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

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  1. KicomAV icon
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    KicomAV is an open source (GPL v2) antivirus engine designed for detecting malware and disinfecting it. In fact, Since 1995, it has been written in C/C++ and it was integrated into the ViRobot engine of HAURI, 1998. I decided to re-create a new KicomAV.

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    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
     
  2. Clam Sentinel icon
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    Clam Sentinel is a system tray application that detects file system changes and scans modified files using ClamWin . It also detects new devices (like USB flash drive) and monitors them until the program is closed or until the device is...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Discontinued

    The program is no longer updated. Last version, 1.22, released in July 2014, can be still downloaded from the official website.

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    Clam Sentinel is configurable by the user (file extensions to scan, heuristic options, scan paths, 4 scan logs, detection options) and it works as a front-end to ClamWin.

    • Clam Sentinel is Free and ProprietaryMicrosoft Defender is Free Personal and Proprietary
  3. WiperSoft icon
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    WiperSoft can easily scan your PC, detect all unwanted applications (browser hijackers, adware, toolbars, and so on) and ask you which ones you want to remove.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  5. 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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  6. 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
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. 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
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. 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
     
  9. 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
     
  10. 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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. 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
     
  12. 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
     
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