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. MacScan icon
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    MacScan protects your mac from malware, scanning and removing it for much-needed security and privacy.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    Antivirus Sniper helps you scan your Mac for virus detection and provides real-time protection. Prevent your Mac from spyware, ransomware, viruses, adware, pop-up scams, and ads.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  3. NoBot icon
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    NoBot is a simple anti-spyware, anti-malware removal tool that targets bots, RATS, miners, keyloggers, and more.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    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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    NANO Antivirus and NANO Antivirus Pro provide protection from all types of malware and include real-time file and network protection and remediation, regular 24/7 updates from the NANO Security antivirus laboratory, an intuitive interface and well-balanced settings for casual users.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Winpooch is a watchdog for Windows (2000, XP, 2003, but only 32-bits). It detects modifications in your system, so as to detect a trojan or a spyware installation. It also includes a real-time anti-virus.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. ZHPCleaner icon
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    The software requires no installation process, it allows transportation on removable devices. It could not be simpler, three buttons, "Scan", "clean" and "Report". A module allows to choose the lines you want to keep, including legitimate programs...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    World's Powerful PC Manager Software helps PC users keep all data protected(System backup, Disk/partition backup, File backup, Unattended backup, Schedule backup, Manage Backup), manage Hard Disk Easily(Partition Management, Partition Recovery, Disk/Partition Clone, Migrate...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Network Security Task Manager detects malware that traditional signature-based security solutions do not recognise. In this way, Network Security Task Manager helps to detect industrial espionage, sabotage and security-critical software.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    This monitors the data that is uploaded and downloaded to the internet Not an antivirus or antimalware

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    • Network Security Task Manager is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Defender is Free Personal and Proprietary
  10. InfBlocker icon
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    InfBlocker is a lightweight and effective security tool designed to protect your computer from viruses spread through infected USB flash drives. By blocking autorun.inf files and their associated executables, InfBlocker helps prevent malware from automatically executing when a...

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. CS Anti-Virus icon
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    Provide real time shield, process/memory scanner, file/path scanner, scheduled scans, automatic daily update and use the ClamAV database with over 720.000 virus signatures. CS Anti-Virus with the ClamAV engine is FREE. (GNU/GPL license).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Ultra Adware Killer is a powerful adware and malware remover for Windows, which has the ability to scan all the users in a system.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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