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Best Antivirus for Mac in 2026

Mac antivirus options vary in their stated protection and the extras bundled with them. Compare coverage scope and devices included with real-time, phishing, and ransomware protection.

  1. 01 Avast One

    Avast One suits people seeking security and maintenance features across desktop and mobile devices.

    Free plan Windows · macOS · iOS · Android
    9.5 Visit Specs
  2. 02 Avira Free Security

    It suits people seeking internet security, privacy tools and performance features across desktop or mobile devices.

    Free plan Windows · macOS · iOS · Android
    9.0 Visit Specs
  3. 03 F-Secure Internet Security
    Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · iOS
    9.0 Visit Specs
  4. 04 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
    8.9 Visit Specs
  5. 05 Combo Cleaner

    Combo Cleaner may suit people looking for device cleaning alongside malware tools on Mac, Windows, Android or iOS.

    Free plan Windows · macOS · iOS · Android
    8.8 Visit Specs
  6. 06 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
    8.7 Visit Specs
  7. 07 CrowdStrike Falcon Pro

    Falcon Pro suits organizations seeking endpoint protection with investigation context, device controls and remote response actions.

    From $8.33/mo Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.6 Visit Specs
  8. 08 ESET HOME Security

    It suits households seeking malware, ransomware, phishing, and parental-control coverage across supported computers and mobile devices.

    Free trial Windows · macOS · iOS · Android
    8.6 Visit Specs
  9. 09 Microsoft Defender for Business
    From $0.25/mo Free trial Windows · macOS · iOS · Android
    8.4 Visit Specs
  10. 10 Norton 360

    Norton 360 suits people looking for security coverage across multiple devices and platforms.

    From $7.92/mo Windows · macOS · iOS · Android
    8.2 Visit Specs
  11. 11 Seqrite Endpoint Protection Cloud

    It suits organizations managing endpoint security for workstations, laptops, and servers across locations.

    Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.2 Visit Specs
  12. 12 Kaspersky Premium Total Security

    It suits individuals or households wanting security, privacy, password management and parental controls across desktop and mobile systems.

    Free trial Windows · macOS · Linux · iOS
    7.9 Visit Specs
  13. 13 TotalAV Antivirus

    It suits people seeking security coverage across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.

    Windows · macOS · iOS · Android
    7.9 Visit Specs
  14. 14 Intego Mac Internet Security X9
    macOS
    7.7 Visit Specs
  15. 15 Dr.Web Security Space
    From $2.58/mo Windows · macOS · Linux · Android
    7.5 Visit Specs
  16. 16 Mac Sai
    Free plan macOS
    7.5 Visit Specs
  17. 17 LuLu
    Free plan macOS
    7.4 Visit Specs
  18. 18 McAfee Total Protection
    Windows · macOS · iOS · Android
    7.4 Visit Specs
  19. 19 Norton AntiVirus Plus
    From $5/mo Windows · macOS · iOS · Android
    7.2 Visit Specs
  20. 20 Surfshark Antivirus
    From ¥32.33/mo Windows · macOS · Android
    7.1 Visit Specs
  21. 21 Bitdefender Virus Scanner for Mac
    Free plan macOS
    7.0 Visit Specs
  22. 22 Trend Micro Maximum Security
    From $8.75/mo Windows · macOS · iOS · Android
    7.0 Visit Specs
  23. 23 Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac
    From $2.08/mo macOS
    6.9 Visit Specs
  24. 24 ClamXAV
    macOS
    6.9 Visit Specs
  25. 25 Webroot Essentials
    From $4.17/mo Windows · macOS · iOS · Android
    6.9 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).

Password manager and VPN inclusion can also affect which features matter for your setup. Bitdefender Total Security, CrowdStrike Falcon Pro, and PC Matic are among the entries to consider against those criteria. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing give additional points of comparison. Check the listed coverage and device details alongside the protections you need, rather than assuming every product covers the same systems or threats.

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