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, Avira Antivirus and Kaspersky AntiVirus.

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  1. ClamAV icon

    ClamAV

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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...

    98 ClamAV alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    • ClamAV is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Norton Security.

    • ClamAV is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Norton Security.

    • ClamAV is Free and Open SourceNorton Security is Paid and Proprietary
    • ClamAV is Lightweight and Privacy focusedNorton Security is not according to our users
  2. Avast Free Antivirus icon

    Avast Free Antivirus

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    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 (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    because its to costy later on

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Avast Free Antivirus is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Norton Security.

    • Avast Free Antivirus is Freemium and ProprietaryNorton Security is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Microsoft Defender icon

    Microsoft Defender

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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

    Application types

    Platforms

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

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    • Most users think Microsoft Defender is a great Norton Security alternative.

    • Microsoft Defender is Free Personal and ProprietaryNorton Security is Paid and Proprietary
    • Microsoft Defender is LightweightNorton Security is not according to our users
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    Avira Internet Security

    Comprehensive security suite provides real-time protection against threats, enhances performance with user-friendly optimizations, prevents disk failures, offers private browsing by blocking ads, secures your identity by managing...

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  6. Avira Antivirus icon

    Avira Antivirus

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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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  7. Kaspersky AntiVirus icon

    Kaspersky AntiVirus

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    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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    It is good and full of features but it is better to buy it on Amazon then directly from Kaspersky.

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    • Kaspersky AntiVirus is the most popular commercial alternative to Norton Security.

    • Kaspersky AntiVirus is Paid and ProprietaryNorton Security is also Paid and Proprietary
  8. ESET NOD32 Antivirus icon

    ESET NOD32 Antivirus

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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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  10. ClamTk icon

    ClamTk

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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  11. ClamWin icon

    ClamWin

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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...

    65 ClamWin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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  12. AVG AntiVirus icon

    AVG AntiVirus

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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 (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
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  14. Panda Dome icon

    Panda Dome

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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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
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  15. 360 Total Security icon

    360 Total Security

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    Offers multi-engine antivirus and anti-malware with real-time threat detection, ransomware prevention, system and privacy optimization, web and network protection, minimal system impact, regular threat updates, scheduled scans, and support for external devices.

    36 360 Total Security alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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