Spybot - Search & Destroy Alternatives for Mac

Spybot - Search & Destroy is not available for Mac but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best Mac alternative is Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Spybot - Search & Destroy and many of them are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to Spybot - Search & Destroy are ClamAV, Avast Free Antivirus, Bitdefender Antivirus and Kaspersky AntiVirus.

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  1. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware icon

    Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

     862 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.

    111 Malwarebytes Anti-Malware alternatives

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    It doesn't interfere with built-in Windows Defender. That alone makes it worthwhile.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is Freemium and ProprietarySpybot - Search & Destroy is Paid and Proprietary
    • Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is LightweightSpybot - Search & Destroy is not according to our users
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    ClamAV

     248 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...

    99 ClamAV alternatives

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  4. Avast Free Antivirus icon

    Avast Free Antivirus

     809 likes

    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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  6. Bitdefender Antivirus icon

    Bitdefender Antivirus

     114 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.

    62 Bitdefender Antivirus alternatives

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    • Freemium
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  8. Avira Antivirus icon

    Avira Antivirus

     407 likes

    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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  10. ESET NOD32 Antivirus icon

    ESET NOD32 Antivirus

     258 likes

    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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  11. AVG AntiVirus icon

    AVG AntiVirus

     285 likes

    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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  12. Norton AntiVirus icon

    Norton AntiVirus

     19 likes

    Delivers comprehensive security with real-time threat protection against malware, spyware, ransomware, and phishing. Features include smart firewall, password manager, AI-driven virus defense, machine learning file analysis, Intrusion Prevention, Behavior Protection, Proactive Exploit Protection, and Power Eraser.

    77 Norton AntiVirus alternatives

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  13. Panda Dome icon

    Panda Dome

     71 likes

    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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  14. COMODO Antivirus icon

    COMODO Antivirus

     35 likes

    Comodo Antivirus eliminates viruses, spyware, and other malware from desktops and networks.

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  15. Dr.Web Security Space icon

    Dr.Web Security Space

     30 likes

    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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