Kaspersky AntiVirus AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Anti-Malware Apps

The best Anti-Malware alternative to Kaspersky AntiVirus is Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Kaspersky AntiVirus and loads of them are Anti-Malware Apps so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Anti-Malware App alternatives to Kaspersky AntiVirus are ClamAV, Microsoft Defender, Avast Free Antivirus and Bitdefender Antivirus.

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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
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
     
  2. ClamAV icon
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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...

    100 ClamAV alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  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
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    • Android Tablet
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    Microsoft Defender vs Kaspersky AntiVirus Comments
    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.
    • Microsoft Defender is Free Personal and ProprietaryKaspersky AntiVirus is Paid and Proprietary
    • Microsoft Defender is LightweightKaspersky AntiVirus is not according to our users
  4. 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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    Avast Free Antivirus vs Kaspersky AntiVirus Comments
    Alexander
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    DO NOT USE. CAUGHT COMMITING SERIOUS AND HYPOCRITICAL PRIVACY VIOLATIONS

    • Avast Free Antivirus is Freemium and ProprietaryKaspersky AntiVirus is Paid and Proprietary
  5. 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
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    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    Bitdefender Antivirus vs Kaspersky AntiVirus Comments
    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.
    • Bitdefender Antivirus is Freemium and ProprietaryKaspersky AntiVirus is Paid and Proprietary
    • Bitdefender Antivirus is Minimalistic and LightweightKaspersky AntiVirus is not according to our users
  6. 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.

    100 Spybot - Search & Destroy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
  7. Avira Antivirus icon
     406 likes

    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

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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    Avira Antivirus vs Kaspersky AntiVirus Comments
    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.
    • Avira Antivirus is Freemium and ProprietaryKaspersky AntiVirus is Paid and Proprietary
    • Avira Antivirus is LightweightKaspersky AntiVirus is not according to our users
  8. 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.

    75 ESET NOD32 Antivirus alternatives

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    • Paid
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    • Mac
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    ESET NOD32 Antivirus vs Kaspersky AntiVirus Comments
    Guest
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    0

    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.
    • 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
  9. ClamTk icon
     77 likes

    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
     
  10. Tron Script icon
     34 likes

    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...

    169 Tron Script alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. AVG AntiVirus icon
     285 likes

    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

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
     
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