Bitdefender Antivirus AlternativesAnti-Virus & Anti-Malware Apps like Bitdefender Antivirus

Bitdefender Antivirus is described as 'Free antivirus with real-time protection, minimal resource usage, Game mode optimization, AI threat detection, and easy setup with customer support' and is a very popular Anti-Virus app in the security & privacy category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Bitdefender Antivirus for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone and Linux apps. The best Bitdefender Antivirus alternative is Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, which is free. Other great apps like Bitdefender Antivirus are ClamAV, Avast Free Antivirus, Microsoft Defender and Spybot - Search & Destroy.

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  1. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware icon

    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.

    112 Malwarebytes Anti-Malware alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
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    • Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Bitdefender Antivirus.

    • Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is the most popular free alternative to Bitdefender Antivirus.

    • Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is Freemium and ProprietaryBitdefender Antivirus is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is Privacy focusedBitdefender Antivirus is not according to our users
  2. ClamAV icon

    ClamAV

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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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    • ClamAV is the most popular Linux alternative to Bitdefender Antivirus.

    • ClamAV is the most popular Open Source alternative to Bitdefender Antivirus.

    • ClamAV is Free and Open SourceBitdefender Antivirus is Freemium and Proprietary
    • ClamAV is Privacy focusedBitdefender Antivirus is not according to our users
  4. Avast Free Antivirus icon

    Avast Free Antivirus

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    Provides free real-time protection against viruses, malware, spyware, and ransomware, with secure HTTPS scanning, customizable scans, password management, home network security, antiphishing, Smart Scan, rescue disk creation, and software updating.

    136 Avast Free Antivirus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  6. Microsoft Defender icon

    Microsoft Defender

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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.

    105 Microsoft Defender alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    It is a common misconception that Microsoft Defender is a bad antivirus. In practical application it performs relatively the same as most third party offerings. Common sense is your greatest and first defense and unless you're constantly downloading suspicious files or visiting unsafe sites you'll do fine with defender.

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    I don't like this alternative because Windows Security is built-in security that most likely has been thought of by hackers.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Microsoft Defender is a great Bitdefender Antivirus alternative.

    • Microsoft Defender is Free Personal and ProprietaryBitdefender Antivirus is Freemium and Proprietary
  7. Spybot - Search & Destroy icon

    Spybot - Search & Destroy

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    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.

    98 Spybot - Search & Destroy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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    • Spybot - Search & Destroy is the most popular commercial alternative to Bitdefender Antivirus.

    • Spybot - Search & Destroy is Paid and ProprietaryBitdefender Antivirus is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Spybot - Search & Destroy is Privacy focusedBitdefender Antivirus is not according to our users
  8. Avira Antivirus icon

    Avira Antivirus

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    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.

    76 Avira Antivirus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  11. ESET NOD32 Antivirus icon

    ESET NOD32 Antivirus

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    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.

    72 ESET NOD32 Antivirus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  12. ClamTk icon

    ClamTk

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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.

    61 ClamTk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  13. ClamWin icon

    ClamWin

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    ClamWin is a free, open-source antivirus software for Microsoft Windows, using the ClamAV engine. It has an easy-to-use installer and its source code is publicly available. It features high detection rates for viruses and spyware, a scanning scheduler, and automatic updates of...

    65 ClamWin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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    LoveLaceAV

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    LoveLaceAV is a Hypatia fork, FOSS malware scanner for Android. It is powered by ClamAV style signature databases.

    48 LoveLaceAV alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  15. HitmanPro icon

    HitmanPro

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    Performs fast, cloud-based malware scans without real-time protection by uploading suspicious files for analysis using Bitdefender and Kaspersky engines, featuring signature comparison, behavioral scanning, free unlimited scans, and a 30-day removal trial.

    109 HitmanPro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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