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 Anti-Virus solution designed for home users is a comprehensive Anti-Virus and Content Security Solution that provides proactive protection to your computers against Malware and other threats that creep around the internet such as Viruses, Spyware, Adware, Keyloggers...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Security add-on for Windows. Make it considerably harder for unwanted software to get launched. Not through file signatures but through identifying places where executables have no right to be, for example Documents folders.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Complete disinfection of malware other antivirus can't detect.

    • Greater detection capacity than traditional antivirus solutions thanks to its latest generation technologies.

    • Online detection of all types of malware, vulnerabilities and unknown threats.

    • Easy to use fro.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. AVG Rescue CD icon
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    The AVG Rescue CD is essentially a portable version of AVG Anti-Virus supplied through Linux distribution. It can be used in the form of a bootable CD or bootable USB flash drive to recover your computer when the system cannot be loaded normally, such as after an extensive or...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Winpooch is a watchdog for Windows (2000, XP, 2003, but only 32-bits). It detects modifications in your system, so as to detect a trojan or a spyware installation. It also includes a real-time anti-virus.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    More than 4.000.000 of known virus and an Advanced Code Analysis Engine allows Pyxsoft Anti Malware to have the maximum detection rate in the market.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    Preventon’s antivirus software removes and protects you against the latest strains of viruses, malware, worms, Trojans and more. With Preventon Free, you are protected against cyber threats attempting to gain access to your PC.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. iVerify icon
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    ¡Verify Basic is your gateway to enhanced device security and threat awareness, offering a glimpse into the powerful capabilities of our enterprise-grade solution, iVerify EDR. Designed for individuals who prioritize their digital security

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
     
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    Fast Antivirus - 100% protection for your Windows device against viruses, spyware, and malware. Install free antivirus software from Apps4.Store.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Browse without worry or fear with Avast in your corner: we’ll check every site you visit, from Facebook to your bank, to ensure nothing puts you or your data at risk. We stop phishing attacks, show user reviews, and warn you if a site is deemed untrustworthy by our community of...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
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