Microsoft Defender Alternatives

Microsoft Defender is described as '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' and is a very popular Anti-Virus app in the security & privacy category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Microsoft Defender for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Android, Linux and Android Tablet apps. The best Microsoft Defender alternative is Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, which is free. Other great apps like Microsoft Defender are ClamAV, Avast Free Antivirus, Bitdefender Antivirus and Spybot - Search & Destroy.

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  1. ClamWin icon
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    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...

    65 ClamWin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
  2. LoveLaceAV icon
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    LoveLaceAV is a Hypatia fork, FOSS malware scanner for Android. It is powered by ClamAV style signature databases.

    48 LoveLaceAV alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
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    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...

    54 Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  4. Panda Dome icon
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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.

    66 Panda Dome alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
     
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    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.

    49 SUPERAntiSpyware alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Comments about SUPERAntiSpyware as an Alternative to Microsoft Defender
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    Good to use with Defender or whatever else you use. Pretty good at rooting out tracking cookies.

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    • SUPERAntiSpyware is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Defender is Free Personal and Proprietary
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    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

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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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

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  8. Sophos Home icon
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    Secure up to 10 home Macs and PCs with business grade antivirus and web category blockers.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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    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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
     
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