Sophos Home AlternativesAnti-Virus & Anti-Malware Apps like Sophos Home

Sophos Home is described as 'Secure up to 10 home Macs and PCs with business grade antivirus and web category blockers' and is a Anti-Virus app in the security & privacy category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Sophos Home for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Android, Linux and Android Tablet apps. The best Sophos Home alternative is Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, which is free. Other great apps like Sophos Home are Clam AntiVirus, Avast Free Antivirus, Windows Security and Spybot - Search & Destroy.

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Sophos Home alternatives page was last updated Apr 16, 2024
  1. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware icon
     846 likes

    Comprehensive protection software utilizing AI and machine learning to detect and neutralize threats. Features include RDP and Ransomware Protection. Efficiently uses minimal system resources with customizable settings for scan modes and performance adjustments.

    117 Malwarebytes Anti-Malware alternatives
    Malwarebytes Anti-Malware screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Process scanning
    2.  Heuristic Detection
    3.  Real-time protection
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Multiple languages
    6.  Malware Analysis
    7.  Built-in VPN
    8.  Block Trackers
    9.  No Logs
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  No registration required
    12.  CloudAV
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    Malwarebytes Anti-Malware VS Sophos Home

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    • Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Sophos Home.

    • Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is the most popular free alternative to Sophos Home.

    • Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is Freemium and ProprietarySophos Home is Paid and Proprietary
    • Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is LightweightSophos Home is not according to our users
  2. Clam AntiVirus icon
     243 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...

    102 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
    Clam AntiVirus iconSophos Home Icon

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    • Clam AntiVirus is the most popular Linux alternative to Sophos Home.

    • Clam AntiVirus is the most popular Open Source alternative to Sophos Home.

    • Clam AntiVirus is Free and Open SourceSophos Home is Paid and Proprietary
    • Clam AntiVirus is Lightweight and Privacy focusedSophos Home is not according to our users
  3. Avast Free Antivirus icon
     811 likes

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

    146 Avast Free Antivirus alternatives
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    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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  4. Windows Security icon
     156 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.

    111 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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  5. 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.

    103 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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  6. Bitdefender Antivirus icon
     105 likes

    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.

    58 Bitdefender Antivirus alternatives
    Bitdefender Antivirus screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Malware Analysis
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Auto Update
    5.  AI-Powered
    6.  Ransomware Protection
    7.  Real-time protection
    8.  Game Mode
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  7. ESET NOD32 Antivirus icon
     256 likes

    Built around the legendary ESET NOD32 engine, ESET NOD32 Antivirus offers essential antivirus, antispyware, and Multithread Scanning. Enjoy Gamer Mode for uninterrupted gaming and videos.

    75 ESET NOD32 Antivirus alternatives
    ESET NOD32 Antivirus screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Build-in Firewall
    2.  Malware Analysis
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  No Logs
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Block Trackers
    10.  Portable
    ESET NOD32 Antivirus iconSophos Home Icon

    ESET NOD32 Antivirus VS Sophos Home

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    • ESET NOD32 Antivirus is the most popular commercial alternative to Sophos Home.

    • ESET NOD32 Antivirus is Paid and ProprietarySophos Home is also Paid and Proprietary
    • ESET NOD32 Antivirus is Privacy focused and LightweightSophos Home is not according to our users
  8. 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.

    80 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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  9. 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.

    86 Kaspersky AntiVirus alternatives
    Kaspersky Free

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Kaspersky AntiVirus Features

    1.  Built-in Firewall
    2.  On-screen Keyboard
    Kaspersky AntiVirus iconSophos Home Icon

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  10. ClamTk icon
     70 likes

    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.

    64 ClamTk alternatives
    ClamTk screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Malware Analysis
    Discontinued

    This program is no longer maintained. https://github.com/dave-theunsub/clamtk/issues/163

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  11. ClamWin icon
     119 likes

    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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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Portable
    4.  GPLv3
    5.  Block Trackers
    6.  Malware Analysis
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Dark Mode
    Discontinued

    The latest version (0.103.2.1) is from 2021.

    ClamWin iconSophos Home Icon

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  12. AVG AntiVirus icon
     284 likes

    AVG AntiVirus Free provides basic antivirus and antispyware protection for home users. Virus database updated every day. Includes innovative LinkScanner for web-protection.

    77 AVG AntiVirus alternatives
    AVG AntiVirus screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Chrome OS

    AVG AntiVirus Features

    1.  Malware Analysis
    2.  Real-time protection
    3.  Built-in Firewall
    AVG AntiVirus iconSophos Home Icon

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