Free SpyHunter Alternatives

The best free alternative to SpyHunter is Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to SpyHunter and many of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to SpyHunter are Avast Free Antivirus, Microsoft Defender, AdwCleaner and Tron Script.

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  1. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware icon

    Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

     864 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.

    113 Malwarebytes Anti-Malware alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
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    Malwarebytes Anti-Malware vs SpyHunter Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    -1

    Costs far less and seems to work just as well.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    2

    does not remove all kind of malware

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    1

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 5 comments
    • Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is Freemium and ProprietarySpyHunter is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is Lightweight and Privacy focusedSpyHunter is not according to our users
  2. Avast Free Antivirus icon

    Avast Free Antivirus

     811 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.

    137 Avast Free Antivirus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  4. Microsoft Defender icon

    Microsoft Defender

     165 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.

    108 Microsoft Defender alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Can't scan my self made wares!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Microsoft Defender is Free Personal and ProprietarySpyHunter is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Microsoft Defender is LightweightSpyHunter is not according to our users
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    Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

    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 m...

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  6. AdwCleaner icon

    AdwCleaner

     183 likes

    Detects and removes adware, PUPs, toolbars, browser hijackers, and unwanted plugins with fast scanning and cleaning. Requires no installation and runs as a portable utility. Cleans files and registry traces, fixes altered browser settings, and can run from flash drives.

    54 AdwCleaner alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Negative
    2

    this software doesn't find everything.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    its better than Spyhunter and Free !!!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • AdwCleaner is Free Personal and ProprietarySpyHunter is Freemium and Proprietary
    • AdwCleaner is LightweightSpyHunter is not according to our users
  7. Tron Script icon

    Tron Script

     34 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...

    170 Tron Script alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  8. SUPERAntiSpyware Professional X icon

    SUPERAntiSpyware Professional X

     98 likes

    SUPERAntiSpyware is a dedicated anti-malware tool that detects and removes spyware, adware, trojans, ransomware, and other threats that traditional antivirus software may miss. Available in Free and Pro editions for Windows.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool icon

    Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool

     44 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. It can also remove advertising software and applications that may be used for malicious purposes.

    56 Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  13. Dr.Web LiveDisk icon

    Dr.Web LiveDisk

     9 likes

    FREE emergency system repair from a CD/DVD disk or a bootable USB drive to be used if your Windows system is rendered non-bootable by malware.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  15. 9-Lab Removal Tool icon

    9-Lab Removal Tool

     3 likes

    9-Lab Removal Tool stands for the standalone multi-functional malware scanning utility that is able to professionally detect and get rid of viruses, rootkits, unveil hidden infections and malicious registry keys that are concealed deep within a system.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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