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 50 alternatives to ClamAV and 15 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. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware icon

    Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

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    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.

    110 Malwarebytes Anti-Malware alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
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    • Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to ClamAV.

    • Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is the most popular free alternative to ClamAV.

    • Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is Freemium and ProprietaryClamAV is Free and Open Source
  2. Avast Free Antivirus icon

    Avast Free Antivirus

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    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.

    136 Avast Free Antivirus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  4. Microsoft Defender icon

    Microsoft Defender

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    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.

    104 Microsoft Defender alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Bitdefender Antivirus

    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 c...

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    Bitdefender Antivirus

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    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.

    60 Bitdefender Antivirus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  10. LoveLaceAV icon

    LoveLaceAV

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    LoveLaceAV is a Hypatia fork, FOSS malware scanner for Android. It is powered by ClamAV style signature databases.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  12. Panda Dome icon

    Panda Dome

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    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.

    65 Panda Dome alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
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  13. Dr.Web Security Space icon

    Dr.Web Security Space

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    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.

    65 Dr.Web Security Space alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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  14. Surfshark Antivirus icon

    Surfshark Antivirus

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    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

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
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  15. Avast One icon

    Avast One

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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

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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