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. AntiSpy icon
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    AntiSpy is a free but powerful anti virus and rootkits toolkit.It offers you the ability with the highest privileges that can detect,analyze and restore various kernel modifications and hooks.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. kicom icon
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    KicomAV is an open source (GPL v2) antivirus engine designed for detecting malware and disinfecting it. In fact, Since 1995, it has been written in C/C++ and it was integrated into the ViRobot engine of HAURI, 1998. I decided to re-create a new KicomAV.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  3. SpyShelter icon
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    SpyShelter is an effective and easy-to-use security application that helps you to protect your system against known and unknown malware.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    FastFinder is a lightweight tool made for threat hunting, live forensics and triage on both Windows and Linux Platforms. It is focused on endpoint enumeration and suspicious file finding based on various criterias:

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Crystal Security is a cloud-based system that detects and removes malicious programs (malware) from your computer. Its technology provides fast detection against malware and lets you know about the changes on your computer in real time.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. System Shield icon
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    System Shield has a variety of tools that cover every aspect of PC security. These tools can make sure you’re safe on the Internet, and that your files won’t fall into the wrong hands. Here are the ones that make this happen:

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Anti-Virus solution for protection against viruses, spyware and phishing attacks:24.95 USD; Features: Protects all communication channels (e-mail (POP3 /IMAP), instant messaging (MSN, Yahoo, AOL, etc.), protection from viruses, worms, rootkits, spyware, dialers, Trojans...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Total Defense Internet Security Suite software provides easy-to-use, comprehensive protection on up to 3 devices,

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    cPGuard is an essential security addon for web hosting servers to help administrators to fight against malware threats and injections. We have carefully crafted each of its components to make sure that the system will be useful and affordable to all.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • cPanel
     
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    Scan and remove viruses fast - Removes viruses others miss. Prevent Viruses before they infect your PC - Online updates mean no more worries. Free Upgrades & Online Customer Support - Stay protected all year.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    ZoneAlarm Internet Security protects your PC from viruses, spam, spyware, malicious downloads and other internet security threats. ZoneAlarm Security Suite is an application that provides you with complete protection for your PC against viruses, spyware, spam, phishing, and...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Comprehensive real-time protection against viruses, spyware, identity theft, poisoned web pages, and all types of malware that can threaten your valuable personal information.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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