ClamAV Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to ClamAV for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is ClamTk, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to ClamAV and 19 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to ClamAV are COMODO Antivirus, CrowdStrike Falcon, Dr.Web Security Space and INLYSE Malware.AI.

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ClamAV alternatives are mainly Anti-Malware Apps, but if you're looking for Anti-Virus Apps or Network Monitors 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. ClamTk icon

    ClamTk

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    ClamTk is a graphical front-end for ClamAV, an open source antivirus engine for detecting trojans, viruses, malware & other malicious threats. It is designed to be an easy-to-use, lightweight, on-demand antivirus scanner for Linux systems.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    • Most users think ClamTk is a great ClamAV alternative.

    • ClamTk is the most popular Linux alternative to ClamAV.

    • ClamTk is the most popular Open Source alternative to ClamAV.

    • ClamTk is Free and Open SourceClamAV is also Free and Open Source
  2. COMODO Antivirus icon

    COMODO Antivirus

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    Comodo Antivirus eliminates viruses, spyware, and other malware from desktops and networks.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  4. CrowdStrike Falcon icon

    CrowdStrike Falcon

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    CrowdStrike Falcon Host integrates seamlessly into your current environment, enabling your security team to effectively and efficiently detect and block adversary activity – ultimately preventing damage to your organization through SaaS-based next-generation endpoint protection.

    59 CrowdStrike Falcon alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  5. 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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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  6. INLYSE Malware.AI icon

    INLYSE Malware.AI

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    INLYSE Malware.AI is a cutting-edge AI-based IT security platform which identifies malware and cyber-attacks within seconds.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Firefox
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    • INLYSE Malware.AI is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to ClamAV.

    • INLYSE Malware.AI is Freemium and ProprietaryClamAV is Free and Open Source
  7. Kapitano icon

    Kapitano

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    I be Kapitano, yer fearless captain o' the digital seas — a trusty malware hunter set to keep yer Linux shipshape from foul threats!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  9. Linux Malware Detect icon

    Linux Malware Detect

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    Linux Malware Detect (LMD) is a malware scanner for Linux released under the GNU GPLv2 license, that is designed around the threats faced in shared hosted environments.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  11. phpMussel icon

    phpMussel

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    phpMussel is a PHP solution based upon the signatures of ClamAV and others, designed to detect trojans, viruses, malware and other threats within files uploaded to your system wherever the script is hooked.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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    • phpMussel is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to ClamAV.

    • phpMussel is Free and Open SourceClamAV is also Free and Open Source
  12. kicom icon

    kicom

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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

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  13. FastFinder icon

    FastFinder

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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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  14. cPGuard

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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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