Norton Security AlternativesAnti-Virus Apps like Norton Security

Norton Security is described as 'Protects your most important device, whether it's a PC, Mac, smartphone, or tablet, from online threats such as malware and spyware' and is a Anti-Virus app in the security & privacy category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Norton Security for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best Norton Security alternative is ClamAV, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Norton Security are Avast Free Antivirus, Microsoft Defender, Kaspersky AntiVirus and Avira Antivirus.

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  1. 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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    • BSD
     
  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.

    135 Avast Free Antivirus alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    Avast Free Antivirus vs Norton Security Comments
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    because its to costy later on

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

    105 Microsoft Defender alternatives

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    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Android Tablet
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    Microsoft Defender vs Norton Security Comments
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    Does not contain many of the same features that Norton does, such as File Insight, Secure VPN, and others that are often useful.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Microsoft Defender is Free Personal and ProprietaryNorton Security is Paid and Proprietary
    • Microsoft Defender is LightweightNorton Security is not according to our users
  4. Kaspersky AntiVirus offers protection from a range of IT threats and provides the basic tools needed to keep your PC secure.

    83 Kaspersky AntiVirus alternatives

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    • Paid
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    Kaspersky AntiVirus vs Norton Security Comments
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    It is good and full of features but it is better to buy it on Amazon then directly from Kaspersky.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Kaspersky AntiVirus is Paid and ProprietaryNorton Security is also Paid and Proprietary
  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
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    • Mac
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  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
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    • Mac
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  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

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Discontinued

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    • Linux
     
  8. 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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    • Discontinued

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    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
  9. 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

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    • Freemium
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    • Android
    • Chrome OS
     
  10. Panda Dome icon
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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.

    66 Panda Dome alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Mac
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  11. 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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