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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    eScan Internet Security solution designed for home and small office users is a comprehensive Anti-Virus and Content Security Solution that provides complete protection to your computers against objectionable content and security threats, such as Viruses, Spyware, Adware...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. Avast One icon
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    All-in-one solution combining antivirus defense, built-in VPN with 5 GB weekly for free users or unlimited for paid, data breach monitoring, web shield for unsafe sites, privacy tools, phishing protection, and multi-device security for browsing and online accounts.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    F-Secure Internet Security keeps you safe on the Internet. It protects your data and privacy when you send e-mail, download music, bank, shop or play online.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. phpMussel icon
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    phpMussel is a PHP solution based upon the signatures of ClamAV and others, designed to detect trojans, viruses, malware and other threats within files uploaded to your system wherever the script is hooked.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
    • phpMussel is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to ClamAV.

    • phpMussel is Free and Open SourceClamAV is also Free and Open Source
  5. TotalAV  icon
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    Multi-device security software guards against viruses, blocks harmful websites, offers VPN, scans for data breaches, supports Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and includes premium tools like WebShield and Private Connection VPN for enhanced surfing safety.

    79 TotalAV alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    Defends against viruses, ransomware, and spyware using automatic updates and DeepGuard 2.0. Includes Scam Protection, Banking Protection, Gaming Mode, and more for optimal performance and security across devices.

    84 F-Secure Anti-Virus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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    LOKI is a free and simple IOC - "Incidents of Compromise" scanner - that goes beyond AV and malware scans to detect evidence of hacking.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. VIPRE icon
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    VIPRE safeguards your private information and personal data with top-rated, award-winning antivirus protection against today’s most prevalent threats, including those that evade traditional antivirus for PCs and Macs.

    60 VIPRE alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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    Trend Micro AntiVirus is the essential security you need so you can email and share files with confidence. You can rest easy knowing you have ongoing, easy-to-use protection against the latest malicious viruses, worms, Trojan horse programs, and spyware.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  10. LibreAV icon
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    Anti-malware for Android using machine learning. Contribute to projectmatris/antimalwareapp development by creating an account on GitHub.

    80 LibreAV alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
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