Spybot - Search & Destroy Alternatives

Spybot - Search & Destroy is described as 'Detects and removes spyware, malware, adware, browser hijackers, and tracking cookies with real-time protection and manual or scheduled scanning options' and is a very popular Anti-Malware app in the security & privacy category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Spybot - Search & Destroy for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Android, Linux and Android Tablet apps. The best Spybot - Search & Destroy alternative is Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, which is free. Other great apps like Spybot - Search & Destroy are ClamAV, Avast Free Antivirus, Microsoft Defender and Bitdefender Antivirus.

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  1. (Formerly McAfee Stinger) Trellix Stinger utilizes next-generation scan technology, including rootkit scanning, and scan performance optimizations.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
  2. Kapitano icon
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    I be Kapitano, yer fearless captain o' the digital seas — a trusty malware hunter set to keep yer Linux shipshape from foul threats!

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  3. ClamXav icon
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    ClamXav is a virus scanner for Mac OS X. It uses the very popular ClamAV open source antivirus engine as a back end and has the ability to detect both Windows and Mac threats.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  4. Zemana AntiMalware is an on demand malware scanner designed to clean your PC from all the infections that have taken place on your PC.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. HouseCall icon
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    HouseCall is a free virus scanner offered by Trend Micro, which checks whether a computer has been infected by viruses, spyware, or other malware. HouseCall performs additional security checks to identify and fix vulnerabilities to prevent reinfection.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. Scan and remove viruses fast - Removes viruses others miss. Prevent Viruses before they infect your PC - Online updates mean no more worries. Free Upgrades & Online Customer Support - Stay protected all year.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. LibreAV icon
     5 likes

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

    80 LibreAV alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  8. The most important feature of Wise Anti Malware is real-time protection, which is considered as the first guard to defend your PC against Malware threads. It has three shields, Malware detection, Adware detection, and Registry protection.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. Crystal Security is a cloud-based system that detects and removes malicious programs (malware) from your computer. Its technology provides fast detection against malware and lets you know about the changes on your computer in real time.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. Defends against viruses, ransomware, and spyware using automatic updates and DeepGuard 2.0. Includes Scam Protection, Banking Protection, Gaming Mode, and more for optimal performance and security across devices.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  11. ActiveScan icon
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    [NOTE: This online scanner works only on Windows OS.]

    You can use ActiveScan (by Panda Security) to make sure that your PC is free from all types of threats.

    ActiveScan detects all types of:

    Viruses, Trojans, worms. Spyware. Jokes. Dialers. Hacking Tools.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
     
  12. Millions of users worldwide rely on Spyware Terminator, winner of many awards and high ratings from industry experts and users. Its free comprehensive protection is comparable to competitors' paid versions!

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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