MacScan AlternativesAnti-Malware Apps like MacScan

MacScan is described as 'Protects your mac from malware, scanning and removing it for much-needed security and privacy' and is a Anti-Malware app in the security & privacy category. There are more than 50 alternatives to MacScan for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Android Tablet, Android and iPhone apps. The best MacScan alternative is Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, which is free. Other great apps like MacScan are Avast Free Antivirus, Spybot - Search & Destroy, Microsoft Defender and AdwCleaner.

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MacScan protects your mac from malware, scanning and removing it for much-needed security and privacy.

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MacScan alternatives page was last updated Apr 21, 2020
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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.

    113 Malwarebytes Anti-Malware alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Process scanning
    2.  Heuristic Detection
    3.  Real-time protection
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Multiple languages
    6.  Malware Analysis
    7.  Built-in VPN
    8.  Block Trackers
    9.  No Logs
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  No registration required
    12.  CloudAV

    Malwarebytes Anti-Malware VS MacScan

     
    • Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to MacScan.

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

    • Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is Freemium and ProprietaryMacScan is Paid and Proprietary
    • Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is LightweightMacScan is not according to our users
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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.

    138 Avast Free Antivirus alternatives

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

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

    Avast Free Antivirus Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Malware Analysis
    3.  Browser Protection
    4.  Run file in a Sandbox
    5.  Zero-Day Protection
    6.  Heuristic Detection

    Avast Free Antivirus VS MacScan

     
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    Spybot - Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications.

    102 Spybot - Search & Destroy alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Malware Analysis
    3.  Multiple languages

    Spybot - Search & Destroy VS MacScan

     
    • Spybot - Search & Destroy is the most popular commercial alternative to MacScan.

    • Spybot - Search & Destroy is Paid and ProprietaryMacScan is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Spybot - Search & Destroy is Privacy focusedMacScan is not according to our users
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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.

    106 Microsoft Defender alternatives

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Real-time protection
    3.  Bundled with Windows
    4.  Zero-Day Protection
    5.  Malware Analysis
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Ransomware Protection

    Microsoft Defender VS MacScan

     
  5. AdwCleaner icon
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    Detects and removes adware, PUPs, toolbars, browser hijackers, and unwanted plugins with fast scanning and cleaning. Requires no installation and runs as a portable utility. Cleans files and registry traces, fixes altered browser settings, and can run from flash drives.

    56 AdwCleaner alternatives

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Malware Analysis
    3.  Standalone
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Multiple languages

    AdwCleaner VS MacScan

     
  6. HitmanPro icon
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    HitmanPro (formerly Hitman Pro) is an on-demand malware scanner and removal tool. It will usually do a full-system scan significantly faster than other (traditional) solutions due to its cloud-based scan technique.

    109 HitmanPro alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Portable
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Block Trackers
    5.  Malware Analysis
    6.  Cloud based

    HitmanPro VS MacScan

     
  7. RogueKiller icon
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    RogueKiller is an anti-malware able to detect and remove generic malware and advanced threats like rootkits, rogues, worms.

    49 RogueKiller alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable

    RogueKiller VS MacScan

     
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    Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool is a free software intended to disinfect infected computers, removing viruses, Trojans, and spyware, as well as any other types of malware. Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool 2011 uses the same highly efficient algorithms for detecting malware as Kaspersky...

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Optimal performance
    2.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Portable

    Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool VS MacScan

     
    • Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool is the most popular Linux alternative to MacScan.

    • Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool is Free and ProprietaryMacScan is Paid and Proprietary
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    SUPERAntiSpyware is a software application which can detect and remove spyware, adware, malware, trojans, rogue software, worms, rootkits, parasites and other potentially harmful software applications, as well as restore modified system settings.

    52 SUPERAntiSpyware alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows

    SUPERAntiSpyware Features

    1.  Malware Analysis
    2.  Portable

    SUPERAntiSpyware VS MacScan

     
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    Emsisoft Anti-Malware, previously a-squared Anti-Malware, is an antivirus and antispyware protection suite developed by Emsi Software.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • NZ flagNew Zealand

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Malware Analysis
    2.  No registration required
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Ad-free

    Emsisoft Anti-Malware VS MacScan

     
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    The Emsisoft Emergency Kit contains a collection of programs that can be used without a software installation to scan and clean infected computers for malware.

    45 Emsisoft Emergency Kit alternatives

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NZ flagNew Zealand

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Malware Analysis
    3.  Ad-free

    Emsisoft Emergency Kit VS MacScan

     
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    FREE emergency system repair from a CD/DVD disk or a bootable USB drive to be used if your Windows system is rendered non-bootable by malware.

    39 Dr.Web LiveDisk alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Malware Analysis
    4.  Rescue cd

    Dr.Web LiveDisk VS MacScan

     
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