Bitdefender Antivirus Alternatives

Bitdefender Antivirus is described as 'Free antivirus with real-time protection, minimal resource usage, Game mode optimization, AI threat detection, and easy setup with customer support' and is a very popular Anti-Virus app in the security & privacy category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Bitdefender Antivirus for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone and iPad apps. The best Bitdefender Antivirus alternative is Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, which is free. Other great apps like Bitdefender Antivirus are Avast Free Antivirus, ClamAV, Microsoft Defender and Spybot - Search & Destroy.

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  1. LoveLaceAV icon
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    LoveLaceAV is a Hypatia fork, FOSS malware scanner for Android. It is powered by ClamAV style signature databases.

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  2. HitmanPro icon
     69 likes

    Performs fast, cloud-based malware scans without real-time protection by uploading suspicious files for analysis using Bitdefender and Kaspersky engines, featuring signature comparison, behavioral scanning, free unlimited scans, and a 30-day removal trial.

    110 HitmanPro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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  3. 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.

    80 Norton AntiVirus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  4. Panda Dome icon
     70 likes

    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.

    70 Panda Dome alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
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  5. 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. It can also remove advertising software and applications that may be used for malicious purposes.

    58 Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  6. Hypatia is the world's first FOSS malware scanner for Android. It is powered by ClamAV style signature databases.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  7. Sophos Home icon
     12 likes

    Secure up to 10 home Macs and PCs with business grade antivirus and web category blockers.

    60 Sophos Home alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  8. Cloud-based endpoint platform for real-time detection, prevention, and response to threats using lightweight sensors, advanced machine learning, graph analysis, and threat intelligence—instantly identifying known and unknown attacks for seamless enterprise protection.

    72 CrowdStrike Falcon alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  9. Norton 360 icon
     8 likes

    All-in-one suite delivering antivirus, malware protection, firewall, secure VPN, cloud backup, password manager, dark web monitoring, parental controls, and identity theft safeguards, including LifeLock alerts, real-time protection, and cross-device coverage.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  10. Comodo Antivirus eliminates viruses, spyware, and other malware from desktops and networks.

    68 COMODO Antivirus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  11. Offers comprehensive antivirus with VPN, identity monitoring, AI-driven malware defense, and unlimited device coverage. Features privacy enhancements like Personal Data Cleanup and Secure VPN for public Wi-Fi, with up to $2 million identity theft insurance.

    70 McAfee Total Protection alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  12. x2y AV Ultimate is a professional-grade security utility developed by x2y devs tools. It delivers genuine, non-AI, production-level system protection by utilizing a Hybrid Architecture to execute privileged system checks, real-time file monitoring, and advanced malware persistence analysis

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
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