Webroot Essentials AlternativesAnti-Virus & Anti-Malware Apps like Webroot Essentials

Webroot Essentials is described as 'Provides comprehensive cloud-based protection from online threats for all your devices, keeping you safe no matter how or where you connect' and is a Anti-Virus app in the security & privacy category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Webroot Essentials for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone and Android Tablet apps. The best Webroot Essentials alternative is Avast Free Antivirus, which is free. Other great apps like Webroot Essentials are Microsoft Defender, Avira Antivirus, Kaspersky AntiVirus and AVG AntiVirus.

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  1. Avast Free Antivirus icon

    Avast Free Antivirus

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    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.

    136 Avast Free Antivirus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • Avast Free Antivirus is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Webroot Essentials.

    • Avast Free Antivirus is the most popular free alternative to Webroot Essentials.

    • Avast Free Antivirus is Freemium and ProprietaryWebroot Essentials is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Microsoft Defender icon

    Microsoft Defender

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    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.

    104 Microsoft Defender alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  4. Avira Antivirus icon

    Avira Antivirus

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    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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    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, MacO...

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  6. Kaspersky AntiVirus icon

    Kaspersky AntiVirus

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    Kaspersky AntiVirus offers protection from a range of IT threats and provides the basic tools needed to keep your PC secure.

    82 Kaspersky AntiVirus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    • Kaspersky AntiVirus is the most popular commercial alternative to Webroot Essentials.

    • Kaspersky AntiVirus is Paid and ProprietaryWebroot Essentials is also Paid and Proprietary
  7. AVG AntiVirus icon

    AVG AntiVirus

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

    74 AVG AntiVirus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
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  8. Panda Dome icon

    Panda Dome

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    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.

    65 Panda Dome alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
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  10. 360 Total Security icon

    360 Total Security

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    Offers multi-engine antivirus and anti-malware with real-time threat detection, ransomware prevention, system and privacy optimization, web and network protection, minimal system impact, regular threat updates, scheduled scans, and support for external devices.

    36 360 Total Security alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  11. VT4Browsers icon

    VT4Browsers

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    With VT4Browsers you will be able to use VirusTotal to analyze urls and files automatically. You can change the extension's behavior at any time.

    66 VT4Browsers alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
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    • VT4Browsers is the most popular Linux alternative to Webroot Essentials.

    • VT4Browsers is Free and ProprietaryWebroot Essentials is Paid and Proprietary
  12. Surfshark Antivirus icon

    Surfshark Antivirus

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    Real-time malware defense featuring quick, full, scheduled, and drag-and-drop scanning, webcam protection, cloud-based threat detection, regular updates, and advanced customization for security settings, all with low device impact and support for 5 devices.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
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  13. McAfee Total Protection icon

    McAfee Total Protection

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    Offers comprehensive antivirus with VPN, identity monitoring, AI-driven malware defense, and unlimited device coverage. Features privacy enhancements like Personal Data Cleanup and Secure VPN for public Wi-Fi, with up to $2 million identity theft insurance.

    66 McAfee Total Protection alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  15. FreeFixer icon

    FreeFixer

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    FreeFixer is a general purpose removal tool which will help you to delete potentially unwanted software, such as adware, spyware, trojans, viruses and worms.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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