ClamAV Alternatives for Android

ClamAV is not available for Android but there are plenty of alternatives with similar functionality. The best Android alternative is Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to ClamAV and 16 are available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Android alternatives to ClamAV are Avast Free Antivirus, Microsoft Defender, Bitdefender Antivirus and Kaspersky 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. Comprehensive protection software utilizing AI and machine learning to detect and neutralize threats. Features include RDP and Ransomware Protection. Efficiently uses minimal system resources with customizable settings for scan modes and performance adjustments.

    113 Malwarebytes Anti-Malware alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
     
  2. Provides free real-time protection against viruses, malware, spyware, and ransomware, with secure HTTPS scanning, customizable scans, password management, home network security, antiphishing, Smart Scan, rescue disk creation, and software updating.

    137 Avast Free Antivirus alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Mac
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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  3. Windows Security (known as Windows Defender Antivirus before Windows 10 May 2020 Update, Windows Defender before Windows 10 Creators Update, or Microsoft Defender Antivirus before Windows 11) is an anti-malware component of Microsoft Windows.

    108 Microsoft Defender alternatives

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    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
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  4. Free antivirus offering comprehensive protection with real-time threat detection, AI-powered security, lightweight performance, Game mode, user-friendly interface, and auto updates. Supports multiple platforms and provides live customer support. Ideal for all users.

    62 Bitdefender Antivirus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  5. AVG AntiVirus icon
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    AVG AntiVirus Free provides basic antivirus and antispyware protection for home users. Virus database updated every day. Includes innovative LinkScanner for web-protection.

    75 AVG AntiVirus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
     
  6. LoveLaceAV icon
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    LoveLaceAV is a Hypatia fork, FOSS malware scanner for Android. It is powered by ClamAV style signature databases.

    49 LoveLaceAV alternatives

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  7. Panda Dome icon
     71 likes

    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.

    66 Panda Dome alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
     
  8. 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.

    66 Dr.Web Security Space alternatives

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    • Paid
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
     
  9. Norton 360 icon
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    All-in-one suite delivering antivirus, malware protection, firewall, secure VPN, cloud backup, password manager, dark web monitoring, parental controls, and identity theft safeguards, including LifeLock alerts, real-time protection, and cross-device coverage.

    8 Norton 360 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  10. Real-time malware defense featuring quick, full, scheduled, and drag-and-drop scanning, webcam protection, cloud-based threat detection, regular updates, and advanced customization for security settings, all with low device impact and support for 5 devices.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
     
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