Malwarebytes Anti-Malware AlternativesTop Anti-Malware & Anti-Virus Apps like Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is described as 'Advanced AI-driven protection software that offers real-time defense against new and known threats using machine learning for superior threat detection' and is a leading Anti-Malware app in the security & privacy category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Android, Linux and iPhone apps. The best Malwarebytes Anti-Malware alternative is Avast Free Antivirus, which is free. Other great apps like Malwarebytes Anti-Malware are ClamAV, HitmanPro, Microsoft Defender and Spybot - Search & Destroy.

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  1. Provides free real-time protection against viruses, malware, spyware, and ransomware, with secure HTTPS scanning, customizable scans, password management, home network security, antiphishing, Smart Scan, rescue disk creation, and software updating.

    139 Avast Free Antivirus alternatives

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  2. ClamAV icon
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    Clam AntiVirus is an open source (GPL) anti-virus toolkit for UNIX, designed especially for e-mail scanning on mail gateways. It provides a number of utilities including a flexible and scalable multi-threaded daemon, a command line scanner and advanced tool for automatic...

    102 ClamAV alternatives

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  3. HitmanPro icon
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    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

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  4. 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.

    111 Microsoft Defender alternatives

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    • Free Personal
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  5. Detects and removes spyware, adware, keyloggers, browser hijackers, and tracking cookies, offering system immunization, real-time protection, manual or scheduled scans, quarantine and secure deletion, detailed reports, and multilingual support.

    101 Spybot - Search & Destroy alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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  6. Free antivirus offering comprehensive protection with real-time threat detection, AI-powered security, lightweight performance, Game mode, user-friendly interface, and auto updates. Supports multiple platforms and provides live customer support. Ideal for all users.

    75 Bitdefender Antivirus alternatives

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    • Samsung Galaxy Store
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  7. Detects and removes adware, PUPs, toolbars, browser hijackers, and unwanted plugins with fast scanning and cleaning. Requires no installation and runs as a portable utility. Cleans files and registry traces, fixes altered browser settings, and can run from flash drives.

    55 Malwarebytes AdwCleaner alternatives

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    • Free Personal
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  8. Kaspersky AntiVirus offers protection from a range of IT threats and provides the basic tools needed to keep your PC secure.

    86 Kaspersky AntiVirus alternatives

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  9. Experience a fast, efficient antivirus with ESET's AI-powered defense against viruses, ransomware, and phishing. Enjoy features like cloud-powered scanning, Enhanced Exploit Blocker, Device Control, and Gamer Mode for uninterrupted use. Optimize your security and maintain speed.

    78 ESET NOD32 Antivirus alternatives

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  10. Avira Antivirus icon
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    Offers real-time protection from malware, ransomware, viruses, and spyware, with advanced repair, browser safety, software updates, VPN, PC optimization tools, cloud-based updates, and system clean-up. Available for Windows, MacOS, Android, and iOS devices.

    81 Avira Antivirus alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Mac
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  11. SUPERAntiSpyware is a dedicated anti-malware tool that detects and removes spyware, adware, trojans, ransomware, and other threats that traditional antivirus software may miss. Available in Free and Pro editions for Windows.

    52 SUPERAntiSpyware Professional X alternatives

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  12. Tron Script icon
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    Tron is a collection of programs, tools, utilities, and Windows functions that are all scripted together. Those programs and such are designed to remove malware and bloatware, repair damaged operating systems, update old versions of very common applications, free up drive space...

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    • Open Source (MIT)

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