Avast Free Antivirus Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to Avast Free Antivirus for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best Windows alternative is Avira Antivirus, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Avast Free Antivirus and loads of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to Avast Free Antivirus are Windows Security, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, Clam AntiVirus and Kaspersky AntiVirus.

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Avast Free Antivirus alternatives page was last updated Oct 8, 2024
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  1. Avira Antivirus icon
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    Avira Antivirus

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    Avira Antivirus is a security software that protects your computer from online threats like malware, ransomware, and spyware. It includes features like browser safety, software updates, VPN, and PC optimization tools.

    79 Avira Antivirus alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Built-in VPN
    2.  Real-time protection
    3.  Ransomware Protection
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    Guest

    Avira is the best performing vendor in core malware protection

    Positive comment •Feb 19, 2020
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    Guest

    the new UI is very intuitive, there are not many popups that try to upsell, protection is one of the best according to recent tests

    Positive comment •Mar 11, 2020
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    ymx

    Great usability, great security and a trustful German company.

    Positive comment •Feb 24, 2020
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    • Almost everyone thinks Avira Antivirus is a great Avast Free Antivirus alternative.

    • Avira Antivirus is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to Avast Free Antivirus.

    • Avira Antivirus is the most popular free alternative to Avast Free Antivirus.

    • Avira Antivirus is Freemium and ProprietaryAvast Free Antivirus is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • Avira Antivirus is LightweightAvast Free Antivirus is not according to our users
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    Windows Security

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    Windows Security (known as Windows Defender Antivirus before Windows 10 May 2020 Update, Windows Defender before Windows 10 Creators Update, or Microsoft Defender Antivirus before Windows 11) is an anti-malware component of Microsoft Windows.

    111 Windows Security alternatives
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    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Real-time protection
    3.  Bundled with Windows
    4.  Zero-Day Protection
    5.  Malware Analysis
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Ransomware Protection
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    christob

    It's free, has no ads and works very well! It is almost invisible and doesn't bother my work.

    Positive comment •Apr 4, 2019
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    Guest

    No advertisement Not a scareware

    Positive comment •Feb 22, 2018
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    Guest

    Free, built in, up to date, and doesn't nag you every 20 seconds to upgrade to fix CRITICAL SYSTEM PROBLEMS which are just some files in your Recycling Bin and a few registry items you can fix with CCleaner.

    Positive comment •Aug 30, 2018
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    • Most users think Windows Security is a great Avast Free Antivirus alternative.

    • Windows Security is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Avast Free Antivirus.

    • Windows Security is Free Personal and ProprietaryAvast Free Antivirus is also Free Personal and Proprietary
    • Windows Security is LightweightAvast Free Antivirus is not according to our users
  4. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware icon
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    Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

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    Comprehensive protection software utilizing AI and machine learning to detect and neutralize threats. Features include RDP and Ransomware Protection. Efficiently uses minimal system resources with customizable settings for scan modes and performance adjustments.

    117 Malwarebytes Anti-Malware alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Process scanning
    2.  Heuristic Detection
    3.  Real-time protection
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Multiple languages
    6.  Malware Analysis
    7.  Built-in VPN
    8.  Block Trackers
    9.  No Logs
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  CloudAV
    12.  No registration required
    13.  Machine Learning Analyze
    14.  Ransomware Protection
    15.  Portable
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    Bitdefender Antivirus

    Bitdefender comes with real time scanning that is called Virus Shield and an auto-scan mode that checks your system when the computer is idle. Game mode is fully automated and will be enabled when it detects a full screen applica...

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    Clam AntiVirus

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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...

    101 Clam AntiVirus alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    ClamAV for Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Graphical User Interface
    4.  Block Trackers
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Malware Analysis
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    • Almost everyone thinks Clam AntiVirus is a great Avast Free Antivirus alternative.

    • Clam AntiVirus is the most popular Linux alternative to Avast Free Antivirus.

    • Clam AntiVirus is the most popular Open Source alternative to Avast Free Antivirus.

    • Clam AntiVirus is Free and Open SourceAvast Free Antivirus is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • Clam AntiVirus is Lightweight and Privacy focusedAvast Free Antivirus is not according to our users
  7. Kaspersky AntiVirus icon
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    Kaspersky AntiVirus

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    Kaspersky AntiVirus offers protection from a range of IT threats and provides the basic tools needed to keep your PC secure.

    85 Kaspersky AntiVirus alternatives
    Kaspersky Free

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Kaspersky AntiVirus Features

    1.  Built-in Firewall
    2.  On-screen Keyboard
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    Guest

    Great for protecting phone and PC

    Positive comment •Jul 17, 2024
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    Guest

    doesn't include scaring users when closing ads

    Positive comment •Aug 31, 2020
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    • Almost everyone thinks Kaspersky AntiVirus is a great Avast Free Antivirus alternative.

    • Kaspersky AntiVirus is Freemium and ProprietaryAvast Free Antivirus is Free Personal and Proprietary
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    Bitdefender Antivirus

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    Bitdefender comes with real time scanning that is called Virus Shield and an auto-scan mode that checks your system when the computer is idle. Game mode is fully automated and will be enabled when it detects a full screen application running.

    56 Bitdefender Antivirus alternatives
    Bitdefender Antivirus screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Built-in Antivirus
    2.  Auto Update
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Malware Analysis
    5.  Dark Mode
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    yaronlavi

    Bitdefender is quiet and powerful. has no advertisements and less false positives than most antiviruses offered in the same rank.

    Positive comment •Aug 16, 2017
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    Jack Vegas

    It's lightweight and has a "set it and forget it" mindset. It has no ads, it's reliable, the customer support is wonderful, and has fewer false positives than the other antiviruses I've tried in the past.

    Positive comment •Apr 12, 2020
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    Guest

    light,noninvasive, reliable, free

    Positive comment •Dec 8, 2017
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    • Most users think Bitdefender Antivirus is a great Avast Free Antivirus alternative.

    • Bitdefender Antivirus is Freemium and ProprietaryAvast Free Antivirus is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • Bitdefender Antivirus is LightweightAvast Free Antivirus is not according to our users
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    Spybot - Search & Destroy

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    Spybot - Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications.

    103 Spybot - Search & Destroy alternatives
    Prices for Corporate Edition

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Malware Analysis
    3.  Multiple languages
    Free for private use, companies and institutions need to buy licenses for commercial versions
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    AVG AntiVirus

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    AVG AntiVirus Free provides basic antivirus and antispyware protection for home users. Virus database updated every day. Includes innovative LinkScanner for web-protection.

    77 AVG AntiVirus alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Chrome OS

    AVG AntiVirus Features

    1.  Malware Analysis
    2.  Real-time protection
    3.  Built-in Firewall
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    Guest

    Reliable. It has kept me out of trouble for nearly 15 years.

    Positive comment •Jun 29, 2017
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    • Most users think AVG AntiVirus is a great Avast Free Antivirus alternative.

    • AVG AntiVirus is Freemium and ProprietaryAvast Free Antivirus is Free Personal and Proprietary
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    AdwCleaner

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    AdwCleaner is an easy-to-use OS security utility that allows you to get rid of adware on your computer in seconds, by quickly scanning the system.

    59 AdwCleaner alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Malware Analysis
    3.  Standalone
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Multiple languages
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