free malware remover for Windows. Easily detect and remove popular trojans, spyware and rogue security software from your computer. Easy to use interface.

    35 NoVirusThanks Malware Remover alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  12. Security Reviver will scan your PC and identify security threats and vulnerabilities. Security Reviver can quickly and safely remove these threats and prevent them from reoccurring.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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