SpyHunter Alternatives

SpyHunter is described as 'What is SpyHunter and How It Works?' and is an app in the security & privacy category. There are more than 25 alternatives to SpyHunter for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone and Android Tablet apps. The best SpyHunter alternative is Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, which is free. Other great apps like SpyHunter are Avast Free Antivirus, Spybot - Search & Destroy, Microsoft Defender and AdwCleaner.

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  1. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware icon

    Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

     862 likes

    Comprehensive protection software utilizing AI and machine learning to detect and neutralize threats. Features include RDP and Ransomware Protection. Efficiently uses minimal system resources with customizable settings for scan modes and performance adjustments.

    112 Malwarebytes Anti-Malware alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
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    Comments about Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as an Alternative to SpyHunter
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    -1

    Costs far less and seems to work just as well.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    2

    does not remove all kind of malware

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    A good antimalware program, but could not cure my .dotmap problem

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 5 comments
    Malwarebytes Anti-Malware icon
    Malwarebytes Anti-Malware icon

    • Most users think Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is a great SpyHunter alternative.

    • Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is Freemium and ProprietarySpyHunter is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is Lightweight and Privacy focusedSpyHunter is not according to our users
  2. Avast Free Antivirus icon

    Avast Free Antivirus

     809 likes

    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.

    136 Avast Free Antivirus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  4. Spybot - Search & Destroy icon

    Spybot - Search & Destroy

     438 likes

    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.

    98 Spybot - Search & Destroy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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    Comments about Spybot - Search & Destroy as an Alternative to SpyHunter
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Spyhunter is VERY expensive

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Spybot - Search & Destroy icon
    Spybot - Search & Destroy icon

    • Some users think Spybot - Search & Destroy is a great SpyHunter alternative, some don't.

    • Spybot - Search & Destroy is Paid and ProprietarySpyHunter is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Spybot - Search & Destroy is Privacy focusedSpyHunter is not according to our users
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    MacScan

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

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  6. Microsoft Defender icon

    Microsoft Defender

     162 likes

    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.

    105 Microsoft Defender alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Comments about Microsoft Defender as an Alternative to SpyHunter
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Can't scan my self made wares!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Microsoft Defender icon
    Microsoft Defender icon

    • This alternative is disputed. Microsoft Defender is a legitimate SpyHunter alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Microsoft Defender is Free Personal and ProprietarySpyHunter is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Microsoft Defender is LightweightSpyHunter is not according to our users
  7. AdwCleaner icon

    AdwCleaner

     181 likes

    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.

    52 AdwCleaner alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about AdwCleaner as an Alternative to SpyHunter
    Guest
    Negative
    2

    this software doesn't find everything.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    its better than Spyhunter and Free !!!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    AdwCleaner icon

    • Almost everyone thinks AdwCleaner is a great SpyHunter alternative.

    • AdwCleaner is Free Personal and ProprietarySpyHunter is Freemium and Proprietary
    • AdwCleaner is LightweightSpyHunter is not according to our users
  8. Tron Script icon

    Tron Script

     34 likes

    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...

    167 Tron Script alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. SUPERAntiSpyware icon

    SUPERAntiSpyware

     98 likes

    SUPERAntiSpyware is a software application which can detect and remove spyware, adware, malware, trojans, rogue software, worms, rootkits, parasites and other potentially harmful software applications, as well as restore modified system settings.

    49 SUPERAntiSpyware alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool icon

    Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool

     42 likes

    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. Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool 2011 uses the same highly efficient algorithms for detecting malware as Kaspersky...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  15. Norton AntiVirus icon

    Norton AntiVirus

     19 likes

    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.

    77 Norton AntiVirus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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