Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (Apache-2.0)
Platforms
- Linux
Shadow Defender is described as 'Provides a virtualized mode for Windows that prevents permanent malware or unwanted system changes, restoring original state after reboot while allowing selective file persistence' and is an app in the security & privacy category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Shadow Defender for Windows, Linux and Mac. The best Shadow Defender alternative is Firejail, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Shadow Defender are Reboot Restore Rx, Sandboxie, SmartShield and Clean Slate.