Avast Free Antivirus Alternatives for Linux

Avast Free Antivirus is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is ClamAV, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Avast Free Antivirus and 13 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Avast Free Antivirus are ClamTk, Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool, COMODO Antivirus and Dr.Web Security Space.

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  1. ClamAV icon
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    Clam AntiVirus is an open source (GPL) anti-virus toolkit for UNIX, designed especially for e-mail scanning on mail gateways. It provides a number of utilities including a flexible and scalable multi-threaded daemon, a command line scanner and advanced tool for automatic...

    98 ClamAV alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  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.

    63 ClamTk alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Discontinued

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    • Linux
     
  3. 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

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  4. Dr.Web Anti-virus is an efficient tool for constant monitoring of system health that blocks attempts of viruses, Trojans, mail worms, spyware and other malicious programs to get into a protected system from any external source. Dr.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
     
  5. CrowdStrike Falcon Host integrates seamlessly into your current environment, enabling your security team to effectively and efficiently detect and block adversary activity – ultimately preventing damage to your organization through SaaS-based next-generation endpoint protection.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  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

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Firefox
     
  7. Kapitano icon
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    I be Kapitano, yer fearless captain o' the digital seas — a trusty malware hunter set to keep yer Linux shipshape from foul threats!

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    • Discontinued

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    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  8. VT4Browsers icon
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    With VT4Browsers you will be able to use VirusTotal to analyze urls and files automatically. You can change the extension's behavior at any time.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
     
  9. Imunify360 icon
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    Imunify360 is automated security solution, powered by AI, will protect it from infections, maintain secure kernels, and keep you in the know with relevant information.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  10. 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

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    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Firefox
     
  11. Raspirus icon
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    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.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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