Avast Free Antivirus AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Anti-Malware Apps

The best Anti-Malware alternative to Avast Free Antivirus 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 Anti-Malware Apps so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Anti-Malware App alternatives to Avast Free Antivirus are Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, Microsoft Defender, ClamAV and Kaspersky AntiVirus.

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  1. Avira Antivirus icon

    Avira Antivirus

     408 likes

    Offers real-time protection from malware, ransomware, viruses, and spyware, with advanced repair, browser safety, software updates, VPN, PC optimization tools, cloud-based updates, and system clean-up. Available for Windows, MacOS, Android, and iOS devices.

    82 Avira Antivirus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Avira Antivirus vs Avast Free Antivirus Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    5

    Avira is the best performing vendor in core malware protection

    ymx
    Positive
    2

    Great usability, great security and a trustful German company.

    Guest
    Positive
    1

    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

    • Avira Antivirus is Freemium and ProprietaryAvast Free Antivirus is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Avira Antivirus is LightweightAvast Free Antivirus is not according to our users
  2. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware icon

    Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

     868 likes

    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.

    119 Malwarebytes Anti-Malware alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
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  4. Microsoft Defender icon

    Microsoft Defender

     168 likes

    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.

    112 Microsoft Defender alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Microsoft Defender vs Avast Free Antivirus Comments
    christob
    Positive
    4

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

    Guest
    Positive
    6

    No advertisement Not a scareware

    Guest
    Positive
    6

    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.

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    • Microsoft Defender is Free Personal and ProprietaryAvast Free Antivirus is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Microsoft Defender is LightweightAvast Free Antivirus is not according to our users
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    Sophos Home

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  6. ClamAV icon

    ClamAV

     255 likes

    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...

    103 ClamAV alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  8. Kaspersky AntiVirus icon

    Kaspersky AntiVirus

     177 likes

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

    87 Kaspersky AntiVirus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Kaspersky AntiVirus vs Avast Free Antivirus Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Great for protecting phone and PC

    Guest
    Positive
    1

    doesn't include scaring users when closing ads

    • Kaspersky AntiVirus is Paid and ProprietaryAvast Free Antivirus is Freemium and Proprietary
  9. Bitdefender Antivirus icon

    Bitdefender Antivirus

     114 likes

    Free antivirus offering comprehensive protection with real-time threat detection, AI-powered security, lightweight performance, Game mode, user-friendly interface, and auto updates. Supports multiple platforms and provides live customer support. Ideal for all users.

    76 Bitdefender Antivirus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
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    Bitdefender Antivirus vs Avast Free Antivirus Comments
    yaronlavi
    Positive
    2

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

    Jack Vegas
    Positive
    2

    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.

    Guest
    Positive
    1

    light,noninvasive, reliable, free

    • Bitdefender Antivirus is Freemium and ProprietaryAvast Free Antivirus is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Bitdefender Antivirus is Minimalistic and LightweightAvast Free Antivirus is not according to our users
  10. Spybot - Search & Destroy icon

    Spybot - Search & Destroy

     440 likes

    Detects and removes spyware, adware, keyloggers, browser hijackers, and tracking cookies, offering system immunization, real-time protection, manual or scheduled scans, quarantine and secure deletion, detailed reports, and multilingual support.

    102 Spybot - Search & Destroy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    Prices for Corporate Edition
     
  11. AVG AntiVirus icon

    AVG AntiVirus

     286 likes

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

    80 AVG AntiVirus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
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    AVG AntiVirus vs Avast Free Antivirus Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    -4

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

    • AVG AntiVirus is Freemium and ProprietaryAvast Free Antivirus is also Freemium and Proprietary
  12. ESET NOD32 Antivirus icon

    ESET NOD32 Antivirus

     259 likes

    Experience a fast, efficient antivirus with ESET's AI-powered defense against viruses, ransomware, and phishing. Enjoy features like cloud-powered scanning, Enhanced Exploit Blocker, Device Control, and Gamer Mode for uninterrupted use. Optimize your security and maintain speed.

    79 ESET NOD32 Antivirus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  13. Malwarebytes AdwCleaner icon

    Malwarebytes AdwCleaner

     183 likes

    Detects and removes adware, PUPs, toolbars, browser hijackers, and unwanted plugins with fast scanning and cleaning. Requires no installation and runs as a portable utility. Cleans files and registry traces, fixes altered browser settings, and can run from flash drives.

    56 Malwarebytes AdwCleaner alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  14. ClamTk icon

    ClamTk

     79 likes

    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  15. Tron Script icon

    Tron Script

     35 likes

    Tron is a collection of programs, tools, utilities, and Windows functions that are all scripted together. Those programs and such are designed to remove malware and bloatware, repair damaged operating systems, update old versions of very common applications, free up drive space...

    172 Tron Script alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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