Kaspersky AntiVirus AlternativesTop Anti-Virus & Anti-Malware Apps like Kaspersky AntiVirus

Kaspersky AntiVirus is described as 'Offers protection from a range of IT threats and provides the basic tools needed to keep your PC secure' and is a very popular Anti-Virus app in the security & privacy category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Kaspersky AntiVirus for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Android, Linux and Android Tablet apps. The best Kaspersky AntiVirus alternative is Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, which is free. Other great apps like Kaspersky AntiVirus are ClamAV, Microsoft Defender, Avast Free Antivirus and Bitdefender Antivirus.

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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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    • 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 Kaspersky AntiVirus.

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

    • Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is Freemium and ProprietaryKaspersky AntiVirus is Paid and Proprietary
    • Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is Lightweight and Privacy focusedKaspersky AntiVirus is not according to our users
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    ClamAV

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    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...

    98 ClamAV alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    • Most users think ClamAV is a great Kaspersky AntiVirus alternative.

    • ClamAV is the most popular Linux alternative to Kaspersky AntiVirus.

    • ClamAV is the most popular Open Source alternative to Kaspersky AntiVirus.

    • ClamAV is Free and Open SourceKaspersky AntiVirus is Paid and Proprietary
    • ClamAV is Lightweight and Privacy focusedKaspersky AntiVirus is not according to our users
  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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    Comments about Microsoft Defender as an Alternative to Kaspersky AntiVirus
    Alexander
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    No, Kaspersky is (was) the best. Sophos Home is second best, particularly for it's Ransomware protection.

    Guest
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    Official and now give best protection on Windows PC.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Microsoft Defender is a great Kaspersky AntiVirus alternative.

    • Microsoft Defender is Free Personal and ProprietaryKaspersky AntiVirus is Paid and Proprietary
    • Microsoft Defender is LightweightKaspersky AntiVirus is not according to our users
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    Avast Free Antivirus

    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...

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  6. 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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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Alexander
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    DO NOT USE. CAUGHT COMMITING SERIOUS AND HYPOCRITICAL PRIVACY VIOLATIONS

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    • Most users think Avast Free Antivirus is a great Kaspersky AntiVirus alternative.

    • Avast Free Antivirus is Freemium and ProprietaryKaspersky AntiVirus is Paid and Proprietary
  7. Bitdefender Antivirus icon

    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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Comments about Bitdefender Antivirus as an Alternative to Kaspersky AntiVirus
    Guest
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    automatic scanning, verry easy to use

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
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    Bitdefender and Kaspersky are the two best Anti-Virus

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Bitdefender Antivirus is Freemium and ProprietaryKaspersky AntiVirus is Paid and Proprietary
    • Bitdefender Antivirus is Minimalistic and LightweightKaspersky AntiVirus is not according to our users
  8. Avira Antivirus icon

    Avira Antivirus

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    Offers real-time protection from malware, ransomware, viruses, and spyware, with advanced repair, browser safety, software updates, VPN, PC optimization tools, cloud-based updates, and system clean-up. Available for Windows, MacOS, Android, and iOS devices.

    76 Avira Antivirus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Comments about Avira Antivirus as an Alternative to Kaspersky AntiVirus
    Volodymyr Handziuk
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    Avira is a comprehensive cyber security solution. Not only it offers one of the best antivirus protection on the market but also a whole bunch of tools to keep devices in a good shape (System speedup, Software updater, VPN, password manager just to name a few). It's also supports all the major platforms. Highly recommend!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Avira Antivirus is a great Kaspersky AntiVirus alternative.

    • Avira Antivirus is Freemium and ProprietaryKaspersky AntiVirus is Paid and Proprietary
    • Avira Antivirus is LightweightKaspersky AntiVirus is not according to our users
  10. Spybot - Search & Destroy icon

    Spybot - Search & Destroy

     438 likes
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    Detects and removes spyware, adware, keyloggers, browser hijackers, and tracking cookies, offering system immunization, real-time protection, manual or scheduled scans, quarantine and secure deletion, detailed reports, and multilingual support.

    98 Spybot - Search & Destroy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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    • Spybot - Search & Destroy is the most popular commercial alternative to Kaspersky AntiVirus.

    • Spybot - Search & Destroy is Paid and ProprietaryKaspersky AntiVirus is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Spybot - Search & Destroy is Privacy focusedKaspersky AntiVirus is not according to our users
  11. ESET NOD32 Antivirus icon

    ESET NOD32 Antivirus

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    Experience a fast, efficient antivirus with ESET's AI-powered defense against viruses, ransomware, and phishing. Enjoy features like cloud-powered scanning, Enhanced Exploit Blocker, Device Control, and Gamer Mode for uninterrupted use. Optimize your security and maintain speed.

    72 ESET NOD32 Antivirus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
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    • Mac
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    Comments about ESET NOD32 Antivirus as an Alternative to Kaspersky AntiVirus
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    ESET NOD32 Antivirus is very efficient, low system footprint and reliable solution. Unique protection with 100+ VirusBulletin Awards.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think ESET NOD32 Antivirus is a great Kaspersky AntiVirus alternative.

    • ESET NOD32 Antivirus is Paid and ProprietaryKaspersky AntiVirus is also Paid and Proprietary
    • ESET NOD32 Antivirus is Privacy focused and LightweightKaspersky AntiVirus is not according to our users
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    Tron Script

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    Tron is a collection of programs, tools, utilities, and Windows functions that are all scripted together. Those programs and such are designed to remove malware and bloatware, repair damaged operating systems, update old versions of very common applications, free up drive space...

    167 Tron Script alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
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    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.

    61 ClamTk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Linux
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  15. AVG AntiVirus icon

    AVG AntiVirus

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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.

    74 AVG AntiVirus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
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