ClamAV Alternatives

ClamAV is described as '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' and is a very popular Anti-Virus app in the security & privacy category. There are more than 50 alternatives to ClamAV for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and Android Tablet apps. The best ClamAV alternative is Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, which is free. Other great apps like ClamAV are Avast Free Antivirus, Microsoft Defender, Bitdefender Antivirus and Avira Antivirus.

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ClamAV alternatives are mainly Anti-Virus Apps, but if you're looking for Anti-Malware Apps or Firewalls you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux + Open Source, Linux and Android. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to ClamAV.
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  1. LoveLaceAV icon

    LoveLaceAV

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Android
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  4. HitmanPro icon

    HitmanPro

     67 likes
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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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    McAfee Total Protection

    Offers comprehensive antivirus with VPN, identity monitoring, AI-driven malware defense, and unlimited device coverage. Features privacy enhancements like Personal Data Cleanup and Secure VPN for public Wi-Fi, with up to $2 milli...

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  6. Panda Dome icon

    Panda Dome

     71 likes
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    Panda Antivirus protects you while you work, play, or browse online.

    Antivirus Protection Real-time protection against all types of malware and spyware. Schedule periodic scans and/or scan your computer on demand.

    USB protection Protect your PC by preventing the automatic execu.

    65 Panda Dome alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
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  8. COMODO Antivirus icon

    COMODO Antivirus

     35 likes
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    Comodo Antivirus eliminates viruses, spyware, and other malware from desktops and networks.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  10. ClamXav icon

    ClamXav

     26 likes
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    ClamXav is a virus scanner for Mac OS X. It uses the very popular ClamAV open source antivirus engine as a back end and has the ability to detect both Windows and Mac threats.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  11. CrowdStrike Falcon icon

    CrowdStrike Falcon

     3 likes
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    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.

    59 CrowdStrike Falcon alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  12. Avast Premium Security icon

    Avast Premium Security

     13 likes
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    Experience comprehensive online protection across computers, phones, and tablets with robust defenses against spoofed websites, ransomware, and other online threats. Enhance your security with antivirus, anti-malware, and privacy tools, backed by real-time threat detection and frequent updates.

    77 Avast Premium Security alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  13. Dr.Web Security Space icon

    Dr.Web Security Space

     30 likes
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    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.

    65 Dr.Web Security Space alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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  15. Avira Internet Security icon

    Avira Internet Security

     6 likes
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    Comprehensive security suite provides real-time protection against threats, enhances performance with user-friendly optimizations, prevents disk failures, offers private browsing by blocking ads, secures your identity by managing passwords, ensuring a safe digital experience.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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