SpyHunter Alternatives

SpyHunter is described as 'What is SpyHunter and How It Works?' and is an app in the security & privacy category. There are more than 25 alternatives to SpyHunter for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, iPhone, Android Tablet and iPad apps. The best SpyHunter alternative is Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, which is free. Other great apps like SpyHunter are Avast Free Antivirus, Spybot - Search & Destroy, AdwCleaner and Windows Security.

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What is SpyHunter and How It Works?

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SpyHunter alternatives page was last updated May 10, 2022
  1. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware icon
     841 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.  Ad-free
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  No Logs
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  No registration required

    Features

    1.  Process scanning
    2.  Heuristic Detection
    3.  Real-time protection
    4.  Multiple languages
    5.  Malware Analysis
    6.  Built-in VPN
    7.  Block Trackers
    8.  CloudAV
    9.  Machine Learning Analyze
    10.  Ransomware Protection
    11.  Portable
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    Comments about Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as an Alternative to SpyHunter
     
       
    Guest

    Costs far less and seems to work just as well.

    Top positive commentJul 30, 2016
    -1
    Guest

    does not remove all kind of malware

    Top negative commentFeb 4, 2017
    2
    Guest

    A good antimalware program, but could not cure my .dotmap problem

    Negative commentMay 29, 2019
    1
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    • Most users think Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is a great SpyHunter alternative.

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

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

    • Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is Freemium and ProprietarySpyHunter is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is LightweightSpyHunter is not according to our users
  2. Avast Free Antivirus icon
     814 likes

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

    148 Avast Free Antivirus alternatives
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    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  No Tracking

    Features

    1.  Malware Analysis
    2.  Browser Protection
    3.  Run file in a Sandbox
    4.  Zero-Day Protection
    5.  Heuristic Detection
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  3. Spybot - Search & Destroy icon
     433 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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    Comments about Spybot - Search & Destroy as an Alternative to SpyHunter
     
    Guest

    Spyhunter is VERY expensive

    Positive commentMar 9, 2017
    0
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    • Some users think Spybot - Search & Destroy is a great SpyHunter alternative, some don't.

    • Spybot - Search & Destroy is Freemium and ProprietarySpyHunter is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Spybot - Search & Destroy is Privacy focusedSpyHunter is not according to our users
  4. AdwCleaner icon
     180 likes

    AdwCleaner is an easy-to-use OS security utility that allows you to get rid of adware on your computer in seconds, by quickly scanning the system.

    59 AdwCleaner alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Malware Analysis
    3.  Standalone
    4.  Multiple languages
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    Guest

    this software doesn't find everything.

    Negative commentSep 10, 2015
    2
    Guest

    its better than Spyhunter and Free !!!

    Positive commentJan 15, 2016
    0
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    • Almost everyone thinks AdwCleaner is a great SpyHunter alternative.

    • AdwCleaner is Free and ProprietarySpyHunter is Freemium and Proprietary
    • AdwCleaner is LightweightSpyHunter is not according to our users
  5. Windows Security icon
     154 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
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    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Real-time protection
    2.  Bundled with Windows
    3.  Zero-Day Protection
    4.  Malware Analysis
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Ransomware Protection
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    Windows Security VS SpyHunter

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    Comments about Windows Security as an Alternative to SpyHunter
     
    Guest

    Can't scan my self made wares!

    Negative commentJul 4, 2017
    0
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    • This alternative is disputed. Windows Security is a legitimate SpyHunter alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Windows Security is Free Personal and ProprietarySpyHunter is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Windows Security is LightweightSpyHunter is not according to our users
  6. Tron Script icon
     30 likes

    Tron is a collection of programs, tools, utilities, and Windows functions that are all scripted together. Those programs and such are designed to remove malware and bloatware, repair damaged operating systems, update old versions of very common applications, free up drive space...

    168 Tron Script alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Tron Script Features

    1.  Malware Analysis
    2.  Bloatware Remover
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    • Tron Script is the most popular Open Source alternative to SpyHunter.

    • Tron Script is Free and Open SourceSpyHunter is Freemium and Proprietary
  7. SUPERAntiSpyware icon
     98 likes

    SUPERAntiSpyware is a software application which can detect and remove spyware, adware, malware, trojans, rogue software, worms, rootkits, parasites and other potentially harmful software applications, as well as restore modified system settings.

    54 SUPERAntiSpyware alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    SUPERAntiSpyware Features

    1.  Malware Analysis
    2.  Portable
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  8. RogueKiller icon
     18 likes

    RogueKiller is an anti-malware able to detect and remove generic malware and advanced threats like rootkits, rogues, worms.

    50 RogueKiller alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
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  9. Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool icon
     39 likes

    Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool is a free software intended to disinfect infected computers, removing viruses, Trojans, and spyware, as well as any other types of malware. Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool 2011 uses the same highly efficient algorithms for detecting malware as Kaspersky...

    61 Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool Features

    1.  Portable
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    • Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool is the most popular Linux alternative to SpyHunter.

    • Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool is Free and ProprietarySpyHunter is Freemium and Proprietary
  10. Emsisoft Emergency Kit icon
     27 likes

    The Emsisoft Emergency Kit contains a collection of programs that can be used without a software installation to scan and clean infected computers for malware.

    46 Emsisoft Emergency Kit alternatives
    Emsisoft Emergency Kit screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Malware Analysis
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