The Best Free Malwarebytes Anti-Malware AlternativesTop Anti-Malware & Anti-Virus Apps like Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

The best free alternative to Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is Spybot - Search & Destroy. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and loads of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Malwarebytes Anti-Malware are AdwCleaner, Clam AntiVirus, Windows Security and Avast Free Antivirus.

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Malwarebytes Anti-Malware alternatives page was last updated Dec 2, 2024
  1. Spybot - Search & Destroy icon
     434 likes

    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
    Prices for Corporate Edition

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Malware Analysis
    3.  Multiple languages
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    Guest

    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.

    Positive commentDec 8, 2016
    5
    Guest

    Neither always catches everything.

    Negative commentOct 5, 2015
    -8
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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 free alternative to Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.

    • Spybot - Search & Destroy is Freemium and ProprietaryMalwarebytes Anti-Malware is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Spybot - Search & Destroy is Privacy focusedMalwarebytes Anti-Malware is not according to our users
  2. AdwCleaner icon
     180 likes

    AdwCleaner is an easy-to-use OS security utility that allows you to get rid of adware on your computer in seconds, by quickly scanning the system.

    59 AdwCleaner alternatives
    AdwCleaner screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

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

    It doesn't have all functions of a proper anti-spyware software.

    Negative commentJul 10, 2018
    6
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    • Most users think AdwCleaner is a great Malwarebytes Anti-Malware alternative.

    • AdwCleaner is Free and ProprietaryMalwarebytes Anti-Malware is Freemium and Proprietary
    • AdwCleaner is LightweightMalwarebytes Anti-Malware is not according to our users
  3. Clam AntiVirus icon
     241 likes

    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 Clam AntiVirus alternatives
    ClamAV GUI

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Graphical User Interface
    4.  Block Trackers
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Malware Analysis
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    • Clam AntiVirus is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.

    • Clam AntiVirus is the most popular Open Source alternative to Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.

    • Clam AntiVirus is Free and Open SourceMalwarebytes Anti-Malware is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Clam AntiVirus is Lightweight and Privacy focusedMalwarebytes Anti-Malware is not according to our users
  4. Windows Security icon
     155 likes

    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.

    110 Windows Security alternatives
    Windows Security screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    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.  Works Offline
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Ransomware Protection
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    Guest

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

    Negative commentDec 11, 2017
    -30
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    • Some users think Windows Security is a great Malwarebytes Anti-Malware alternative, some don't.

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

    • Windows Security is Free Personal and ProprietaryMalwarebytes Anti-Malware is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Windows Security is LightweightMalwarebytes Anti-Malware is not according to our users
  5. Avast Free Antivirus icon
     812 likes

    Avast Free Antivirus a the free for non-commercial and home usage antivirus solution from AVAST Software.

    148 Avast Free Antivirus alternatives
    Avast Free Antivirus screenshot 1
    Avast Free Antivirus screenshot 2
    +5
    Avast Free Antivirus screenshot 3

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    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
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    Comments about Avast Free Antivirus as an Alternative to Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
     
    mamoncio04

    AVAST IS THE WORST OF THE WORST PLEASE DONT USE IT

    Positive commentDec 23, 2022
    -1
    AvengedSahib

    It is the best free antivirus for home users for Windows OS by protection and usability categories (according monthly testing and comparing of the best antiviruses on https://www.av-test.org/en/). And also, it has only 50 likes more than "Anti-Malware" here.

    Positive commentMar 18, 2020
    -9
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    • Most users think Avast Free Antivirus is a great Malwarebytes Anti-Malware alternative.

    • Avast Free Antivirus is Free Personal and ProprietaryMalwarebytes Anti-Malware is Freemium and Proprietary
  6. Bitdefender Antivirus icon
     105 likes

    Bitdefender comes with real time scanning that is called Virus Shield and an auto-scan mode that checks your system when the computer is idle. Game mode is fully automated and will be enabled when it detects a full screen application running.

    56 Bitdefender Antivirus alternatives
    Bitdefender Antivirus screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Built-in Antivirus
    2.  Auto Update
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Malware Analysis
    5.  Dark Mode
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  7. Avira Antivirus icon
     403 likes

    Avira Antivirus is a security software that protects your computer from online threats like malware, ransomware, and spyware. It includes features like browser safety, software updates, VPN, and PC optimization tools.

    79 Avira Antivirus alternatives
    Avira Antivirus screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Built-in VPN
    2.  Real-time protection
    3.  Ransomware Protection
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  8. Kaspersky AntiVirus icon
     169 likes

    Kaspersky AntiVirus offers protection from a range of IT threats and provides the basic tools needed to keep your PC secure.

    85 Kaspersky AntiVirus alternatives
    Kaspersky Free

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Kaspersky AntiVirus Features

    1.  Built-in Firewall
    2.  On-screen Keyboard
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  9. Tron Script icon
     31 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...

    167 Tron Script alternatives
    Tron Script screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Tron Script Features

    1.  Malware Analysis
    2.  Bloatware Remover
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