Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Alternatives Filtered by 'Anti Rootkit'

The best alternative to Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is Spybot - Search & Destroy. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Microsoft Defender or Avira Antivirus. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and 17 are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to Malwarebytes Anti-Malware are HitmanPro, ESET NOD32 Antivirus, Tron Script and Panda Dome.

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  1. Spybot - Search & Destroy icon

    Spybot - Search & Destroy

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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
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    Comments about Spybot - Search & Destroy as an Alternative to Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
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    5

    Search algorithm based on symptom not only presence allows it to inspect files that either get created or infected by unwanted programs and *ware to find the problems.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    -8

    Neither always catches everything.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Spybot - Search & Destroy is a great Malwarebytes Anti-Malware alternative.

    • Spybot - Search & Destroy is the most popular Windows alternative to Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.

    • Spybot - Search & Destroy is the most popular commercial alternative to Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.

    • Spybot - Search & Destroy is Paid and ProprietaryMalwarebytes Anti-Malware is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Microsoft Defender

     161 likes
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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.

    105 Microsoft Defender alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    -30

    I can't access it on my Windows 7 Laptop, and doesn't do much at all. There is only "SCAN NOW" button.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Microsoft Defender is a great Malwarebytes Anti-Malware alternative, some don't.

    • Microsoft Defender is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.

    • Microsoft Defender is Free Personal and ProprietaryMalwarebytes Anti-Malware is Freemium and Proprietary
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    HitmanPro

     67 likes
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    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.

    109 HitmanPro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    It's fast and it does clean the bad files with success. It's lightweight and easy on system resources. It might not be everyone's favourite malware removal tool. But actually, it's a good alternative to other programs.

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    • Most users think HitmanPro is a great Malwarebytes Anti-Malware alternative.

    • HitmanPro is Paid and ProprietaryMalwarebytes Anti-Malware is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Spybot - Search & Destroy

    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 multil...

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    Avira Antivirus

     407 likes
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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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  7. ESET NOD32 Antivirus icon

    ESET NOD32 Antivirus

     258 likes
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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
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Tron Script

     36 likes
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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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  10. Panda Dome icon

    Panda Dome

     71 likes
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    Panda Antivirus protects you while you work, play, or browse online.

    Antivirus Protection Real-time protection against all types of malware and spyware. Schedule periodic scans and/or scan your computer on demand.

    USB protection Protect your PC by preventing the automatic execu.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
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  12. Dr.Web Security Space icon

    Dr.Web Security Space

     30 likes
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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.

    66 Dr.Web Security Space alternatives

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    • Paid
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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  14. Faronics Anti-virus icon

    Faronics Anti-virus

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    Faronics Anti-Virus provides protection from security threats without slowing down computers due to slow scan times and large footprints. Built with next-generation technology, Faronics Anti-Virus gives powerful anti-virus, anti-rootkit and anti-spyware software in-one that...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  15. Panda Cloud Cleaner icon

    Panda Cloud Cleaner

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    Complete disinfection of malware other antivirus can't detect.

    • Greater detection capacity than traditional antivirus solutions thanks to its latest generation technologies.

    • Online detection of all types of malware, vulnerabilities and unknown threats.

    • Easy to use fro.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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