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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    Antivirus software can be very hard to use, it often slows down your computer and seems to be built by engineers for engineers. Digital defender antivirus is designed to be the opposite: easy to use, extremely fast and it should never slow down your computer.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. Maltrail icon
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    Maltrail is a malicious traffic detection system, utilizing publicly available (black)lists containing malicious and/or generally suspicious trails, along with static trails compiled from various AV reports and custom user defined lists, where trail can be anything from domain...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
  3. VirusBarrier icon
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    Offers real-time defense for macOS against viruses, Trojans, and spyware, with scheduled and on-demand scans, quarantine and removal of infected files, archiving scanning, phishing protection, email threat detection, auto-updates, and customizable security settings.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    Padvish Antivirus End-Point Security Edition is actually a combination of a good antivirus with firewall features and device control has provided a higher level of security.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    The comprehensive Total Defense Anti-Virus solution offers integrated virus and spyware combating capabilities, guarding your PC from worms, Trojans, and other malware that can slow down or even damage your PC.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    NANO Antivirus and NANO Antivirus Pro provide protection from all types of malware and include real-time file and network protection and remediation, regular 24/7 updates from the NANO Security antivirus laboratory, an intuitive interface and well-balanced settings for casual users.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    VirIT eXplorer is an AntiVirus and AntiMalware software for Microsoft Windows.

    VirIT eXplorer is distributed in two different versions:

    VirIT eXplorer PRO: the AntiVirus, AntiSpyware and AntiMalware suite with also Personal Firewall. VirIT eXplorer Lite: the FREE versi.

    46 VirIT eXplorer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. Imunify360 icon
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    Imunify360 is automated security solution, powered by AI, will protect it from infections, maintain secure kernels, and keep you in the know with relevant information.

    30 Imunify360 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    Faronics Anti-Virus provides protection from security threats without slowing down computers due to slow scan times and large footprints. Built with next-generation technology, Faronics Anti-Virus gives powerful anti-virus, anti-rootkit and anti-spyware software in-one that...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Effective and easy to use free antivirus for your PC. Protects against viruses, trojans, worms and malware. Amiti has built-in real-time memory shields, scheduling, multiple skin and translations support.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. Raspirus icon
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    Sometimes you work on a computer that is not connected to the internet. It even has no antivirus installed, and you guess you are safe. But it could be used by a lot of people that upload and download files using their personal USB sticks.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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