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, Android Tablet and Linux apps. The best Microsoft Defender alternative is Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, which is free. Other great apps like Microsoft Defender are ClamvAV, Avast Free Antivirus, Spybot - Search & Destroy and Bitdefender Antivirus.

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Microsoft Defender alternatives page was last updated May 16, 2025
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  1. CatchPulse  icon
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    CatchPulse is a free solution that protects you from malware & viruses, 100% of the time. You get powerful application whitelisting, 10+ anti-viruses in the cloud with UAV, and a reliable offline AV combined.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • SG flagSingapore

    Platforms

    • Windows

    CatchPulse Features

    1.  Malware Analysis
    2.  Application whitelisting

    CatchPulse VS Microsoft Defender

     
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    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.

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NZ flagNew Zealand

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Malware Analysis
    3.  Ad-free

    Emsisoft Emergency Kit VS Microsoft Defender

     
  3. TotalAV  icon
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    Multi-device security software guards against viruses, blocks harmful websites, offers VPN, scans for data breaches, supports Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and includes premium tools like WebShield and Private Connection VPN for enhanced surfing safety.

    80 TotalAV alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Built-in VPN
    3.  Dark Mode

    TotalAV VS Microsoft Defender

     
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    RevBits endpoint security solution protects every system in real-time, minimizing risk to threats. Know more about the RevBits endpoint security (EDR) solutions.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    RevBits Endpoint Security VS Microsoft Defender

     
  5. Dr.Web CureIt! icon
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    Do you have anti-virus software installed on your computer, but still worry about its effectiveness?

    47 Dr.Web CureIt! alternatives

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Block Trackers
    5.  Works Offline

    Dr.Web CureIt! VS Microsoft Defender

     
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    Scan and remove viruses fast - Removes viruses others miss. Prevent Viruses before they infect your PC - Online updates mean no more worries. Free Upgrades & Online Customer Support - Stay protected all year.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows

    ZoneAlarm Antivirus VS Microsoft Defender

     
  7. LibreAV icon
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    Anti-malware for Android using machine learning. Contribute to projectmatris/antimalwareapp development by creating an account on GitHub.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Discontinued

    The last update is from 2021, and the app is not available in F-Droid anymore.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Malware Analysis
    3.  Real-time protection

    LibreAV VS Microsoft Defender

     
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    The most important feature of Wise Anti Malware is real-time protection, which is considered as the first guard to defend your PC against Malware threads. It has three shields, Malware detection, Adware detection, and Registry protection.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Discontinued

    Last updated on Dec. 25, 2019.

    Wise Anti Malware Features

    1.  Malware Analysis
    2.  Registry repairing

    Wise Anti Malware VS Microsoft Defender

     
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    Malware Hunter is a quality software client designed to provide you with the ultimate in Virus detection and protection capabilities. With a faster hyper scan, it helps you detect and remove stubborn malware, and go against potential danger.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Malware Hunter Features

    1.  Multiple languages

    Malware Hunter VS Microsoft Defender

     
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    The comprehensive Total Defense Anti-Virus solution offers integrated virus and spyware combating capabilities, guarding your PC from worms, Trojans, and other malware that can slow down or even damage your PC.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Total Defense Anti-Virus Features

    1.  Real-time protection

    Total Defense Anti-Virus VS Microsoft Defender

     
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