MacScan AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Anti-Virus Apps

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

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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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  4. 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.

    54 AdwCleaner alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. HitmanPro icon
     68 likes

    Performs fast, cloud-based malware scans without real-time protection by uploading suspicious files for analysis using Bitdefender and Kaspersky engines, featuring signature comparison, behavioral scanning, free unlimited scans, and a 30-day removal trial.

    111 HitmanPro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. 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. It can also remove advertising software and applications that may be used for malicious purposes.

    56 Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. SUPERAntiSpyware is a dedicated anti-malware tool that detects and removes spyware, adware, trojans, ransomware, and other threats that traditional antivirus software may miss. Available in Free and Pro editions for Windows.

    49 SUPERAntiSpyware Professional X alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. ClamXav icon
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    ClamXav is a virus scanner for Mac OS X. It uses the very popular ClamAV open source antivirus engine as a back end and has the ability to detect both Windows and Mac threats.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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