Microsoft Security Essentials AlternativesAnti-Virus Apps like Microsoft Security Essentials

Microsoft Security Essentials is described as '(MSE) is an antivirus software product that provides real-time protection against different types of malicious software such as viruses, spyware, rootkits and Trojan horses' and is a leading Anti-Virus app in the security & privacy category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Microsoft Security Essentials for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone and Linux apps. The best Microsoft Security Essentials alternative is Avast Free Antivirus, which is free. Other great apps like Microsoft Security Essentials are ClamAV, Microsoft Defender, Bitdefender Antivirus and Kaspersky AntiVirus.

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  1. 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

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    Avast Free Antivirus vs Microsoft Security Essentials Comments
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    more features, more customisable

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Avast Free Antivirus is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Security Essentials is Free and Proprietary
  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...

    99 ClamAV alternatives

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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.

    107 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 Microsoft Security Essentials Comments
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    Windows Defender antivirus is same as Microsoft Security Essentials,but more protection,scan more new viruses,new engine,but only available in Windows 10

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Microsoft Defender is Free Personal and ProprietaryMicrosoft Security Essentials is Free and Proprietary
  4. 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

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  5. Avira Antivirus icon
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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

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  6. 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.

    73 ESET NOD32 Antivirus alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  7. ClamTk icon
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    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.

    63 ClamTk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Discontinued

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    • Linux
     
  8. AVG AntiVirus icon
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    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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
     
  9. Comodo Internet Security is a free, very voluminous and multi-layered security application that keeps hackers out and personal information in.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  10. ClamWin icon
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    ClamWin is a free, open-source antivirus software for Microsoft Windows, using the ClamAV engine. It has an easy-to-use installer and its source code is publicly available. It features high detection rates for viruses and spyware, a scanning scheduler, and automatic updates of...

    67 ClamWin alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
  11. HitmanPro icon
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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.

    110 HitmanPro alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
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