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Windows Security Alternatives for Android

Windows Security is not available for Android but there are plenty of alternatives with similar functionality. The best Android alternative is Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Windows Security and 14 are available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Android alternatives to Windows Security are Avast Free Antivirus, Bitdefender Antivirus, AVG AntiVirus and Panda Dome.

Windows Security alternatives are mainly Anti-Virus Apps but may also be Anti-Malware Apps or Firewalls. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Windows Security.
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  • Free Personal • Proprietary
  • Windows

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  1. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware icon

    Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

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    • Freemium • Proprietary
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire

    Malwarebytes Premium is smarter, faster, and lighter than ever before. Go beyond antivirus and stop worrying about online threats.

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    Malwarebytes Anti-Malware vs Windows Security opinions
    Most users think Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is a great alternative to Windows Security.
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    Its real-time scanner (if you've shelled out for the premium version) uses less system resources than that of Microsoft Defender.

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    Malwarebytes is very popular and works well.

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  2. Avast Free Antivirus icon

    Avast Free Antivirus

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    • Free Personal • Proprietary
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet

    Avast Free Antivirus a the free for non-commercial and home usage antivirus solution from AVAST Software.

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    Avast Free Antivirus vs Windows Security opinions
    This alternative is disputed. Avast Free Antivirus is still a legitimate alternative to Windows Security, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    Don't trust these big-name security suites, they're crap and full of bloatware. Same goes for AVG, Avira, Comodo. When they get on your system they just take over and nag you to buy whatever...

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  4. Bitdefender Antivirus icon

    Bitdefender Antivirus

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    • Freemium • Proprietary
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Bitdefender comes with real time scanning that is called Virus Shield and an auto-scan mode that checks your system when the computer is idle. Game mode is fully automated and will be enabled when it detects a full screen application running.

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    Recommended by some serious geeks. Some of them use it and seem happy with it.

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  5. AVG AntiVirus icon

    AVG AntiVirus

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    • Freemium • Proprietary
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Chrome OS

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

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  6. Panda Antivirus protects you while you work, play, or browse online.

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  8. LibreAV icon

    LibreAV

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    • Free • Open Source
    • Android
    • Android Tablet

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

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  9. Dr.Web Anti-virus icon

    Dr.Web Anti-virus

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android

    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.

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  10. Hypatia Malware Scanner icon

    Hypatia Malware Scanner

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    • Free • Open Source
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

    Hypatia is the world's first FOSS malware scanner for Android. It is powered by Clam AntiVirus style signature databases.

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  11. Feel the power of the first adaptive security service.

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  12. AirCover Security icon

    AirCover Security

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    • Freemium • Proprietary
    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    All-in-one mobile security & performance optimization app for Android devices, protect your phone with AirCover Security.

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