Security & Privacy

Best Anti Malware Software in 2026

Anti-malware software helps identify and block malicious software. Use this list to compare published pricing, protection controls, scan options, device limits and supported platforms before choosing a tool.

01 F-Secure Internet Security
Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · iOS
9.1 Visit Specs
02 ClamAV
ClamAV suits users seeking an open-source scanning engine and tools for email, web content or Linux on-access scanning.

Free plan Open source Windows · macOS · Linux · API
9.0 Visit Specs
03 PC Matic
PC Matic suits home and business users seeking endpoint security across Windows, macOS, Android, or iOS.

From $2.50/mo Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
8.9 Visit Specs
04 Dr.Web KATANA
From $0.78/mo Free trial Windows
8.5 Visit Specs
05 IObit Malware Fighter
Free plan Windows
8.4 Visit Specs
06 Seqrite Endpoint Protection Cloud
It suits organizations managing endpoint security for workstations, laptops, and servers across locations.

Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
8.4 Visit Specs
07 Malwarebytes Premium
Malwarebytes Premium Security suits people seeking ongoing threat protection across Windows, macOS, Android, or iOS.

Windows · macOS · iOS · Android
7.8 Visit Specs
08 Spybot – Search & Destroy
The Free Edition suits private, non-commercial Windows users seeking anti-spyware scanning and removal without a private-device count limit.

Free plan Windows
7.8 Visit Specs
09 SUPERAntiSpyware
From $1.67/mo Free plan Windows
7.2 Visit Specs
10 360 Total Security
Windows
7.1 Visit Specs
11 Gridinsoft Anti-Malware
Windows
7.1 Visit Specs
12 Sophos Home
Free trial Windows · macOS
6.9 Visit Specs
13 Emsisoft Anti-Malware Home
Windows · macOS
6.8 Visit Specs
14 VirIT eXplorer
Windows
5.2 Visit Specs
15 WiperSoft
Windows
5.2 Visit Specs
16 Tencent PC Manager

5.1 Visit Specs

How this list is ordered. Specifiction scores each tool on how fully its maker documents it, whether its prices are published, where the research puts it, the platforms it runs on and whether it can be tried for free (how we rank). Makers can also buy a numbered place (how Specifiction is paid for).

Check whether you need a free plan, free trial or open-source code. Compare real-time and ransomware protection, behavior monitoring, scheduled scans, maximum devices and platform coverage.

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